The top (or cupola) of the 40-story David M. Dinkins Municipal Building will open to the public this summer, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said, essentially transforming it into a viewing deck.
The top (or cupola) of the 40-story David M. Dinkins Municipal Building will open to the public this summer, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said, essentially transforming it into a viewing deck. ( Photo: Mayor’s Press Office/Ed Reed )

Mayor Zohran Mamdani made the announcement on Feb. 2, and noted that it will involve a $6 million renovation process.

Top of David M. Dinkins Bldg. to Become Viewing Deck by June
03 Feb 2026 | 06:21
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that the top of the David M. Dinkins Municipal Building—otherwise known as its cupola—will be open to the public this summer, for the first time ever. It will essentially function as a viewing deck and unlike its pricier rivals uptown, this one will be free.

The mayor unveiled...

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani at a Feb. 2 press conference atop the David M. Dinkins Municipal Building. He was joined by Comptroller Mark Levine, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, and Manhattan B.P. Brad Hoylman-Sigal (from left). Discussion revolved around fighting the biting cold snap, which has killed 16.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani at a Feb. 2 press conference atop the David M. Dinkins Municipal Building. He was joined by Comptroller Mark Levine, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, and Manhattan B.P. Brad Hoylman-Sigal (from left). Discussion revolved around fighting the biting cold snap, which has killed 16. ( Photo: Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office)

NYC Death Toll From Winter Cold Snap Rises to 16

03 Feb 2026 | 11:21

A total of 16 New York City residents have now died during the cold snap that essentially began with...

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