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Brudesandwich t1_j1ypbyk wrote

I think its because most of our high rises are residential, i highly doubt the residents would want random people in and out of the buildings they live in. We would need more office buildings, which would require a focus on job creation.

Plus, you can just go to Blvd East and get the same view for free. Not that we shouldn't have observation decks, whatever brings in more money is welcomed.

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D_Empire412 OP t1_j1zak7y wrote

I think 99 Hudson could be perfect for an observatory, especially as the top floors likely remain unsold and they have multiple banks of elevators. Perhaps, they could lock off two elevators exclusively to observatory visitors. Alternatively, 30 Hudson could work as it's an office building and has 36 elevators.

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Economy-Cupcake808 t1_j2dx3cm wrote

Building offices in this economy is an enormous gamble. Even in nyc you can practically name your own terms when renting office space.

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Brudesandwich t1_j2dxaho wrote

I know that's my point. No one would be willing to do it

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