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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...nhattan-creaking-design-Jamie-Dimon.html
By WILL POTTER
18 February 2026
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Bankers told the Wall Street Journal their new offices high in the sky are distracting because of the wind gusts which blow against their windows.
And the skyscraper's bronze casing, one of the most distinctive designs among the behemoths in midtown, also reportedly 'rattles' against the glass.
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The structure itself is not the only issue, workers say, as long-enjoyed perks of the job have been stripped back or removed entirely to cut costs at America's largest bank.
Staff say the issues are embodied by the skyscraper's in-house pub, Morgan's, which offers just 55 seats to grab a drink despite over 10,000 people working inside.
Some told the Journal that they are often left peering into the exclusive space through glass doors after being turned away, saying that 'it can be a near impossible quest to get in.'
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Bankers told the outlet that issues with Morgan's bar started early, when executives gathered for a round of celebratory Guinnesses, and one thought it would be amusing to have CEO Jamie Dimon's face printed on the foam.
While Dimon reportedly found the prank funny, he then banned the bar from ever performing the stunt again, fearing that it could look like a vanity project inside his splashy new skyscraper.
Investment bankers say they love the new bar to boast to prospective clients, and Dimon is said to drop by to greet VIP's frequently - if they can get a table.
Executives have since introduced a moratorium on day drinking, dashing hopes of a convenient midday pint for workers.
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Workers are still able to charge the bank for dinner if they work late, however this has been limited to only those present in the office.
Despite the minor issues, the ritzy new headquarters does offer some perks - including an in-office gym for just $60 a month with views of Central Park.
The skyscraper is the first all-electric building in the Big Apple, and workers enjoy their 9-5 in one of the most high-tech spaces in the city.
As the bank's head of real estate David Arena put it last year, 'Everybody wants to come to this building, and everybody who does has a transcendental experience.'
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