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During the decade, several hotels were developed around Times Square, [18] [35] as well as in New York City in general, as a result of growing tourism. [36] These hotel developments were spurred by the success of the nearby New York Marriott Marquis , which had an occupancy rate of over 80 percent across nearly 2,000 rooms. [ 35 ]
Prisoners have lived on ships throughout New York City's history, including American prisoners of war held by British ships during the Revolutionary War, [16] commemorated by the Prison Ship Martyrs' Monument in Fort Greene Park. Currently the Vernon C. Bain Correctional Center, a floating jail barge, is docked near Rikers Island. [17]
These days, Seattle's floating homes sell for slightly more per square foot than comparable land-based houses, despite their shortcomings, such as a lack of basement for storage and little outdoor ...
The late owner Max Schlienger built a model for a train system rivaling hyperloop on the 100-acre property, which has incredible views.
The New York Times questioned if New York City needed another "gated community," which alludes to the premium nature of the development, shops and condominium offerings. [270] Bridget Read wrote for Curbed in 2022 that "the broad public benefit from the largest real-estate development in American history has not yet materialized". [ 271 ]
20 Times Square is a 42-story [1] mixed-use development at 701 Seventh Avenue, on the northeast corner with West 47th Street at the northern end of Times Square, Manhattan, New York City. [2] The development includes one of Ian Schrager 's Edition Hotels, operated by Marriott , above a 6-floor 76,000 square feet (7,100 m 2 ) retail component. [ 3 ]
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