Here we …Go!
As we reopen at our new building, 498 Seventh Avenue, your 498 Corner will continue to be your one-stop resource to find information, ask questions and get regular updates about re-entry plans. Be sure to check back regularly!
Here we … Go!
As we reopen at our new building, 498 Seventh Avenue, your 498 Corner will continue to be your one-stop resource to find information, ask questions and get regular updates about re-entry plans. Be sure to check back regularly!
Here we … Go!
As we reopen at our new building, 498 Seventh Avenue, your 498 Corner will continue to be your one-stop resource to find information, ask questions and get regular updates about re-entry plans. Be sure to check back regularly!
Welcome to 498 Seventh Avenue
We’re officially moving into our new home – orientation day was just the beginning!
Over the past several weeks, Human Resources, Information Technology, Facilities and Organizational Development, Talent and Learning—along with our 498 Ambassadors—helped 1,362 staff members get settled in our new building. After being welcomed at the door, everyone got a tour of our new space, including testing out our smart elevators and getting a glimpse of our cafe amenities, and even received some “office-warming” gifts.
We’re continuing to put the final touches on 498 Seventh Avenue, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back!
Check out our photo gallery of our first-day experiences.
Got Questions?
We’ve got answers!
Over the past few months, as we’ve prepared to transition into 498 Seventh Avenue, some of you have contacted us with more questions about our new home. On this page you will find our updated FAQs.
Get Ready, Get Set, Go – in Style!
Adjusting to the “new normal” way of working means keeping up professional appearances.
Over the past few months, we’ve all gotten a bit…relaxed in the way we work. As we look ahead to begin rotating staff next month into our new space at 498 Seventh Avenue, now is the perfect opportunity to begin taking a fresh look at workplace-appropriate dress. Whether you’re working in the office in person or joining Zoom meetings remotely with co-workers, presenting a professional appearance shows respect for ourselves, our members and one another.
Be sure to review the Funds’ guidelines for our dress code, and then check out this video for some inspiration from our Ambassadors for transitioning back to a more work-appropriate style.
So take your time, don’t rush and get 498-ready for your Day One orientation. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Get Ready to Check Out the Many Great Safety and Other Features at 498 Seventh Avenue!
Turnstile Access and Smart Elevators
At our new office at 498 Seventh Avenue, we’ve designed the space with you in mind—including many features to make sure you’re safe and healthy.
During these uncertain times, everyone is especially concerned about staying healthy. As we prepare to move to our new office building, we at the Funds are making your safety and well-being a priority. Our work areas at 498 Seventh Avenue have already been designed with many features to help prevent the spread of germs and infections, including the following:
- An advanced air-circulation system throughout the building
- Automated and touchless technologies in the restrooms
- Sanitizing stations throughout the space
- Barrier protections in Member Services areas
- Limited seating in public spaces
- Updated signage that will be placed throughout the building to promote social distancing
We’re also adapting our common areas—including our beautiful ground floor café and the cafés on each floor—to conform to new social distancing standards. And of course, we’ll be disinfecting frequently touched areas and surfaces regularly.


In addition to these safety measures, you can look forward to many exciting upgrades, including state-of-the-art technology. You’ll notice the differences from the moment you approach the staff entrance on 36th Street, where the glass front allows natural light to flow in. The walls in the lobby will have eye-catching video displays and museum-quality murals or artwork. After taking a brief escalator ride to the second floor, you’ll use your Funds ID to pass through a secured turnstile. Then a smart elevator that will allow for safe social distancing will transport you quickly to your floor. Signs will be posted throughout the building to help you navigate your way around each floor and department. Finally, when you clock in and out each day, you’ll now have onscreen icons and help features available with ADP InTouch.
Cafes, Open Plans and
Conference Rooms
Staff Cafes (All Floors) and Open Floor Plan (All Funds)
Here’s more of what you can look forward to at our new space:
Your Workstation: Your PC may be the same, but you will literally be uplifted by a new ergonomic chair and a sit/stand desk that can be customized for your height.
Employee Lockers: A secure digilock staff locker will be waiting for you, which has space to hold your coat, bag and lunch kit.
Staff Café: If you need a place to store your lunch, heat up a meal, grab a cup of coffee or tea for a quick energy boost, or stay hydrated, we’ve got you covered. Each floor has a staff café that comes equipped with commercial sized refrigerators, microwaves and Flavia brew master machines. Our interactive vending machines accept credit and debit cards. The café sinks use filtered water, and there are also filtered water stations that accommodate bottle refills.
Light, Open and Innovative Spaces: Our open floor design allows natural light to flow across many workstations. Offices and workrooms are equipped with whiteboard walls which can be used to record meeting notes or capture ideas from brainstorming sessions.
Touchless Fixtures: Enjoy these features throughout many areas of the building, including bathrooms, which are also equipped with privacy stalls. These touchless amenities are not just fun and easy to use—they also help prevent the spread of germs and infections.
Scanning and Secured Printing: While the Funds promotes a paper-free environment, you won’t have to worry about someone else picking up your papers if you do have to print something. A new Konica Minolta Bizhub is security enabled, which means your information will always end up in the right hands. And with various features like z-fold, banner printing, booklet and pdf password protect, these printers are versatile enough to meet the many needs of our staff and members.
We’re excited to see you soon at our new location at 498 Seventh Avenue!
User’s Guides and Instructions
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