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Midtown Manhattan Transforms with 9,500 New Apartments

12/22/2025

Summary

Story summary

Midtown Manhattan is transforming into 42BELOW, from West 30th to 42nd streets, spurred by the Midtown South rezoning.
The area is adding 9,500 new apartments and a wave of shopping, dining, and entertainment options as developers respond.
Primark's first Manhattan store and new hotels like Moxy and Margaritaville anchor the district's growth.
Meridian Retail Leasing's James Famularo notes the area balances residential, commercial, and tourism functions, supporting an Eat-Live-Play atmosphere.

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Story summary

Midtown Manhattan is transforming into 42BELOW, from West 30th to 42nd streets, spurred by the Midtown South rezoning.
The area is adding 9,500 new apartments and a wave of shopping, dining, and entertainment options as developers respond.
Primark's first Manhattan store and new hotels like Moxy and Margaritaville anchor the district's growth.
Meridian Retail Leasing's James Famularo notes the area balances residential, commercial, and tourism functions, supporting an Eat-Live-Play atmosphere.