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David Whitney Building - Photos (exterior)

A view of the north and east facades of the David Whitney Building - Photo from Oct. 26, 2025

A view of the north and east facades of the David Whitney Building - Photo from Oct. 26, 2025

The David Whitney Building's facade was restored to its original look with a reproduction cornice and other architectural elements in 2014.

The David Whitney Building's facade was restored to its original look with a reproduction cornice and other architectural elements in 2014.

People Mover Station at the Davide Whitney Building

People Mover Station at the Davide Whitney Building

Following a $92 million renovation, the building reopened in 2014 as the boutique Aloft Hotel featuring the restored four-story atrium, 136 rooms on floors five through nine, and 105 high-end apartments occupying floors 10 through 18.

Following a $92 million renovation, the building reopened in 2014 as the boutique Aloft Hotel featuring the restored four-story atrium, 136 rooms on floors five through nine, and 105 high-end apartments occupying floors 10 through 18.

The Whitney's facade was restored to its original look with a reproduction cornice and other architectural elements in 2014.

The Whitney's facade was restored to its original look with a reproduction cornice and other architectural elements in 2014.

The Woodward Ave. elevation of the Whitney with the David Stott tower on the left

The Woodward Ave. elevation of the Whitney with the David Stott tower on the left

David Whitney Building upper reaches - Photo from May 15, 2025

David Whitney Building upper reaches - Photo from May 15, 2025

From the 38th floor of the Ally Building, a clear view of the top floors of the David Whitney Building - Photo from Jan. 30, 2025

From the 38th floor of the Ally Building, a clear view of the top floors of the David Whitney Building - Photo from Jan. 30, 2025

A view of the David Whitney Building from a distance, looking northeast, with the Broderick Tower rising behind it. Photo from May 15, 2025

A view of the David Whitney Building from a distance, looking northeast, with the Broderick Tower rising behind it. Photo from May 15, 2025