New York’s Edge will be tallest outdoor observation deck in Western Hemisphere

CNN — New York will soon have “the edge” when it comes to magnificent outdoor observation decks. Named Edge, the upcoming Hudson Yards observation deck is set to open next year, with incomparable views of the city skyline. Courtesy New York Edge/Hudson Yards After hopping on an elevator for 60 seconds, visitors will arrive at the 7,500-square-foot outdoor viewing area, which extends 65 feet from the 100th floor of the new 30 Hudson Yards tower and includes a glass floor, offering visitors a bird’s-eye view of the city. “Edge invites visitors to walk out into the sky and embrace unobstructed, panoramic views of New York City like never before,” says Jason Horkin, executive director of Hudson Yards Experiences. Unique structural design “The name reflects both the unique structural design, which pierces the sky when observed from below, and the exhilarating feeling of being on the brink of something exceptional – exactly where you are on edge.” Once launched, Edge will stand taller than the observation deck at the Empire State Building, which is 1,050 feet above street level, as well as Top of the Rock at the Rockefeller Center, 850 feet above street level.