Google: 111 Eight Avenue

111 Eighth Avenue is one of the most important interconnection hubs and data center locations on the East Coast, owned and operated by Google since 2010. Located in Chelsea, Manhattan, the building combines a rich architectural history with modern data infrastructure. It spans a full city block and plays a critical role in powering Google Cloud, content delivery, and enterprise services.

Facility Overview

• Location: Chelsea, New York City
• Size: 2.9 million square feet across 15 floors
• Purpose: Mixed-use for Google’s corporate offices, cloud infrastructure, and interconnectivity/data exchange

Data Center Capabilities

• Carrier Hotel Functionality: Hosts numerous Tier 1 ISPs, peering points, and internet exchanges
• Power & Redundancy:
• Redundant utility feeds
• On-site backup power and battery systems
• Cooling & Infrastructure:
• High-efficiency HVAC systems
• Fiber-rich interconnect environment ideal for content delivery, AI/ML workloads, and low-latency services

Security & Compliance

Physical Security:

• Restricted access with biometric and card-based authentication
• 24/7/365 monitoring with CCTV and on-site security personnel
• Zoned access for data center floors

Certifications & Standards:

Google designs all of its global data centers—including 111 Eighth Avenue—to meet the highest industry benchmarks. Key certifications include:

• ISO/IEC 27001 – Information Security Management
• SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOC 3 Type II Reports – Audited by independent third-party assessors
• PCI DSS – For secure payment processing infrastructure
• FedRAMP – For supporting U.S. government cloud deployments (for applicable services)
• ISO/IEC 27017 – Cloud-specific security controls
• ISO/IEC 27018 – Protection of personal data in the cloud
• ISO 22301 – Business Continuity Management
• ISO 9001 – Quality Management Systems
• HIPAA – Health data security assurance (for GCP healthcare services)

These certifications ensure data protection, business continuity, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence—making the facility suitable for industries like finance, healthcare, government, and enterprise cloud