Chrysler Building
- Address: 405 Lexington Avenue
- Hours: Open weekdays 9:30am - 4pm
- Admission: Free
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Monument - Modern
The Chrysler Building is an outstanding example of flamboyant Art Deco architecture, in all its glory. A riot of shiny automobile-inspired curves and radiator-cap gargoyles, the 77-story skyscraper was built from 1928 to 1930. Its most striking feature is its pointed, zigzag-detailed crown and spire.
You can enter the lobby to gaze at the Art Deco splendor of its murals, but with no observation deck, that’s as far as it goes for visitors. Perhaps the best view of the Chrysler Building is from its arch rival, the Empire State Building.
Latest Reviews
Review by Donald S, March 2013
Doing what: The Superhero Walking Tour of New York
Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and it was a great way to orient ourselves to this area in NY city. This was approximately 3 miles of walking. We were the only people who brought kids (for a reason). My 12 year old loved it, but it was not really exciting enough for my 9 or 5 year old, plus it might have been a little bit too much walking for them. I would say 10 years and up...
Review by Mark R, March 2013
Doing what: Small-Group Walking Tour of New York City Architecture
It was awesome. Loved every minute of it.
Review by bonnie w, November 2012
Doing what: Small-Group Walking Tour of New York City Architecture
This was an enjoyable and informative tour. We had four people in our group. Lauren, our tour guide, was knowledgeable, very personable and just a delightful young woman. She made the experience so fun, and we all came away with a better understanding of the NYC architectural history and design.
