Vornado Realty Trust and Local Officials Cut the Ribbon on Plaza33, a Dynamic New Public Space in the Heart of THE PENN DISTRICT

The newly completed Plaza33 is a pedestrian park filled with greenery, seating and lined with authentic New York restaurants, all atop New York’s most accessible transit hub

See photos of the new plaza at www.vno.com/plaza33

NEW YORK, June 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vornado Realty Trust (NYSE:VNO) today marked the completed transformation of 33^rd Street into the dynamic new Plaza33, a pedestrian plaza at the doorstep of Manhattan’s new West Side. Developed through a public-private partnership with the NYC Department of Transportation, the promenade boasts mature trees, lush landscaping, circular stone benches, and colorful chairs and tables. Plaza33 is dedicated to beautifying the surrounding neighborhood and providing a new connection to transit, amenities, nearby office buildings and over 70 new food and beverage offerings, from Los Tacos to Avra, providing a wide range of options.

Plaza33, 33rd Street at 7th Avenue

View looking east along the tree-lined pedestrian plaza

Vornado and NYC DOT first launched Plaza33 as a seasonal pilot program, with Vornado now having completed the permanent Plaza33 designed by award-winning Mathews Nielsen Landscape Architects. In conjunction with the 34^th Street Partnership special entertainment programming has been developed for the plaza that is free and open to the public including music, dance, and educational series.

“Plaza33 is the beating heart of the new PENN DISTRICT, a destination where office workers can sit for lunch, where commuters can take a moment to pause, and where neighbors can come to connect. This is a beautiful addition to the city, and one that makes the entire neighborhood more welcoming and accessible,” said Steven Roth, Chairman and CEO, Vornado Realty Trust.

“As we continue to break jobs records and drive down crime, we are embarking on a new chapter of our city's economic recovery by advancing projects that will make life in New York City even better," said New York City Mayor Eric Adams. "This transformative project will deliver new, dynamic public space and bolster an already vibrant Midtown Manhattan, which is bustling with working New Yorkers, new and growing companies, and tourists visiting from every corner of the world."

“Great public spaces are what make New York the best city in the world to live, work, and visit,” said New York City Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez. “The new Plaza33 will be a great asset for the PENN DISTRICT and we were proud to work with Vornado Realty Trust and all partners to make this project possible.”