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From Retail Store to Carrier Hotel: The 165 Halsey Street Story


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Nestled in bustling Newark, New Jersey, lies 165 Halsey Street, a towering testament to evolution and innovation. What was once a Macy's department store has been masterfully reimagined into an interconnected carrier hotel and colocation data center. This transformation didn't happen overnight, but through successive waves of planning, development, and strategic investments. Let's take a closer look at the unique history, striking design, and robust infrastructure that distinguishes this facility from others in the data center realm.

The Fascinating Transformation of 165 Halsey Street
From the moment 165 Halsey Street was purchased as an empty structure in the 90s, its destiny to become a major data center was set. Stepping up to the plate, it's now a sprawling facility with over a million square feet . It accommodates 450,000 square feet of owner-operated Colo facilities, boasting a total capacity of 25 to 30MW, and with an ambitious blueprint for expansion up to 80MW.
Riding the Wave of the Future - The Robust Infrastructure of 165 Halsey Street
The building's infrastructure goes above and beyond to ensure it's prepared for whatever the future brings. The 14-story structure is equipped with dedicated data center floors and a power capacity teetering around 80MW, ready for any intensity of demand. Massive investments in a 4000-ton chiller evaporative cooling plant and a 15MW upgradable generator plant secure its ability to scale and adapt to emerging technologies and their specific cooling needs.
Strategic Location and Connectivity - The Geographical Advantage of 165 Halsey Street
Strategically located at the heart of the New York metropolitan area, 165 Halsey Street offers connectivity and accessibility. Newark's proximity to major financial and commercial hubs makes it an ideal site for businesses requiring low-latency connections and robust internet infrastructure. The facility boasts an extensive fiber network with access to over 60 independent carriers, providing seamless interconnectivity options that cater to diverse business needs. This advantageous positioning not only enhances 165 Halsey Street's appeal to enterprises seeking reliable data solutions but also reinforces its status as a critical node in global digital communications networks.
As 165 Halsey Street relentlessly evolves to keep pace with an ever-changing market, its commitment to customer service, infrastructure investment, and flexibility remains unwavering. This commitment cements its reputation as a pioneering data center and carrier hotel in the region.

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