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Man, 53, jumps from ‘Jenga Building’ in Tribeca

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Published Sep. 2, 2022, 6:37 p.m. ET

A 53-year-old man jumped to his death from the iconic new skyscraper known as the “Jenga Building” in Tribeca Friday afternoon, police said. 

The man plunged from the 18th floor window of 56 Leonard Street, near Church Street, around 1 p.m., cops said. 

The man, who identity was not released, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Images showed a distraught woman crying outside the building while apparently talking to a person in a Range Rover — then later entering an ambulance.  

The man jumped from the 18th floor of the 60-story penthouse Friday afternoon, cops said.
The man jumped from the 18th floor of the 60-story penthouse Friday afternoon, cops said. Robert Miller
A woman could be seen crying outside the building while apparently talking to a person in a Range Rover.
A woman could be seen crying outside the building while apparently talking to a person in a Range Rover. Robert Miller

The location is a celebrity-packed home to the mega wealthy, where residents include names such as singer Frank Ocean.

Last year, a $50 million penthouse was in contract at the 60-story glass skyscraper.

The man's identity was not immediately released.
The man’s identity was not immediately released. Robert Miller

The deal for the Herzog & de Meuron-designed Tribeca trophy was the most expensive downtown penthouse sale of the year, according to listing broker Clayton Orrigo of Compass, who declined to identify the buyer. 

Stephen Ferrara was co-listing the unit.

The 7,779-square foot building features 19-foot ceilings, double height windows, white oak and stone floors, a gas fireplace, a chef’s kitchen and three terraces totaling 1,252 square feet with panoramic water and city skyline views.

Cops say the man was a resident of the luxury building.
The 53-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene. Robert Miller

If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts or are experiencing a mental health crisis and live in New York City, you can call 1-888-NYC-WELL for free and confidential crisis counseling. If you live outside the five boroughs, you can dial the 24/7 National Suicide Prevention hotline by calling 988 or go to SuicidePreventionLifeline.org.