Counting Windows: How Many Windows Are In New York City
Curious about the windows in New York City? Michael Pollak, of The New York Times’ “F.Y.I.” series, reveals that Manhattan buildings boast over 47,000 windows. Pollak estimates windows per building using a formula based on square blocks and floors. This complexity yields roughly 32.75 million windows citywide. With skyscrapers housing about 85 windows per floor,…