"Sioni Group and AB & Sons' 70-Story Casoni Tower Rises in Garment District of Midtown Manhattan"
"Progress continues on Casoni, a 70-story luxury skyscraper at Sixth Avenue and West 37th Street, developed by Sioni Group and AB & Sons."
Exterior work is quickly progressing on Casoni, a 70-story residential skyscraper in the Garment District of Midtown Manhattan. Designed by C3D Architecture and developed by Sioni Group in partnership with AB & Sons, the 785-foot-tall structure will span 384,118 square feet and yield 311 rental and condominium units with an average scope of 991 square feet. The building will also contain two cellar levels.
The property is located at the intersection of Sixth Avenue and West 37th Street, an area that has seen a surge in development in recent years. However, as with many large-scale projects in New York City, Casoni has not been without its controversies.
According to public records, Sioni Group received a zoning variance from the city's Board of Standards and Appeals in 2018, allowing them to build a taller tower than what is typically permitted in the area. This variance was met with opposition from community groups, who argued that the project would block sunlight and air flow for neighboring buildings and overcrowd the already busy streets of Midtown.
Despite these concerns, construction has continued and the tower's striking façade, designed by C3D Architecture, is now being installed. The building's sleek, modern design is being hailed as a standout addition to the Midtown skyline, with its unique curved glass panels and cascading terraces.
However, the developers' close ties to city officials have also raised eyebrows. AB & Sons has previously been involved in several other high-profile developments that received zoning