Renderings Reveal Three Glassy Towers of Upper West Side's Waterline Square

UPPER WEST SIDE, NY — New renderings of General Investment & Development (GID) Companies' three-building Upper West Side mega-development, Waterline Square, were released Friday. The three Riverside boulevard buildings — located between West 59th and West 61st streets — were designed by three different architects, but have one thing in common — lots of glass.

"The glassy towers complement one another in their articulated facades, outdoor spaces, and faceted crowns, and collectively create a bold architectural statement set against the backdrop of the New York City skyline," a spokesperson from GID told Patch.

The nearly five-acre development will also feature three acres of parkland and open spaces connecting the three buildings. The parkland will feature tree groves, a great lawn, walking paths, a playground, fountains and waterfalls, according to a press release.

One Waterline Square (10 Riverside Boulevard) will rise 36 stories and contain 288 apartment units, according to a report from New York YIMBY. The building was designed by Richard Meier and Partners Architects, according to a press release.

The second and largest building, located on 400 W. 61st St., will feature two towers rising from the same base. On tower will rise 38 stories and the second tower will rise 25 stories, YIMBY reported. The building will contain 656 units and was designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates, according to the report.

Three Waterline Square (639 West 59th Street) will rise 34 stories and contain 244 apartment units, YIMBY reported. The third building was designed by Rafael Viñoly Architects, according to a press release.

Goldstein, Hill & West served as the executive architect for the whole development.

Most units in the three buildings will be rentals, but each of the tower's top units will be luxury condominiums. Apartment units will start going on sale in 2017, according to a press release. GID started construction on the five-acre development in 2015 and is expected to close in 2018.

Photo: Courtesy of Noe & Associates