Overview

• The Vessel, a prominent structure at Hudson Yards, closed in 2021 after four suicides but is set to reopen with significant safety upgrades.
• A steel mesh barrier will be installed on most levels, but the highest platform will remain permanently closed to the public.
• Previous safety measures, including a buddy system and entrance fees, were insufficient in preventing further incidents.
• Critics have raised concerns about the structure's safety since its design phase, and some family members of the victims have expressed dissatisfaction with the developers' outreach efforts.
• The reopening date for the Vessel has not been announced, as developers finalize the installation of the new safety features.