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JPMorgan Chase & Co. has officially opened its new 60-story headquarters at 270 Park Avenue in New York City. Costing approximately $3 billion, this building replaces the Union Carbide Building and is one of the first major office constructions post-COVID-19. About 10,000 of the bank’s 24,000 New York employees will occupy the new site starting from the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
CEO Jamie Dimon emphasized the importance of this investment, reinforcing the bank’s longstanding ties to New York City. The building, designed by architect Norman Foster, stands at 1,388 feet and features 2.5 million square feet of space alongside public areas and new artworks. It reflects a commitment to office culture, made despite pandemic challenges.
Governor Kathy Hochul attended the ceremony, highlighting the ambitious spirit of New York during these times. The construction, which included complex engineering due to nearby railroad tracks, also involves renovations at other JPMorgan properties, aimed at centralizing their operations around the new headquarters.
