30-story condo will be the tallest building in Greenwich Village

Despite backlash from local conservation groups, the 30-story luxury tower at 11 West 13th Street is moving forward with construction.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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A new 30-story luxury condominium tower at 11 West 13th Street in Manhattan's Greenwich Village neighborhood is set to become the tallest building in the area. The project, developed by Legion Investment Group and EJS Group, has secured $190 million in construction financing and is moving ahead despite opposition from local preservation groups who argue the tower is "appallingly out of scale" for the surrounding area.

Why it matters

The development of this 538-foot tall tower in the historic Greenwich Village neighborhood has sparked debate over the balance between preserving the character of the area and allowing new high-density construction. The project highlights the ongoing tensions between developers seeking to build taller, more lucrative buildings and community groups aiming to maintain the low-rise, historic feel of the Village.

The details

The 30-story, 34-unit luxury condominium tower was designed by architecture firm Kohn Pedersen Fox. It will rise about 200 feet taller than the neighborhood's current tallest buildings, Georgetown Plaza and Hilary Gardens. The developers purchased the site, previously occupied by vacant office space, for $57 million in 2024. Despite a zoning challenge filed by the preservation group Village Preservation, the project is moving forward with the help of a $140.075 million senior mortgage loan from Bank OZK and $50 million in mezzanine financing from CanAm Enterprises.

  • Developers purchased the site for $57 million in 2024.
  • In October 2025, Village Preservation urged the Department of Buildings to reject the plans for the tower.
  • Last week, the developers secured $190 million in construction financing.
  • Excavation is currently underway, with completion expected in 2027.
  • Sales are expected to launch in mid-2026.

The players

Legion Investment Group

The development company that is co-developing the 30-story luxury condominium tower at 11 West 13th Street.

EJS Group

The development company that is co-developing the 30-story luxury condominium tower at 11 West 13th Street.

Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF)

The architecture firm that designed the 30-story luxury condominium tower at 11 West 13th Street.

Village Preservation

The local preservation group that has filed a zoning challenge against the 30-story tower, arguing it is "appallingly out of scale" for the neighborhood.

George Janes

The zoning specialist who wrote a letter to the Department of Buildings arguing the project violates zoning regulations.

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What they’re saying

“Greenwich Village remains one of New York City's most resilient residential markets. This financing from Bank OZK allows us to advance a rare development opportunity.”

— Victor Sigoura, Founder and CEO of Legion

“We are confident this project will build upon our track record of enhancing Manhattan's most historic neighborhoods with design-forward, landmark developments.”

— Victor Sigoura, Founder and CEO of Legion

“This tower is appallingly out of scale for the site and surrounding neighborhood.”

— Andrew Berman, Executive Director of Village Preservation (Our Town)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow the zoning challenge filed by Village Preservation against the project.

The takeaway

This development highlights the ongoing tensions in New York City between preserving the historic character of neighborhoods like Greenwich Village and allowing new high-density construction. The outcome of this project could set a precedent for how such conflicts are resolved in the future.