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JPMorgan Chase is keen on having its employees work from the office five days a week, enticing them with a new, amenity-rich tower at 270 Park Avenue, New York.
The newly completed 60-story “supertall” skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan is set to open shortly. Standing at 1,389 feet, this building will be the U.S. headquarters for the company’s 14,000 area employees, boasting the title of the tallest New York structure fully powered by hydroelectric energy.
Getty Stock | 270 Park Ave in Manhattan under construction.
The tower includes a gym with the latest cardio, strength, and recovery equipment, along with daily exercise classes and a high-end locker room. While New York Post reports some employee frustration on Reddit about potential fees for gym access, no pricing has been established yet.
“Everything is still being finalized,” a JPMorgan rep told the outlet.
For dining options, typical skyscraper cafeteria food doesn’t suffice for the employees of America’s largest bank. Instead, JPMorgan’s Real Estate Head, David Arena, envisioned something akin to “Eataly or even better.” This vision resulted in a 19-restaurant food hall curated by Danny Meyer’s Hospitality Group, the team behind Shake Shack and other renowned eateries.
Business Insider has shared images revealing an Irish Pub, various outdoor and communal spaces, and conference rooms with stunning city views that may distract from meetings.
JPMorgan initiated its return-to-office policy in January, starting its rollout in the spring. Despite facing some internal resistance, with over 1,900 employees signing a petition for a hybrid work model, the bank has proceeded with its plans.
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JPMorgan Chase really wants its employees back in the office five days a week, and it’s offering a shiny, amenity-packed new tower, located at 270 Park Avenue in New York, as a perk.
The just-built 60-story “supertall” skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan is expected to open in the next few weeks. It’s 1,389 feet high and will serve as the company’s U.S. headquarters for its 14,000 employees in the area. It’s also the tallest structure in New York that will be 100% powered by hydroelectric energy.
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