It appears that the United Nations building has been undergoing an expensive renovation and update – complete with cost over runs.
There seems to be conflicting reports as to the total cost of this project. The title figure comes from Wikipedia.
Below they discuss large figures needed to complete the job.
All World tax payers money of course.
The UN Headquarters next to the East River New York.
Check it out for yourself!
Surprised there are no docks or jetties planned for the first floor? Maybe they intend to rely on aircraft landing and departing from the roof.