New York's Pencil Skyscrapers have come to stay. Zoning regulations and modern engineering have made these ultra-luxurious towers the new norm in NYC's skyline.

The Rise of New York’s Supertall Ultra-Luxurious Skyscrapers

The rise of ultra-luxurious, super-slim high-rises—also known as Pencil Skyscrapers—in New York City's skyline can be attributed to a number of factors, including modern engineering and special zoning regulations. Scarce patches of available land on Manhattan make the developers creative in attempting to optimize buildable...