Constructed in 1929 in the popular TriBeCa neighborhood of Manhattan, New York,
60 Hudson Street is a beloved local landmark. Spanning an entire city block, the building originally housed the headquarters of the Western Union Company, which was a pioneer of the telegraph industry at the end of the 19th century. When Western Union moved its headquarters to New Jersey in 1973, 60 Hudson was converted into a colocation center that now houses over 100 telecommunications companies, including Telex, Data Gryd, Equinix NY8, and Colocation America, among many others. Widely regarded as one of the most essential internet hubs in the United States, 60 Hudson Street represents a unique marriage between history and modernity.When OceanTech was hired to take on a data center deinstallation project at 60 Hudson earlier this year, we were pretty excited to say the least. Though we always employ a “White Glove Approach” during all of our data center colocation decommission and data center consolidation projects, we knew this one would require extra care. Designated as a New York City landmark in 1991, 60 Hudson is well-known for its beautiful art deco architecture throughout both the interior and exterior of the building. Taking the proper precautions not to damage the facilities is important during any project, but never more so than when working in a building as historic as 60 Hudson.Handling servers and other rack-mounted equipment can be a messy business with high risk for accidents. We go to great lengths to prevent damage to facilities during data center deinstallation projects. From floor protection to decabling to cleaning up dust and debris, we have a “leave no trace” policy that ensures we always leave spaces in the exact same condition we find them in. We hold ourselves to the highest standards for every project, and 60 Hudson Street was no exception. We’re proud to say that the project at 60 Hudson was completed on-time, on-budget, and without any damage to either the space or the equipment.