The Rolex Building

Completedexpected

665 Fifth Avenue · Midtown · Brooklyn

Type

Commercial

Units

—

Floors

Est. completion

2023

Construction is finishing up on The Rolex Building, a 30-story commercial tower at 665 Fifth Avenue in Midtown, Manhattan, designed for the Swiss luxury watchmaker.

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Specifications

Height: 469 ft
Total area: 165,000 sq ft
Residential: —
Office: 165,000 sq ft
Retail: 43,000 sq ft
Affordable units: —
Hotel rooms: —

Features & amenities

Amenities

Multi-level Rolex retail flagship spaceOffice floorsRestaurantEvent space

Materials

Glass

Sustainability

Double-skin façadeAll-electric operationsRainwater and greywater recyclingHeating and cooling system

Notable features

Serrated glass envelope panelsSustainability features

Coverage timeline

11 entries

New companies involved in the project added
May 7, 20269 fields changedThe Rolex Building Nears Completion At 665 Fifth Avenue i…
TeamRolex Realty CompanyDavid Chipperfield ArchitectsAdamson AssociatesAngeles Wealth ManagementDescriptionA 30-story office tower nearing compl…Construction is finishing up on The R…AmenitiesMulti-level retail spaceOffice floorsRestaurantEvent spaceMulti-level Rolex retail flagship spaceOffice floorsRestaurantEvent spaceNotable featuresInspired by Rolex's fluted bezelNatural light designPreserved views along Fifth AvenueSerrated glass envelope panelsSustainability featuresCityBrooklynManhattanEst. completion2026-10-012023-11-01Completion20262023MaterialsConcreteTerrazzoWalnutGlassSustainabilityDouble-skin façadeAll-electric operationsRainwater recyclingGraywater recyclingTemperature-controlled water systemDouble-skin façadeAll-electric operationsRainwater and greywater recyclingHeating and cooling system
Total sq ft changed from 199,000 to 165,000
Apr 3, 20263 fields changedNew Renderings Revealed For Rolex Headquarters At 665 Fif…
Total sq ft199000165000Completion20252026Floors2830
Rolex USA Headquarters Rises Above Street Level at 665 Fifth Avenue in Midtown, Manhattan
Jul 8, 2024Rolex USA Headquarters Rises Above Street Level at 665 Fi…
Foundations Underway For Rolex USA Headquarters at 665 Fifth Avenue in Midtown, Manhattan
Dec 11, 2023Foundations Underway For Rolex USA Headquarters at 665 Fi…
Height increased from 419 to 469
Jul 5, 20232 fields changedExcavation Progresses for Rolex USA Headquarters at 665 F…
Height (ft)419469DescriptionExcavation is underway for the new Ro…Excavation is progressing for Rolex's…
Project description updated
Mar 17, 20236 fields changedExcavation Begins for Rolex US Headquarters Tower at 665 …
DescriptionDemolition is progressing on Rolex's …Excavation is underway for the new Ro…Floors2528Height (ft)419Total sq ft11050199000
Year to be completed set to 2024
Nov 26, 20223 fields changedDemolition for New Rolex US Headquarters Continues at 665…
Completion2024DescriptionRolex is replacing its former 12-stor…Demolition is progressing on Rolex's …Floors2125
Development stage changed from proposed to under construction
Apr 7, 20223 fields changedDemolition Begins for Rolex Headquarters at 665 Fifth Ave…
StageProposedUnder_constructionDescriptionDemolition permits have been filed fo…Rolex is replacing its former 12-stor…Floors2521
Total square footage decreased from 165,000 to 11,050
Aug 7, 20212 fields changedDemo Permits Filed for Rolex Building at 665 Fifth Avenue…
Total sq ft16500011050DescriptionA forthcoming headquarters for Rolex …Demolition permits have been filed fo…
Project description updated
Mar 18, 20202 fields changedYIMBY Checks in on Rolex Headquarters at 665 Fifth Avenue…
DescriptionDavid Chipperfield Architects is desi…A forthcoming headquarters for Rolex …TypeOfficeCommercial
New project tracked: Rolex Headquarters
Oct 11, 20194 fields changedDavid Chipperfield Architects to Build Rolex’s New Headqu…
StageProposedFloors25Total sq ft165000TypeOffice

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