Tech giant Google is expanding its footprint in New York in a big way, purchasing the St. John’s Terminal Development for $2.1 billion.
Google plans on transforming the former freight rail station into a 21st century, 1.7 million square foot campus in the heart of Hudson Square — creating thousands more high-paying tech jobs and boosting the economy of a city working to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
“New York’s energy, creativity and world-class talent are what keep us rooted here, and why we’re deepening our commitment with plans to purchase St. John’s Terminal,” said Ruth Porat, chief financial officer for Alphabet and Google. “We look forward to continuing to grow along with this remarkable, diverse city.”
