The second tallest building in the city is finally opening for the first time, after two decades of construction.
The Mayor was the one who cut the ribbon at the opening ceremony of the One Vanderbilt Building.
Construction delays due to the pandemic delayed the opening for about a month.
It was 21 years ago that SL Green Realty began purchasing the first of four properties that they combined to set up the site.
One Vanderbilt stands 1,401 feet tall, towering over Midtown’s iconic neighbors: the Chrysler Building and the MetLife.
People will be able to walk through tunnels connecting One Vanderbilt to the Grand Central Terminal.
The Mayor says it is a great symbol for the city to recover from the pandemic.
The building is almost 70% rented, and developers have expressed their hope that office workers feel safe returning.
An ultraviolet light will disinfect the air in the filter units and an automatic thermal image will scan 100 visitors per minute to identify anyone with a fever.
Plus, by using an app, workers won’t have to touch anything to get to their office.
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