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NYC’s despised “Vessel” reopens with suicide prevention nets. The fixture was closed for three years after four people died by suicide. Editor’s Note: The following story contains mentions of self-harm. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Manhattan’s “Vessel” — a 150-foot-tall (~46-meter) reflective structure and tourist trap in Hudson Yards — is open again. The honeycomb-shaped fixture was closed for three years after four people died by suicide by jumping off the top. Architects and community representatives have long advocated for increased security measures at the Vessel and even its permanent closure, voicing concerns over the site’s potential as a trigger for impulsive suicides, with its low railings, towering height, and public visibility. The Vessel closed for nearly five months after a third person died by suicide in 2021, and reopened with a ban on solo visitors. Just two months later, a 14-year-old boy died by suicide, prompting the structure to close indefinitely. * Hudson Yards announced in April that it would reopen with “floor-to-ceiling” mesh caging that would enclose the structure’s exposed sections but still allow visitors to see views of New York City with relatively little obstruction. Earlier this year, the Golden Gate Bridge, an infamous location for suicide attempts, finalized a similar netting project spanning all 1.7 miles (~2.7 kilometers) of the transportation artery. The Vessel’s presence in the $25 billion Hudson Yards, the most expensive private development in United States history, was contentious from the outset.