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7 Tallest Buildings in New York City |
You can always tell who’s a tourist in New York City – the one gazing upward in awe. Don’t just stand there blocking foot traffic; head inside and upward (where accessible) for the best, falcon’s eye views of the Big Apple skyline.
- Empire State Building
Height: 1,250 ft.
Built: 1931
Public access? Yes – Tickets required
Did You Know? Open 365 days a year, the grand old lady offers more than just observation decks. There are also historic exhibits, and the building is a model of retrofitting for sustainability and energy efficiency.
- Bank of America Tower
Height: 1,200 ft.
Built: 2008
Public access? Yes, year round, weather permitting.
Did You Know? Just a block away from the Avenue of the Americas, the newest addition to the NYC skyline could be termed a billion-dollar chia pet. The roof-top topiary garden is a favorite lunch spot.
- (tie) Chrysler Building
Height: 1,046 ft.
Built: 1930
Public access? Yes – lobby only
Did You Know? Though it no longer tops the all-around list, it’s still the tallest brick building in the world. Visitors can enter the lobby to view the art deco detail and a mural by Edward Trumbull. There is no access beyond the lobby.
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New York Times Building
Height: 1,046 ft.
Built: 2007
Public access? Yes – lobby only
Did You Know? Smart elevators allow passengers to input their destination before boarding, which increases efficiency and decreases wait time. Visitors can enjoy the lobby garden and art installations.
- American International Building
Height: 952 ft.
Built: 1932
Public access? No – top-floor observatory is now closed to the public.
Did You Know? The grey limestone building has a white-colored top, reminiscent of a snow-capped mountain.
- The Trump Building
Height: 927 ft.
Built: 1930
Public access? Lobby only
Did You Know? Often called the crown jewel of Wall Street, it was built in a record-breaking 11 months during a three-way race to build the world’s tallest building.
- Citigroup Center
Height: 915 ft.
Built: 1977
Public access? Retail and restaurant levels only.
Did You Know? Has double-decker elevator cars to allow for more office space.
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