THE SUN
CHILLING plans have been made for the world’s tallest prison where 1,000 prisoners will be stacked across a 40-floor tower.
Dubbed the “Jailscraper”, the high-rise slammer will be located on the grounds of the former Manhattan Detention Complex in lower Manhattan, New York City.
Also known as The Tombs to locals, the municipal jail is set to be demolished to make way for the brand new 300ft structure.
The new jail is set to be a third as high as the Empire State Building and have a shadow that stretches more than five blocks – plunging the local area into darkness.
Yet it’s just another problem for local residents.
Those who live within close proximity of the current institution are already dealing with a fresh wave of issues as the demolition gets underway.
