Chrysler Building
Structure and Historic and Protected Site
Turtle Bay, New York
Has a stamp of approval from Michelin Travel & Lifestyle and New York Habitat
"One of our favorite NY buildings."(3 Tips)
"... Designed by achitect William Van Alen, the building still lights up the NY..."(4 Tips)
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"... is a NYC classic, with Art Deco motif's,look at the top and you will see, plus..."(3 Tips)
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Cooper SmithAugust 16, 2012For a sans-tourist view of the NYC skyline, tell security you're going to Zen Dentistry on the 69th floor. Once there, ask if they take your insurance. While they research, enjoy the view & take pics Read more
No observation deck. My dentist is on the 69th floor so here’s a peek of the view. The lobby elevator only takes you up to a transfer point on 57 floor; there’s a smaller elevator to get near the top.
ℳ𝒶𝓎♍January 24, 2019The lobby still has that old-world New York style. Take a shortcut through the lobby to admire the nice art deco motifs. Being a prominent building, security guards can be strict in matters of access
- ℳ𝒶𝓎♍January 24, 2019Once world's tallest building and a NYC icon, Chrysler Building is a gorgeous Art Deco style skyscraper with all of the elegance and grandeur you'd expect from a Midtown Manhattan's building
If you'd really like to see what the view looks like from the top, make an appt with one of the dentists on the top floors. Get a cleaning and enjoy the view.- EchoDAFebruary 15, 2012The top of the building is a NYC classic, with Art Deco motif's,look at the top and you will see, plus the interior's take you back to the 30's..
- EchoDADecember 22, 2011the top of the building is a NYC classic, with Art Deco motif's,look at the top and you will see, plus the interior's take you back to the 30's..
Daniel TrezubMay 12, 2013The details inside the lobby are fantastic. Make sure you get inside to see them. Don't mind the people that work here, they don't get the beauty or the importance of the building.
MetroFocusJuly 13, 2011The Chrysler Building is a great place to watch Manhattanhenge - you only have 4 chances to do this each year so when it happens go here and don't forget your camera! Read more
ArtNerdNewYorkMay 6, 2012Automobile-inspired, Art Deco decadence, the Chrysler building is one of the most recognizable buildings in the world and was designed by William Van Alen. Built in 1930, it was the headquarters for Read more
HectorDecember 19, 2015It will always be one of the most impressive art-deco masterpieces in the world
Untapped CitiesJuly 20, 2012From 1930 to 1931 the Chrysler Building was the tallest building in the world. Did you know parts of the building were modeled on 1920s Chryslers? Read more
SPIDER-MAN ON BWAYSeptember 9, 2011It's an architectural masterpiece but also secretly conceals the most notorious freak in NYC. Somewhere in the towering recesses, the Green Goblin can be heard pounding out standards on a grand piano.
Michelin Travel & LifestyleFebruary 19, 2013New York’s tallest for only one year, the 1930 skyscraper’s spire of radiant stainless steel arches won it icon status nonetheless. - Green Guide Editor
New York HabitatApril 10, 2012Unfortunately this beautiful Art Deco building’s observation deck has been closed since 1945. The marble lobby is open to visitors though, and it’s free!
Bloomberg TVJuly 16, 2012How much would you pay for the tallest brick building in the world? In 2008, a 90% stake in this classic Art Deco-style structure was purchased by the Abu Dhabi Investment Council for $800m
Smithsonian ChannelJune 24, 2011To clinch the title of world’s tallest building, William P. Chrysler had a spire hoisted onto this skyscraper’s crown in secret, beating its rival at 40 Wall Street by 120 feet. (From Aerial America) Read more
Lauren Murphy-GerlingMarch 6, 2013A unique building that you cannot miss. A must see for first timers to the city.
Rebecca BrownJuly 14, 2013Built in 1930 and designed by Architect, William Van Alen. Height is 1,046 ft (319 m). Fact; Built from 29961 tons of steel and 3,826,000 bricks.
Judy Briskman ArnoldApril 19, 2013One of the most recognizable buildings in N.Y.C. skyline and one of the most interesting, architecturally speaking, IMHO
Mitchell LuoFebruary 28, 2014Easy to walk and pass by. The neon at night changes its color for different occasions.
Renaissance HotelsMay 22, 2012The lobby at the Chrysler Building, clad in marble, onyx and amber, is one of the most beautiful, iconic rooms in NYC. For more local tips, follow us on 4sq or check out www.renhotels.com.
TIMEFebruary 29, 2012TIME's 1929 "Man of the Year" was Walter P. Chrysler, a man who helped shape not only the American auto-industry, but architecture as well.
Algonquin HotelOctober 1, 2010Thanks to a last minute decision to add a needle-thin spire through the crown of the building, Chrysler was championed the “Worldʼs Tallest Building” for eleven months in the 1930 “Race of The Sky”.
The Capital GrilleSeptember 17, 2013Completed in 1930, this Art Deco landmark is still the tallest brick building in the world.
IWalked Audio ToursMay 8, 2012Iconic NYC skyscraper. Was vision of Walter Percy Chrysler who wanted the world's highest toilet so he could "look down on Henry Ford and s**t on the rest of the world." More site history here. <LINK> Read more- There is no observation deck or any formal tour. It's best for tourists to run in and take a quick pick of the ceiling and run out so as not to annoy those of us who work here.
NY WaterwayMay 2, 2012There's no observation deck, but the lobby of the Chrysler Building is worth a visit to see the ceiling mural.
HISTORYMarch 30, 2010The Chrysler Building was built at an average rate of four floors per week & was the world's tallest building for 11 months before it was surpassed by the Empire State Building in 1931.
- Metropolis MagazineMarch 25, 2012One of our favorite NY buildings. Designed by achitect William Van Alen, the building still lights up the NY skyline.
- Metropolis magazineApril 10, 2012One of our favorite NY buildings. Designed by achitect William Van Alen, the building still lights up the NY skyline.
Jacob ShemkovitzAugust 27, 2013Art Deco skyscraper; distinctive feature of Manhattan skyline; at one point world's tallest building
BLOUIN ARTINFOMarch 1, 2011Despite housing the Chrysler headquarters for 20 years, the company never owned the building. Rather, Walter Chrysler paid for the construction privately to insure its inheritance by his family.
Rob MehtaFebruary 28, 2014There is no observation room here. Unless you are going to see the dentist.
The New York Daily NewsOctober 13, 2010The art deco skyscraper was the tallest building in the world for 11 months. See photos of its history on our photo archive website! Read more
Diego RufoMarch 31, 2011Definitely, its Art-Deco style and the lightning at its top give you one of the most admired buildings worldwide Read more
- It really is sad there is no observation deck in the building. I feel sad for the tourists when they bounce in the lobby and realize that's all they'll get to see.
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The Chrysler Building is an Art Deco style skyscraper in NYC, located on the east side of Manhattan at the intersection of 42nd St & Lexington Ave. Standing at 1,047 ft (319 m), it was the world's tallest building for 11 months before it was surpassed by the Empire State Building in 1931.
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