Citibank

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At dawn, when most banks were quiet and empty, a delivery driver noticed something odd outside Citibank's front door. A small bird had become trapped in the revolving glass entrance, flapping frantically as pedestrians rushed past. Curious, he opened the door wider and gently scooped up the tiny creature. The bird calmed down momentarily before taking off into the morning sky, leaving behind just enough time for our delivery man to wave goodbye with a smile. From then on, locals joked that Citibank’s revolving doors were not only for money but also for wayward birds.

2. At dusk, when the sun painted Citibank’s facade in golden hues, a neighborhood dog began visiting the bank's front door every day. He would sit there for hours, tail wagging, as if waiting for someone. One evening, a delivery driver arrived and noticed the dog. Smiling, he called out, ‘Hey, little guy, are you guarding the bank?’ The dog perked up, wagged his tail harder, then ran inside. Everyone watched, puzzled—until a minute later, a familiar voice came from within: “Woof! I’m just checking my balance!”

3. Late one night, when the city slept, a security guard heard an unusual humming sound coming from inside Citibank's vault. Curious, he followed the noise and found a small light bulb had come loose, causing the hum. As he tightened it, a voice from behind said, 'Thanks for saving us from that eerie sound!' Turning around, he saw only empty corridors—everyone else was long gone home. The next morning, everyone laughed it off as just another late-night adventure in the life of New York’s quietest bank.

4. In the early morning, before anyone else arrived, a delivery driver found a small, glittering coin on the sidewalk near the entrance. Picking it up curiously, he noticed that every time he approached the bank's doors, the coin changed shape—first into a key, then into a tiny lock. Finally, just as the sun was rising, the coin transformed into a little golden envelope with a note inside reading: ‘Dear friend, I’m sorry for the confusion. This is our new branch key.’ A delivery driver looked around sheepishly and whispered to himself, ‘Next time I’ll check the address twice!’