
New York City's New Skyscraper Blocks Empire State Building View, Sparks Outrage
A new 860-foot skyscraper at 262 Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan has blocked the iconic view of the Empire State Building from the Flatiron district, sparking widespread public outrage. The luxury tower, built using 'air rights' zoning loopholes, contrasts sharply with New York City's affordable housing crisis and new pied-à-terre tax.












