Midtown East in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Chrysler Building

New York City Designated Landmark

Photographed by Larry Gertner, August 10, 2019

1. The Chrysler Building Marker

Inscription. A stunning statement of the opulent Art Deco style by architect William Van Alen, the 77-story building symbolizes the New York City skyscraper with its distinctive steel tower. Built in 1928-30, it glorified the automobile industry with its frieze of brick and steel cars, eagles, and gargoyles. The Art Deco lobbies are among the finest of the period.

Erected 1988 by New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Art Deco series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 27, 1930.

Location. 40° 45.094′ N, 73° 58.55′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Midtown East. It is on Lexington Avenue near East 42nd Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 405 Lexington Avenue, New York NY 10174, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New York City.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Bronxville Eagle (within shouting distance of this marker); Bowery Savings Bank Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Place (about 400 feet away); Grand Central Terminal (about

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600 feet away); Library Walk (about 700 feet away); The Vanderbilt Eagle (about 700 feet away); Ptl. Thomas Schimenti, NYPD (about 700 feet away); 101 Park Avenue (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Regarding The Chrysler Building. The building is listed in the “American Institute of Architecture (AIA) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition”.

Also see . . . The Chrysler Building at Wikipedia. (Submitted on November 11, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

The Chrysler Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry Gertner, June 28, 2016

2. The Chrysler Building

The Chrysler Building: Art Deco entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry Gertner, December 14, 2018

3. The Chrysler Building: Art Deco entrance

The Chrysler Building: The lobby ceiling image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry Gertner, December 14, 2018

4. The Chrysler Building: The lobby ceiling

The Chrysler Building: Walter Chrysler plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry Gertner, December 14, 2018

5. The Chrysler Building: Walter Chrysler plaque

Art Deco Lobby image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker

6. Art Deco Lobby

Photographed by Craig Baker

7. The Chrysler Building

Credits. This page was last revised on September 18, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 606 times since then and 65 times this year. Last updated on August 19, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 11, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 6, 7. submitted on January 18, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.

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