The trains in Manhattan are practically empty and the streets are quiet but behind the scenes planners and property experts are rethinking the role of the skyscrapers dominating the skyline.
After a lull in the summer, construction spending is set to top $55 billion and contractors are already sketching out creative ideas to use the space that has been freed up by companies telling staff to work from home.
We may see healthcare moving in with city centre clinics and new blended work environments allowing employees to interact while safely maintaining social distancing.