Manhattan Borough-Based Jail Construction
Sector: Public Safety • Location: New York City, New York, United States
Source: Documented
Construction of a new jail in Manhattan, expected to be the tallest jail in the world with 1,040 beds and about 1,000,000 square feet. The project began in late January 2026 and is projected to be completed in the third quarter of 2032. The project has faced community opposition and concerns about extended construction hours.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Public Safety
- Location
- New York City, New York, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Documented
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Construction of a new jail in Manhattan, expected to be the tallest jail in the world with 1,040 beds and about 1,000,000 square feet. The project began in late January 2026 and is projected to be completed in the third quarter of 2032. The project has faced community opposition and concerns about extended construction hours. |
Original sector | Public Safety |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | New York |
City | New York City |
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Source | Documented |
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Record type | Project |
Article published date | 2026-04-26 |
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