In 2001, we reported that the UN headquarters complex in New York City-built largely between 1949 to 19527-no longer conformed to current safety, fire, and building codes or to UN technology and security requirements.8 6GAO, Cost Estimating and Assessment Guide, The UN General Assembly noted that conditions in the UN headquarters complex posed serious risks to the health and safety of staff, visitors, and tourists. Thus, in December 2006, after several years of design and planning, the UN General Assembly unanimously approved the CMP to renovate the UN headquarters complex, at a budget not to exceed $1.88 billion.