BigBobby2016
BigBobby2016 t1_isshyxh wrote
Reply to TIL the Empire State Building opened during the Depression, and took 20 years to become profitable. by licking-windows
I wonder what the timeframe is for the typical skyscraper to become profitable? They certainly aren’t cheap and the rents require some time to make up for the cost.
BigBobby2016 t1_isg69jf wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in How come some Galvanized steel panel have patterns? by LameTrouT
Is there any galvanized steel that doesn’t have patterns? OP says “some”
BigBobby2016 t1_issyxa6 wrote
Reply to comment by danteheehaw in TIL the Empire State Building opened during the Depression, and took 20 years to become profitable. by licking-windows
That does make sense. Cities and developers have been known to give buildings away when they cost more to maintain than they earned in income.
My old city actually gave their arena to a university because of this. That same year, they charged the city $10k to hold their HS graduation there…