319 meters high in East Manhattan, once owned by the Chrysler Automobile Company. The skyscraper was built in the art deco style, designed by architect Van Allen. The top is decorated with massive rounded arches crowned by a sharp spire. In general, it feels like the whole structure is floating in the air. The construction is considered one of the most stylish skyscrapers in the world.
Wonderful ! For me, the most beautiful building in New York. One of the symbols of rich, prosperous New York and the Roaring Twenties. Its Art-deco.. Read more » style gives it refined details. The eagles are magnificent. located on the 61st floor, they cannot, unfortunately, be seen with the naked eye. we can only observe the radiator caps of the Chrysler brand located on the 31st floor. At night, the spire of the building is impressive. But the details of the building can be appreciated by day. To think that this building will soon be a hundred years old. What a feat!
27.08.22
I've been wanting to visit this building for years but sadly the 4 days I was in New York for the building was closed due to covid and the closet I co.. Read more »uld get were the front doors which was so disappointing as this was August 2022 and everyone seems to have moved on apart from this building. But I did get some nice pics of it from the Empire State Building !!!
17.08.22
The Chrysler Building is an Art Deco-style skyscraper located in the Turtle Bayneighborhood on the East Side of Midtown Manhattan, New York City, at t.. Read more »he intersection of 42nd Street and Lexington Avenue. At 1,046 feet (318.9 m), the structure was the world's tallest building for 11 months before it was surpassed by the Empire State Building in 1931. It is the tallest brick building in the world with a steel framework. As of 2018, the Chrysler is the eighth-tallest building in the city, tied with The New York Times Building.
12.08.22
This is favourite building in New York. Absolutely stunning! It is a shame that it cannot be visited. We could only access the main hall, and we were.. Read more » not allowed to take photos there. However, my recommendation is to visit the new One Summit Vanderbilt building, the only one from which you can get a full and panoramic view of the Chrysler. Not to be missed!!!
25.06.22
I lived in Tudor City for several years, and woke each morning with a view of this most stunning example of Art Deco architecture in the world. One of.. Read more » its less talked about attributes is the magnificent stainless steel spire acts as a lightning rod. As such, when a summer thunderstorm passed, not only did it alleviate the oppressive humidity of NYC in July, I was treated to a spectacular light show with arcs hitting the spire -- the force of which the Chrysler Building kindly sent to ground.
A real beauty, of a kind not made anymore.
19.06.22
Probably the world's most beautiful skyscraper imo, specially considering its age.
Last time we were in NYC 5 years ago we were allowed to enter the l.. Read more »obby, now that's not the case any more. Such a pity.
Still my fav NYC building, just deducting one star because of that.
See some amazing pics I captured from High Line and from Vanderbilt tower.
29.05.22
Not worth visiting, you can’t get inside and there is no good way of taking pictures of the building when close. I would recommend to find a more far .. Read more »away spot with good view for pictures. Architecture is amazing though, unfortunately you can check only the lower part of the building.
15.05.22
Definitely my absolute favorite in NYC, what a beauty this building is. You can go to Grand Central and take a great picture with this gorgeous piece .. Read more »of architecture wonder in the back, best selfie spot to get it in the background. Top of the Rock is a great way to see it as well. I wish there was a way to see it from a neighboring building!
19.04.22
Please visit this amazingly gorgeous building. I'm a native New Yorker and I had a job here a long time ago. I felt so proud to work inside this archi.. Read more »tectural masterpiece. The lobby is stunning too.
17.12.21
Definitely my absolute favorite in NYC, what a beauty this building is. You can go to Grand Central and take a great picture with this gorgeous piece .. Read more »of architecture wonder in the back, best ? selfie spot to get it in the background. Top of the Rock is a great way to see it as well. I wish there was a way to see it from a neighboring building!
30.08.21
Hidden gem. It seems like not many folks know about the Chrysler building but it definitely worth a look. The architecture is actually pretty good
29.08.21
My absolute favorite building in midtown. Gorgeous art deco lobby. Seeing the spire lit at night always cheers me up.
26.06.21
About a year or so ago, i accidentally discovered that the side entrance stairs of the Chrysler goes straight into Grand central station.
I often bra.. Read more »nched through there just to avoid crossing the road that had lots of people trying to get to the trains during rush hour. Not sure if it will make a comeback. But sure hope it does.
I love taking random shots of scenic places and buildings, so i took a slanted one of the Chrysler on my way home from work.
21.05.21
Pretty building! I had a delicious view from my desk when I worked in Midtown East. It's easy to spot from high floors in the city or rooftops in west.. Read more »ern parts of Brooklyn and Queens. If you're getting off a train at Grand Central Station, pop over and take a look--also worthwhile to visit Tudor City and Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza, which are nearby. Midtown East is an underrated neighborhood teeming with history and beauty. Check it out today!
13.04.21
Absolutely a stunning and landmark example of Art Deco style. I have seen it since I was 16 and every time I see it my jaw drops! Beautiful!
03.02.21
We just wanted to thank the jeep ( Chrysler company) for the high quality of Jeep Grand Cherokee wk2 cars, we have 4 of them and all are operated in d.. Read more »ifficult climatic conditions and off-road conditions !! many have very high mileage and have never let us down !! mileage on average 200.000-400.000 thousand km engine v6 3.6
Also in stock Jeep grand Cherokee Trailhawk v2018 with air suspension, quad lift and 190,000 thousand miles, there is no problem with the suspension!
A very sturdy reliable SUV !!
21.12.20
I've travelled for many, many years and this is the most beautiful building ever!! I just love the look and the design of this building. Such a lovely.. Read more » place to visit!
23.10.20
Definitely my favorite building in New York City. Stunning on the inside and out. Very Art Deco on the floor I was on. The historical and whimsical ha.. Read more »nd painted ceiling of the entry way is just the beginning of this immaculate space.
01.10.20
Such a cool building to finally see in person! The construction is so artistic and fascinating.
16.09.20
Most beautiful skyscraper in NYC, maybe in the world.
15.09.20
Don't want to elaborate . But they were not professional @ all .
11.09.20
In the mid-1920s, New York's metropolitan area surpassed London's as the world's most populous metropolitan area and its population exceeded ten milli.. Read more »on by the early 1930s. The era was characterized by profound social and technological changes. Consumer goods such as radio, cinema, and the automobile became widespread. In 1927, Walter Chrysler's automotive company, the Chrysler Corporation, became the third-largest car manufacturer in the United States, behind Ford and General Motors. The following year, Chrysler was named Time magazine's "Person of the Year".
The economic boom of the 1920s and speculation in the real estate market fostered a wave of new skyscraper projects in New York City. The Chrysler Building was built as part of an ongoing building boom that resulted in the city having the world's tallest building from 1908 to 1974. Following the end of World War I, European and American architects came to see simplified design as the epitome of the modern era and Art Deco skyscrapers as symbolizing progress, innovation, and modernity. The 1916 Zoning Resolution restricted the height that street-side exterior walls of New York City buildings could rise before needing to be setback from the street. This led to the construction of Art Deco structures in New York City with significant setbacks, large volumes, and striking silhouettes that were often elaborately decorated. Art Deco buildings were constructed for only a short period of time; but because that period was during the city's late-1920s real estate boom, the numerous skyscrapers built in the Art Deco style predominated in the city skyline, giving it the romantic quality seen in films and plays. The Chrysler Building project was shaped by these circumstances.
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10.09.20
Iconic building
01.09.20
I went the building for business
28.08.20
The structure of the building !
26.08.20
This is one of the most iconic buildings in the world and its competitive history, architectural details and art are absolutely stunning but... No Tou.. Read more »rs? Nothing to see except the lobby? A small portion of this building belongs to America's history and so there should be something arranged where perhaps a story and an observation deck are dedicated to a museum and observatory. Its a shame that its only private offices.
26.08.20
I wasn't in the Chrysler building
10.07.20
I’ve been walking through this building on my commutes for at least 10 years. I have become friends with the security guards and when I was little we .. Read more »called the entrance to the subway “the secret passage.” This lauded secret passage is the quickest way to the train when traveling from the east side. Most people do not know about the entrance.
18.04.20
This iconic building from the outside and inside is a tremendous throwback to the late 1920’s and early 1930s. Simply stunning! (Photos taken on iPad .. Read more »6th Generation)