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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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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
Oct 16, 2024
It's stylish, iconic and art deco building in New York and it totally deserve it's famous. This spots of New York and World Best Building spot, never skip. Full review by uzmelissa
Oct 10, 2024
Every experienced traveler has seen this wonderful structure, only in the distance, from the air, land and sea (and a few only in the movies)! I continue to be amazed by how many travelers have no… Full review by Dennis C
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When the Chrysler Building on Lexington Avenue went up in is 1930, it was the first building higher than the Eiffel Tower. Chrysle…
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The Chrysler Building is an Art Deco skyscraper in the Turtle Bay neighborhood on the East Side of Manhattan. At 319 m, it is the tallest brick b…
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The Chrysler Building is an Art Deco style skyscraper in New York City, located on the east side of Manhattan in the Turtle Bay area …
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An Art Deco skyscraper and one of the tallest skyscrapers in New York City. For a short period of time (11 months) before the Empire …
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For almost a year (11 months) prior to the completion of the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building enjoyed the status of the wo…
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Everything you need to know about visiting the Chrysler Building (405 Lexington Ave, New York, 10174).With its steel sunburst crown, th…
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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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None required - free access to the lobby.
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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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Thanks everyone! Very helpful!
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