Why NYC’s Grand Central is So Hard to Build Around

2024-07-18 1,764

Despite boasting some of the most valuable real estate in New York, Grand Central is a hard area to build on. Join architect Nick Potts for an in-depth walking tour of Grand Central Terminal and its surrounding offices and discover what issues arise when building atop 40 acres of hidden railroad tracks.

270 Park Ave Lobby Render | Courtesy of Foster + Partners
Union Carbide Photos | Ezra Stoller/Esto

Director: Hiatt Woods
Director of Photography: Eric Brouse
Editor: Daniel Finn
Host: Nick Potts
Producer: Skylar Economy
Field Producer: Christie Garcia
Director of Creative Development, Lifestyle: Morgan Crossley
Line Producer: Joe Buscemi
Associate Producer: Brandon Fuhr
Production Manager: Melissa Heber
Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila
Camera Operator: Marc Manasse
Audio Engineer: Brett Van Deusen
Production Assistant: Caleb Clark; Sonia Butt
Post Production Supervisor: Andrew Montague
Post Production Coordinator: Holly Frew
Supervising Editor: Christina Mankellow
Assistant Editor: Fynn Lithgow
VFX: Sam Fuller
Colorist: Oliver Eid