| In February 1993, a bomb-loaded vehicle
was detonated on the second level within the underground parking
structure beneath the World Trade Center in New York City. The blast
was so powerful that a crater was formed that penetrated six levels
downward. Five people died in the tragedy. Although the blast
occurred underground, approximately between the two towers, there
was no permanent damage to the towers themselves.
Despite the tragedy, leasing activity largely went unchanged. For
example, Bank of America, who had commenced lease negotiations for
six floors before the explosion, continued with talks and
consummated a lease after the bombing. Some tenants did not renew
their leases, but it is unknown if this was related to the bombing.
The property management instituted new and advanced security
measures and provided seminars to building tenants regarding these
measures. The most noteworthy effect was that all visitors had to
show photo ID at a "Visitor's Reception" counter and
verify that they have legitimate business within the building. They
are then issued a card, which is scanned by a guard at the elevator.
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