Last week, a massive fire broke out on the roof of The Set, a 44-story luxury residential building on 10th Avenue and West 35th Street in the bustling Hudson Yards neighborhood of midtown Manhattan, with thick smoke clouding New York City’s iconic skyline.

The FDNY said the fire in the mixed-use development was first reported at about 11:30 a.m. A spokesperson said about 80 firefighters responded to the blaze, which was declared under control about 40 minutes later. There were no reports of injuries.

With the fire extinguished, attention has shifted to assessing potential damage and the next steps for the posh high-rise in one of Manhattan’s premier neighborhoods. According to the building's website, an unfurnished one-bedroom apartment rents for $7,400, 

Hudson Yards, on Manhattan’s west side, is a transformative project that turned a once-industrial rail yard into a vibrant mixed-use community. It covers 28 acres between 30th and 34th Streets and 10th and 12th Avenues and, according to city officials, is the largest private real estate development in U.S. history.

Construction began in 2012, requiring a platform built over the active rail yard to support the new development. By 2019, the first phase of Hudson Yards was complete. Today, Hudson Yards encompasses 18 million square feet of commercial and residential space, including more than 100 shops and restaurants, 4,000 residential units, and 14 acres of public parks and open space. 

Calling Hudson Yards home comes at a premium: Renting an apartment typically costs between $5,000 and $20,000 per month, with high-end penthouses exceeding $50,000. For buyers, condominiums start around $2 million for a one-bedroom unit, while penthouses can reach prices over $50 million.