Vornado Realty Trust, Ironworkers, Turner, Skanska and partners celebrate topping out of 88,000 s/f The Bustle at PENN 2

Manhattan, NY Vornado Realty Trust and Ironworkers, (together with Turner, Skanska and dozens of other trades) celebrated the topping out of PENN 2’s new Bustle—a reimagining of the most trafficked entrance to Penn Station.

The Bustle, a monumental structure spanning two full block frontages along Seventh Ave. to create a new arrival for Penn Station, along with a new entrance to PENN 2, has topped out. An 88,000 s/f space with a triple-height lobby and direct access to Penn Station, the Bustle will also contain ¾ of an acre of public art suspended 50 ft. in the air on its ceiling. PENN 2, the revolutionary, adaptive reuse commercial office building, will be a focal point of the new and evolving PENN District. The Bustle will relocate the building’s existing entrance to the newly-built 33^rd St. Plaza to serve thousands of PENN District tenants and visitors every day.

Sustainability is a key component of the design: building facade replacement will reduce thermal transmission by over 30%, resulting in significant energy savings, including a 21% decrease in annual carbon emissions. The new triple-glazed curtain wall alone reduces total building energy consumption by six percent. Additionally, PENN 2 features abundant green space, including corner loggias and spacious terraces on almost every floor.

PENN 2 will feature Vornado’s signature WorkLife amenities, including spaces for both working and socializing in a healthy environment. Event spaces include a 280-person town hall, casual lounges, rooftop pavilion, expansive outdoor green space and over an acre of outdoor terraces with 360° NYC views.

Anchor tenant Madison Square Garden has committed to a 20-year, 365,000 s/f lease at PENN 2. Other significant leases at the PENN District include Apple at PENN 11, Meta at the Farley Building (adjacent to the newly-renovated Moynihan Train Hall and Moynihan Food Hall) and Empire at PENN 1.