NEW YORK | Penn Station Expansion/Improvements

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Nothing on the mid-block train hall yet.

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I said before, if he chose this proposal he could put his name on it. I stand by my word. It’s not bad at all (THANK GOD).

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It’s surprisingly good looking. Might create some jarring transitions tho with the other parts of the station that were previously renovated (like the lirr concourse which is just in a completely different style)

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How long before it’s covered in ads, signage, led panels, etc.?

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I could do with less gold adornment, but I’m pleasantly surprised that they didn’t appeal to his worst design impulses by going completely overboard.

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I’m disappointed that there is no gold statue to hang dirty diapers from.

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It doesn’t matter really. A week max before that plaque is defaced. Though in all reality, he will be long gone by the time this is actually completed and something tells me they’re going to “forget” that little feature anyways.

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I like it: it reminds me of european '30s rational architecture.

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The inside looks fantastic. The outside is alright but Moynihan across the street kinda overshadows it in terms of looks


Credit: Gothamist

https://www.newyorkyimby.com/2026/05/development-team-renderings-revealed-for-penn-station-overhaul-in-midtown-manhattan.html

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Those signs generate lots of $.

Could be better

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Well, that glass roof can only come if MSG gets evicted, and then might as well redo the whole thing without the arrays of collumns in the platforms level…

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https://www.nydailynews.com/2026/05/22/the-feds-already-took-control-of-the-penn-station-project-in-nyc-they-may-be-gunning-for-more/
There are going to be so many hidden drawbacks to this federal takeover of Penn Station

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what do you think the mid block will look like, do you think it will be any different?

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seems they are toying with the idea of an atrium there but dont know how that would work tbh

This shit is vaporware on steroids!

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cant be reclad soon enough

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