Chrysler Building
Chrysler Building
4.5
Monday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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This Art Deco masterpiece is actually no longer the property of the auto manufacturer.
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Neighbourhood: Midtown East
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- Grand Central – 42nd St • 2 min walk
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- Jeffry bEssendon, Australia13,865 contributionsMasterpiece of Art Deco architectureThe Chrysler Building is a masterpiece of Art Deco architecture. It was completed in 1930, in the depths of the Great Depression. The building was wholly owned by Walter Chrysler. Chrysler intended that the skyscraper would be a reflection of the Modernism embodied in Chrysler automobiles. The Chrysler Building was the tallest building in the world for a brief period. Although the Empire State Building was taller, many observers think that he Chrysler Building is an outstanding landmark of Art Deco design. It is probably the most striking building in NYC.Visited February 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten April 4, 2023
- TravelingSoccerLoonSaint Paul, Minnesota3,188 contributionsIconic Art Deco SkyscraperOnce the tallest building in the world when completed in 1930, it was eclipsed by the Empire State Building 11 months later. However, it remains a stunning architectural masterpiece and is considered one the finest examples of Art Deco architecture in the world. The iconic skyscraper seems to pop up into view around every turn when walking around midtown Manhattan near Grand Central Station.Visited November 2022Written June 6, 2023
- Thomas VOakland, California16,407 contributionsLook for the SpireWe could see it from the window of our Brooklyn apartment. It has the iconic art deco spire. An important office building from the early 20th Century, now it is just an office building midtown on 42nd Street. The spire looks great after dark.Visited May 2023Written July 15, 2023
- Happy DaysDurban, South Africa30 contributionsAn NYC beauty.An Art Deco classic. The building is visible from many blocks around, and is spectacular as it gleams in the sunlight. Truly an icon of design and architecture. The lobby is open to visitors, and gives a sense of the glamour of NYC in times gone by. Lovely details to observe on the walls, elevator doors, and ceilings.Visited June 2023Travelled with familyWritten August 16, 2023
- NikaNumber1Royal Oak, Michigan6,588 contributionsGreat views of the city. The building pics are nice as well.This is a great view of the Chrysler building. It’s sad and bad that I get this building and the Empire mixed up. I should know the ornate arches at the top of the Chrysler building by now. :/ It’s a good picture view up from Lexington. Every time I come to NYC, I realize there’s yet another building or site seeing locale I missed.Visited November 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten November 2, 2023
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Nana Covrig
Iasi, Romania4 contributions
Oct. 2023 • Family
2 weeks ago I had my first trip ever to New York City and I’ve been always fascinated by the Chrysler Building after seeing it in so many films and photos. I took many pictures from the outside and after reading so many negative reviews on tripadvisor, I got the courage to try to enter the lobby. I was with my father, a security guard approached us and politely told us that if we stand still in a corner we can take some photos, but not videos and then to leave. I was beyond excited that I got the chance to see the famous lobby after so many years of dreaming about seeing this building! I hope that they will open an observation deck one day.
Written November 7, 2023
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NikaNumber1
Royal Oak, MI6,588 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Couples
This is a great view of the Chrysler building. It’s sad and bad that I get this building and the Empire mixed up.
I should know the ornate arches at the top of the Chrysler building by now. :/
It’s a good picture view up from Lexington.
Every time I come to NYC, I realize there’s yet another building or site seeing locale I missed.
I should know the ornate arches at the top of the Chrysler building by now. :/
It’s a good picture view up from Lexington.
Every time I come to NYC, I realize there’s yet another building or site seeing locale I missed.
Written November 2, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Happy Days
Durban, South Africa30 contributions
Jun. 2023 • Family
An Art Deco classic. The building is visible from many blocks around, and is spectacular as it gleams in the sunlight. Truly an icon of design and architecture.
The lobby is open to visitors, and gives a sense of the glamour of NYC in times gone by. Lovely details to observe on the walls, elevator doors, and ceilings.
The lobby is open to visitors, and gives a sense of the glamour of NYC in times gone by. Lovely details to observe on the walls, elevator doors, and ceilings.
Written August 16, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thomas V
Oakland, CA16,407 contributions
May 2023
We could see it from the window of our Brooklyn apartment. It has the iconic art deco spire. An important office building from the early 20th Century, now it is just an office building midtown on 42nd Street. The spire looks great after dark.
Written July 16, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
TravelingSoccerLoon
Saint Paul, MN3,188 contributions
Nov. 2022
Once the tallest building in the world when completed in 1930, it was eclipsed by the Empire State Building 11 months later. However, it remains a stunning architectural masterpiece and is considered one the finest examples of Art Deco architecture in the world. The iconic skyscraper seems to pop up into view around every turn when walking around midtown Manhattan near Grand Central Station.
Written June 7, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
dotsdashes2017
New York City, NY107 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
This iconic New York landmark can be admired only from the street. Not even the lobby is open to the public. Perhaps this will change in the future.
Written May 17, 2023
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Sms1999
New York City, NY20 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Bad bad new management won’t allow anyone to see the beautiful lobby. Lived in NYC for 45 years. Took a friend just to see the lobby and we were NOT ALLOWED.
Written May 3, 2023
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,865 contributions
Feb. 2023 • Couples
The Chrysler Building is a masterpiece of Art Deco architecture. It was completed in 1930, in the depths of the Great Depression. The building was wholly owned by Walter Chrysler. Chrysler intended that the skyscraper would be a reflection of the Modernism embodied in Chrysler automobiles. The Chrysler Building was the tallest building in the world for a brief period. Although the Empire State Building was taller, many observers think that he Chrysler Building is an outstanding landmark of Art Deco design. It is probably the most striking building in NYC.
Written April 4, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
richard o
Kidderminster, UK3 contributions
Feb. 2023 • Family
22/02/2023 met at the entrance of the building by the head of security abusing people who entered before we did. What a awful man. People trust me you don't want to go. He told us it's been closed to the public for three years. Nasty chap but it didn't ruin our day
Written February 22, 2023
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Tanya B
Dublin, Ireland140 contributions
Feb. 2023 • Couples
You are not allowed into the lobby anymore and the security staff are very rude and aggressive if you do go in the door.. I would suggest they put a sign up to say there is no longer public access so people font try and visit..Also TripAdvisor could update their blurb to say you can no longer enter.. It is an amazing building from the outside ..
Written February 16, 2023
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Rivall
Caracas, Venezuela139 contributions
Hi, is there tour to visit the building? can I easely visit it on my own or do I have to take the tour?
SanDiegoMomma
San Diego, CA189 contributions
No tours are offered. All you can see is the lobby
W Fredric G
Los Angeles, CA164 contributions
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........
Ray A
Blue Ridge, GA174 contributions
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.
dennisgell
Stafford, UK33 contributions
Is their a ticket which covers the viewing platform and a meal in the centre.
GLWayne
Newbury, UK643 contributions
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.
girlish_sista
Canberra, Australia88 contributions
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
Betty P
San Miguel de Tucuman, Argentina2,590 contributions
Hi! I agree with previous reviews! The lobby shouldn't be missed!
Marvellous indeed!!!!
Debbie L
The Dalles, OR88 contributions
One of the reviews mentioned buying tickets for the Chrysler Building. What is included in the ticket price?
Ravyboy
Dunedin, New Zealand103 contributions
The lobby is the only part of the building that is open to the public and there is no charge for entry. The lobby is beautiful with lots of art-deco details, wonderful intricate woodwork and a lovely ceiling mural. Spectacular architecture both inside and out.
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