Chanin Building

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122 E 42nd St Rm 200
New York, NY 10017

The Chanin Building, located at 122 East 42nd Street in New York City, is a striking example of Art Deco architecture, completed in 1928. Standing 680 feet tall with 56 stories, its design features a blend of buff brick, limestone, and terracotta, showcasing elaborate ornamentation and a distinctive silhouette that has become a symbol of New York's architectural landscape.

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Dominik D.
8/31/2021

A big, imposing, classically architectured (not a word, but I'm coining it here) Building. These old buildings are like utilitarian art, you can use it but you can also just look at it for a...

Andrea A.
5/19/2024

In 2005 I was in the lobby of the Chrysler building and met a lady in her 80s with her daughter, she told me her father was the chief metal worker and the famous eagle adornments had been made in...

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Donna H.
8/31/2013

Great Art Deco building that does allow you inside. Wonderful bas relief on exterior. Definately worth a look

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Freedom J.
7/24/2018

Elevators are always broken and will take 5-7 minutes to get up where you need to go if your floor is high up. Check-in with the security desk usually has its peak times. Arrive early if you can.

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Matt K.
3/15/2014

Nyc best kept secret for the fastest access to the grand central subway station. Depending on where you live obviously but it is amazing when it is snowing out.

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