How tall is 740 Eighth Avenue ("The Torch")?

740 Eighth Avenue ("The Torch") is 1,067 feet tall.

Who developed 740 Eighth Avenue ("The Torch")?

740 Eighth Avenue ("The Torch") was developed by Maefield Development.

Who designed 740 Eighth Avenue ("The Torch")?

740 Eighth Avenue ("The Torch") was designed by Handel Architects.

When will 740 Eighth Avenue ("The Torch") be completed?

740 Eighth Avenue ("The Torch") is currently Under Construction, with an expected completion of 2027.

Future Pipeline · Manhattan

740 Eighth Avenue ("The Torch")

A supertall hotel tower in Midtown Manhattan.

Height: 1,067 ft
Floors: —
Status: Under Construction
Expected: 2027

Developer

Maefield Development

Architect

Handel Architects

Known Blockages, Anchor-Tenant & Funding Issues

No publicly reported blockage, anchor-tenant departure, or funding issue found for this project — the normal, expected case, not a clean bill of health independently verified by this site.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is 740 Eighth Avenue ("The Torch")?: 740 Eighth Avenue ("The Torch") is 1,067 feet tall.
Who developed 740 Eighth Avenue ("The Torch")?: 740 Eighth Avenue ("The Torch") was developed by Maefield Development.
Who designed 740 Eighth Avenue ("The Torch")?: 740 Eighth Avenue ("The Torch") was designed by Handel Architects.
When will 740 Eighth Avenue ("The Torch") be completed?: 740 Eighth Avenue ("The Torch") is currently Under Construction, with an expected completion of 2027.

Methodology

Hand-researched and sourced — see primary source, verified 2026-08-13. Not from live city data. See the permit-sourced under-construction skyline chart for towers currently active per DOB.