Near Grand Central Stadium you will notice the NYC Skyline progressively shrinking. One Vanderbilt, the goliath new office tower at Vanderbilt Ave between 42nd and 43rd Sts, began demolishing an entire city block one year ago to clear room for construction. Until the 65-story marvel becomes an iconic NYC building when it opens in 2020, enjoy this time-lapse video of its genesis, which condenses a year of demolition into 42 seconds.




