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NY tower gives prime space to emergency generators as insurance against floods

Published Mon, Jan 30, 2017 · 09:50 PM

New York

THERE is a breathtaking view of the mid-Manhattan skyline from the 48th floor of the taller of two new copper-clad apartment towers just south of the United Nations.

No plutocrat will enjoy it, however. This impressive penthouse aerie is hogged by five emergency generators.

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NY tower gives prime space to emergency generators as insurance against floods

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Private home prices ease to 1.4% rise in Q1; rents fall a further 1.9%

Singapore office rents in central region fall 1.7 per cent in Q1 after rising for 9 quarters

Singapore retail rents slip 0.4% in Q1 as vacancy rates creep up

Country Garden plans to present debt revamp plan in H2, sources say

Hong Kong home prices rise for first time in 11 months after curbs scrapped

HDB resale prices accelerate, rising 1.8% in Q1 on stronger demand

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