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New York, NY

Developing a robot-built residential tower in Manhattan to address housing affordability.

• Prime Location: Located adjacent to the Hudson Yards neighborhood, known for low vacancy and high median incomes.
• Affordable Housing: Condos priced 15-25% lower than similar market rate projects to address NYC’s affordability crisis.
• Robotic Construction: Extensive use of robotics and AI for construction optimization and acceleration.
• Cutting-edge Technology: Utilizes BIM modeling and digital twins for efficient planning and execution.
• Permanent Views: The 24-story building offers permanent views to the west, south, and north.

Westvue Manhattan is developing a 24-story residential tower in the Hudson Yards East area of Manhattan. The project includes 115 residential and one retail condominium unit. The company aims to address the affordability crisis in New York City by offering condos at prices 15-25% lower than similar market rate projects in the area. The project is notable for its extensive use of robotic automation, with plans to involve ten or more venture-capital backed robotics companies, making it potentially the most robot-built high-rise building in the world.

The development leverages cutting-edge technology, including BIM modeling, digital twins, AI, and robotics, to optimize and accelerate construction. The location offers permanent views to the west, south, and north, enhancing its appeal. The project is strategically positioned adjacent to the Hudson Yards neighborhood, known for its low residential vacancy and higher median incomes. The company is engaged in a Regulation Crowdfunding offering to raise funds for the construction, which is expected to be completed within 24-36 months. The cost management strategy focuses on planning efficiency to create affordable housing through construction efficiency rather than relying on government subsidies.

Company Info

Westvue Manhattan is developing a 24-story residential tower in Hudson Yards, utilizing advanced robotics and technology for construction efficiency.

Westvue Manhattan is a planned 24-story residential tower located in the Hudson Yards East neighborhood of Manhattan. The project will feature 115 residential units and one retail condominium, with sale prices targeted to be 15-25% lower than similar market rate projects in the area. The development aims to address the affordability crisis in New York City by offering below-market sales prices.

The project is notable for its extensive use of robotic automation in construction, potentially making it the most robot-built high-rise building in the world. Advanced technologies such as BIM modeling, digital twins, AI, and robotics are employed to optimize and accelerate construction processes. The development is led by Shahn Christian Andersen, who brings decades of experience in construction and architectural design, and aims to complete construction within 24-36 months of starting.