3 rather beautiful buildings are being removed, including the tall white one, for a tall apartment tower that has been repeatedly reported as being 1000 feet tall. NY YIMBY has it listed at 928 feet or 283 meters, but it could get a boost to supertall status. http://newyorkyimby.com/2016/09/per...-foot-condo-building-at-262-fifth-avenue.html