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Chrysler Building

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #109 of 1,312 attractions in New York City
Traveler Description: This Art Deco masterpiece is actually no longer the property of the auto manufacturer.
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Attraction type: Architectural building, Other
Address: 405 Lexington and 42nd St. New York City, NY 10174
Tel: 212 682 3070

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Reviews of Chrysler Building

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1 of 5 stars
alphakat
Jun 21, 2008

On Saturdays the lobby of this building is C-L-O-S-E-D. It's roped off at the entry; the lights are dimmed, and you can see almost nothing from the mats they let you stand on just inside the revolving doors. The guards don't even acknowledge your existence. You end up feeling like you have something nasty and contagious. So, please save your... more

5 of 5 stars
cubsmug24
Feb 17, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

The best skyscraper in New York and one of the best in the country. Didn't go inside but just looking at it from outside is enough for me to realize how awesome this building is. Makes the Empire State Building look bland in comparison. more

5 of 5 stars
Bowling Green, KY
Oct 25, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

We did not get to take a look inside the entrance of the building, but just seeing it, it is such a beautiful building. Great view of it when walking on E 42nd st towards grand central, Top of the rocks views of it are blocked by met life building, but from the Empire state building you get completely unobstructed... more

Mar 17, 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

I loved seeing the Chrysler building at day and at night. You can get some fantastic views from the side of Grand central terminal and i suggest that you go up the ESB or TOTR at night to see the Chrysler lit up in all its glory. more

Mar 6, 2006
9/9 found this review helpful

This has to be my favourite landmark in NYC - its unmistakeable spire is unique and when its lit up at night is a real beauty. However, this is about as much as you will get to see. You can go into the lobby but this is as far as you can get. There is no observation deck or for... more

4 of 5 stars
Saskatoon, SK
Jul 11, 2005
8/9 found this review helpful

I've always admired the architecture of the Chrysler Building. Built during the zenith of the American Art Deco period, it is one of the definitive examples of Art Deco architecture. I was eager to see this building and to look at the interior. Since it is a working office building, there is not a lot to see. Unlike the Empire... more

Reviews of Chrysler Building

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Chrysler Building Address

405 Lexington and 42nd St., New York City, NY 10174
Tel: 212 682 3070