NEW YORK | Grand Central Station/Mezzanine/Concourses Renovation

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I guess the renovation is nearing completion

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I doubt it. The “punch-list” phase of construction tends to drag on for years.

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The MTA is looking for money to fix the trainshed.

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That explains the closure of some lanes on Park by the new tower.

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Taken on December 19, 2024

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2024 saw 14 new options for both dining and shopping:

  • Playa Bowls, fresh fruit bowls and smoothies in the dining concourse

  • Van Leeuwen, choice ice cream options in the dining concourse

  • Slate Point Meadery a Taste of New York store showcasing Made in NY products in the shuttle passage

  • Joey Bats, Portuguese pastries in dining concourse

  • Dry Martini, women’s clothing collection in the Lexington Passage

  • Grand Brasserie, who has transformed Vanderbilt Hall into a Parisian-style restaurant

  • Two Kids and a Dog, a unique collection of kids toys and apparel in Lexington Passage

  • Charles Tyrwhitt, men’s clothing and formal wear on 42nd street

  • Sabatino Truffles in the Grand Central Market

  • Meghan Patrice Reilly, jeweler in the Lexington Passage

  • Naya, middle eastern flavors in the dining concourse

  • Artisan jewelers Selen, Karen Curits, and Fego Gioielli in the Graybar kiosks

The retail renaissance at Grand Central will continue in 2025 with two new restaurants under construction:

  • Palladino’s Steak & Seafood on the Northwest balcony and taxiway

  • San Wei, featuring ramen, dumplings and bao in the Dining Concourse

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Great news. I remember when they first started digging for this connection.

Lieber said the project was completed “on schedule and under budget.”

Love that for us.

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Here’s the complete photo album showing the work they did:
It also looks like they gave the ceiling a new paint job on the actual platform level.

[Album] MTA Opens New Flushing Line Passageway at Grand Central Terminal

It’s great and refreshing to see that a lot of these projects are being completed on-time.

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Train shed repairs

source: This Week in MTA Construction: Vol. 9 | Flickr

Grand Central Train Shed Repairs by Metropolitan Transportation Authority, on Flickr

Grand Central Train Shed Repairs by Metropolitan Transportation Authority, on Flickr

Grand Central Train Shed Repairs by Metropolitan Transportation Authority, on Flickr

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Possibly the first time since they decked over the platforms sunlight could be able to be seen from track level.

Also, the attention to detail is incredible: The MTA had those curved brackets put in on the columns to match the originals.

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