Chrysler Building, NY

The Chrysler Building    

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The Chrysler Building is an Art Deco skyscraper on the East Side of Manhattan in New York City, at the intersection of 42nd Street and Lexington …

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Dec 3, 2024
Long term dream to gaze up at the Building and explore the foyer, I wasn't disappointed. Gleaming at it, I couldn't have ask for better weather to accentuate the colors. Full review by ralf s
Dec 1, 2024
I love the building and have never been inside, so on this trip I decided to make my way over to take a look. Mind you it’s thanks giving weekend on Sunday afternoon, I go through the revolving door … Full review by Douglas S
Oct 18, 2024
Fantastic building, always wanted to see the inside in person, and it did not disappoint. HOWEVER... one employee marred the experience by practically yelling at us to back away while taking pictur… Full review by Japokie
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Architectural style:Art Deco
Located:405 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, New York 10174
Construction completed:May 27, 1930
Opened:May 27, 1930
Owner:Land: Cooper Union
Construction started:January 21, 1929
Floors:77
Surface area:1,196,958 sq ft (111,201.0 m²)
Architect:William Van Alen
Type:Office building

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Hi, is there tour to visit the building? can I easely visit it on my own or do I have to take the tour?
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No tours are offered. All you can see is the lobby
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There is no viewing deck at the Chrysler building; currently, the best panorama of the New York City skyline is The Top of …
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There is no viewing deck at the Chrysler building; currently, the best panorama of the New York City skyline is The Top of the Rock at Rockefeller center high above the skating rink; it costs around $28 dollars for adults to stay as long as they want; it is without question the best view in New York........
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The viewing deck at the Chrysler Building has been closed for decades, so get your Manhattan views either at 30 Rock or the Empire State, or the magnificent One World Trade …
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The viewing deck at the Chrysler Building has been closed for decades, so get your Manhattan views either at 30 Rock or the Empire State, or the magnificent One World Trade observatory downtown. BUT, don't miss the Chrysler Bldg...the others are just high views; this building is pure art, like nothing else in the world. The very coolest introduction to it is a short old BBC Documentary hosted by actor John Malkovich. It online on YouTube. Search for BBC documentary, Chrysler Bldg, Malkovich. You'll see the unforgettable lobby with its 30 elevators, the largest ceiling mural in the world (for its time), and the decor that was the absolute peak of the Art Deco style. Malcovich takes you up to the top, and you see the world famous eagle-headed gargoyles up close, and the original private quarters of Mr. Chrysler. Wildest of all, there is old film of the architect wearing a hat in the shape of the famous spire of the building at the opening celebration in 1929/30, and a group of dancers dressed as "Machine Men" prancing around the parapets. Best of all, you'll see the absolutely stunning array of pointed windows culminating in the sharp spire...with great shots of it all, by day and by night.
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Is their a ticket which covers the viewing platform and a meal in the centre.
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Bear in mind that any building you go up will not have that building in the view, so I would recommend going up the rock or one world, as you'll want the Chrysler or the empire state …
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Bear in mind that any building you go up will not have that building in the view, so I would recommend going up the rock or one world, as you'll want the Chrysler or the empire state in your view. And eat somewhere else entirely as you'll be paying well over the odds at any of those buildings.
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how do i get tickets to go inside the chrysler building i cant seem to find any info
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Admission to the Chrysler Building is free, but only to the lobby because the building is used for business - it's not just a tourist attraction. The art deco is amazing and worth the trip, …
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Admission to the Chrysler Building is free, but only to the lobby because the building is used for business - it's not just a tourist attraction. The art deco is amazing and worth the trip, especially if you're in the vicinity.
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Hi, Curious to those who mentioned going to the top - how do we go about getting tickets? We'll be there in late …
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Hi, Curious to those who mentioned going to the top - how do we go about getting tickets? We'll be there in late September? Thanks in advance, Lisa
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Hello Lisa, When in New York I, too, believed people could view the city from the Chrysler Building but, not so, unfortunately. I had a few conversations with security guards and …
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Hello Lisa, When in New York I, too, believed people could view the city from the Chrysler Building but, not so, unfortunately. I had a few conversations with security guards and employees about this, and I was not the first to believe this. The only buildings I know where you can view the city from the heights are the Empire State Building, Top of the Rock at the Rockefeller Building and the One World Observatory in the recently opened Freedom Tower near the 7/11 Memorial. Tickets for all these viewing centres are available on line. If you know the date you want to go, I would strongly advise you book ahead. The only one I have experienced is the Empire State Building. When in New York this time, I went to Rockefeller Centre and the lines were so very long so decided not to go to Top of the Rock. Freedom Tower opened just after I left New York. Freedom Tower is the highest of the three. No matter which building you select, you should still enjoy the view as have others.
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