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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>One57</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

    Why did residents of 432 Park Avenue sue the developers?

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

    What city development is mentioned as using incentive zoning?

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

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