The building, constructed in 1974, was designed to withstand atomic bombs and was initially meant to house important telecommunications gear. The architectural firm John Carl Warnecke and Associates created it as a communication hub that was fortified against nuclear dangers.
This tall structure, a gray tower made of concrete and granite rising 550 feet into the New York skyline, still stands out from other buildings nearby. Unlike the surrounding residential and office structures, it has no windows at all and is completely dark. At night, it gives off a creepy vibe; during the day, it casts a huge shadow with its square vents making a low hum often drowned out by the city’s hustle.
