The, by far, worse part of the journey to work

This may seem like a nice and pleasant stroll, but it’s unparalleled the worse part of the journey to work. Until this point it is quite possible to walk in shadier streets and avoid direct contact with the sun. Then you reach the bridge…

You cross this bridge above Varick St. This is the first time the sun's rays hits you with a punch, so you hold your breath.

Walk down the stairs and mentally prepare yourself.

To walk this "tiny block" to reach the...

Open space that contains more heat than any other place in New York.

Think happy thoughts before you reach the entrance (that's in the red building), press the elevator, wait, wait some more, get into the elevator, press the button and arrive to the AC-equipped office and finally exhale.