9. Construction Began on New York by Gehry Even Before It Was Funded

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A tax abatement in New York City was expiring in 2006, so Forest City Ratner began to lay the foundation for New York by Gehry that year. The building was thus able to qualify for a 12-year tax abatement and a following 8 years of phased in taxes.