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The Javits Center opened as a COVID-19 vaccination center on Wednesday, January 13, and appointments are required to enter. To register for the COVID-19 vaccine, call 833-NYS-4-VAX (833-697-4829) or visit www.ny.gov. For other locations in New York City, visit www.nyc.gov. For discounted parking on West 34th Street near 12th Avenue, visit here.
At the Javits Center, sustainability has become a critical focus in an effort to improve the quality of life for our employees, visitors, surrounding neighborhood and ecosystem. Ultimately, we are striving to be a model of sustainable practices for the exhibition industry, buildings across New York City and the surrounding community. We are working with several institutions to study the impact of our conservation efforts while introducing new elements that we believe will have a maximum impact on the environment. As a part of a recent renovation, we installed more than 100 energy-efficient HVAC units, new energy-efficient lighting and new recycling containers throughout the facility. We also invested in a cutting-edge energy dashboard that allows designated engineers and employee to monitor consumption levels for electric, gas and water. With all of these new initiatives, we have achieved LEED Silver certification by meeting the goal of exceeding New York State’s mandate of reducing energy and water consumption by 20% by the year 2020.
The Javits Center’s state-of-the-art, nearly 7-acre green roof can absorb up to seven million gallons of storm water run-off annually, while reducing heat gain throughout the building. As a result of all of our sustainable initiatives, the facility's annual energy consumption has been reduced by 26%.
In 2017, three honeybee hives were installed on the south part of the green roof. Because honey bees will travel two to three miles to forage, it is assumed that they are feeding from the green roof, as well as the nearby High Line and Hudson River Park.
The green roof has become a habitat for 27 bird species and five bat species, serving as a wildlife oasis in an environment dominated by concrete and steel. Even our new pixelated glass panels are bird-friendly, reducing bird collisions by 90% since installation.
The green roof is comprised of sedum, a low-lying rock plant that was grown in Syracuse, NY. In the warmer seasons, the plants are bright green. But in the fall and winter, the plants gradually change their colors to red and orange tones. Here's a close-up of the wonderful plants that make up our green roof.
We harvested our own honey for the first time in 2017, producing more than 250 ounces from the bee hives we installed on our green roof. Called Jacob’s Honey, the honey has been incorporated into a new salad dressing now available at the Taste NY Bistro Level 2.
Through our innovative sustainability efforts, the Javits Center is poised to sustain a green environment far into the future. Most importantly, our dedication to sustainability embodies everything that the Javits Center stands for: world-class technological innovation, resourcefulness and an unrivaled commitment to excellence. View our Sustainability Reports below:
Within New York City, public transportation is always a quick and affordable way to go- and the opening of the new 7 Subway line extension across the street makes the trip even more convenient.
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429 11th Avenue
New York, NY 10001
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