278 Quotes About Buildings

And all buildings have the final say over the creative work laid down. They're really in control.

If you pack that place, it can become one of the most intimidating buildings in America. I saw what a spectacle the Dome was this past winter when we had those 30,000-plus spectators for basketball. I think we can make it even more intimidating for football.

When I first came to New York City, what I was thrilled about was not the Empire State Building, or the Statue of Liberty; it was the fireplugs in the street. These things that Jack Kirby had drawn. Or these cylindrical water towers on top of buildings that Steve Ditko's 'Spider-Man' fights used to happen in and around.

A house worth $400,000 might have a total claim of more than $1 million after you consider the insurance on contents, other buildings on the property and living expenses.

The existing buildings will not be forced to change ? those that don't meet new requirements will be listed as legally non-conforming.

Also, we've got several older, small buildings spread out all over the place with a handful of people working in them. We could consolidate those functions at this new complex and probably tear down lots of those older facilities, ... Imagine the savings in terms of maintenance and energy costs alone.

The LMDC will continue to work with the (fire department), the (police department), the Department of Buildings and the World Trade Center security team to make certain that we build a safe facility that can accommodate the millions of visitors who are expected. The memorial will be a magnificent tribute to those we lost.

There's a vibrant market for trophy buildings right now. But it's not the same for Class B buildings, particularly the ones with high vacancy rates. So developers are looking at them and thinking, Rather than spend the money it's going to take to lease them, why not sell some of the raw space at a good price?

I'm worried about it. Buildings of that size are difficult to rent.