Billionaires' Row Quiz

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What is the primary association of New York's Billionaires' Row?

  • Wealth and prestige (correct)
  • Historical significance
  • Cultural diversity
  • Technological innovation

What is a significant issue with the skyscrapers on Billionaires' Row?

  • They are kind of empty (correct)
  • They are too wide
  • They are very colorful
  • They are not tall enough

What kind of revolution did Billionaires' Row set off in New York City?

  • Technological revolution
  • Housing revolution
  • Super slender skyscraper revolution (correct)
  • Economic revolution

Where is Billionaires' Row located in New York City?

<p>Upper East Side (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the super slender residential towers mentioned in the script?

<p>Premium space and height (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did developers on Billionaires' Row do to ensure their views of Central Park?

<p>Acquired air rights for nearby properties (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which building was the first to complete on Billionaires' Row?

<p>One57 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the width to height ratio of 111 West 57th Street described?

<p>1:8 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What structural aspect is key to maintaining the stability of slender buildings?

<p>Stiffening the structure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What feature helps reduce the sway of 111 West 57th Street in the wind?

<p>Tuned mass damper (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did residents of 432 Park Avenue sue the developers?

<p>For a series of construction issues (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the fewer units in super slender towers like 111 West 57th Street?

<p>To ensure privacy and exclusivity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are the units on Billionaires' Row compared to older luxury buildings in terms of quantity?

<p>They have fewer units (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What analogy does Ryan Serhant use to describe the penthouse at 432 Park Avenue?

<p>Like owning a diamond (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What issue has led to protests related to the buildings on Billionaires' Row?

<p>Wealth inequality and tax policies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What city development is mentioned as using incentive zoning?

<p>Hudson Yards (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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