New York City's Plaza Hotel to close for four years in 2027
The historic 119-year-old Hotel faces Central Park along Fifth Avenue in New York City.
The short version
- The 20-story luxury building will close its doors for exterior facade repairs.
- Porous marble and glazed terracotta brick require extensive restoration work over the closure.
New York City's iconic Plaza Hotel is preparing to close its doors for at least four years starting in 2027 to undergo a massive exterior renovation. Standing at 59th Street and Fifth Avenue overlooking Central Park, the 20-story luxury landmark has weathered harsh winters, scorching summers and powerful storms since 1907.
Officials announced that the scope and complexity of repairing the weather-worn exterior require the extended shutdown for safety and historic preservation. Julie Satow, an award-winning journalist and author of "The Plaza: The Secret Life of America's Most Famous Hotel", explained to FOX Weather that the first three stories are made of marble, which is extremely porous and vulnerable to extreme temperatures.
The rest of the building consists of glazed terracotta brick that needs extensive replacement after more than a century of exposure to the elements. The Hotel did not specify the total cost of the upcoming project, and planning remains under review with preservation authorities.
The landmark previously faced temporary closures during the COVID-19 pandemic, but this upcoming multi-year pause will be its longest in modern history.
Figures as reported by FOX Weather.
