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The status recorded for “World's Tallest Jail” is Under Construction.

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World's Tallest Jail

Sector: Commercial • Location: New York, United States

Source: 92.9 WBUF

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Under Construction

New York is building the world's tallest jail, known as the 'Jailscraper', which will feature floor-to-ceiling windows, first-floor retail, and public space. The project aims to modernize correctional facilities in New York City, replacing the notorious Rikers Island. The jail is expected to stand almost 300 feet tall and cost nearly $4 billion.

Status: Under Construction
Sector: Commercial
Location: New York, United States of America
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: 92.9 WBUF

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The project “World's Tallest Jail” is an infrastructure initiative in the Commercial sector, located in New York, New York, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from 92.9 WBUF.

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Original status	Under Construction
Taiyo status	Under Construction
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	New York is building the world's tallest jail, known as the 'Jailscraper', which will feature floor-to-ceiling windows, first-floor retail, and public space. The project aims to modernize correctional facilities in New York City, replacing the notorious Rikers Island. The jail is expected to stand almost 300 feet tall and cost nearly $4 billion.
Original sector	Correctional Facilities
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Country	United States of America (USA)
State	New York
City	New York

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Source	92.9 WBUF
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Record type	Project
Sector	Commercial
Article published date	2025-03-14

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