33 Thomas Street: The Mysterious 29-Story Windowless Skyscraper in New York. What’s it use for?

Titanpointe, a 29-story skyscraper at 33 Thomas Street in Lower Manhattan, has long intrigued New Yorkers due to its lack of windows and mysterious presence. Built in 1974 to withstand nuclear threats, it originally served as a telecommunications hub. At 550 feet tall, its stark, windowless exterior stands in contrast to surrounding buildings.

Known as the “Long Lines Building,” recent revelations suggest it may also serve as a covert NSA surveillance facility, known as Titanpointe. Leaked documents from Edward Snowden and testimony from former AT&T employees point to its use for intercepting international communications, including those from the UN, IMF, and World Bank. This raises concerns about the balance between national security and privacy.