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

570 Lexington Avenue

New York City Designated Landmark

Photographed By Larry Gertner, December 12, 2018

1. 570 Lexington Avenue Marker

Inscription. Designed by the renowned architectural firm of Cross & Cross, this 1929-1931 Art Deco Building is one of the most expressive skyscrapers of its era. It was constructed as the headquarters for the RCA Corporation but was deeded to the General Electric Company prior to its completion. The octagonal brick-clad tower rises fifty stories from a rounded corner. Complex multi-colored brickwork and terra cotta, carved red marble detail, and nickel-silver ornamentation are especially noteworthy. The stylized figures at the tower’s crown are an allegory of the “wireless communications”. An award-winning restoration of the building was undertaken in 1994-1996 as a joint venture of Columbia University, G. Soros Realty, and the Mendik Company under the direction of WCA Design Group, Inc.

Erected 1998 by New York City 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 year for this entry is 1998.

Location. 40° 45.421′ N, 73° 58.332′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Midtown East. Marker is at the intersection of Lexington Avenue and E. 51st

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Street, on the right when traveling south on Lexington Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 570 Lexington Avenue, New York NY 10022, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Benjamin Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Bartholomew Church and Community House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Seagram Building (about 600 feet away); Lever House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Madison Avenue & 50th Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); William Lescaze (approx. 0.2 miles away); Central Synagogue (approx. 0.2 miles away); 116 East 55th Street (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Regarding 570 Lexington Avenue. The building is listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".

Also see . . . The Gothic-Art Deco General Electric Building - 570 Lexington Avenue. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on March 16, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Photographed By Larry Gertner, February 4, 2019

2. 570 Lexington Avenue Marker

The marker is at the left hand entrance.

570 Lexington Avenue, corner entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, February 4, 2019

3. 570 Lexington Avenue, corner entrance

The Art Deco embellishment was extended to the subway entrance pillar (right).

570 Lexington Avenue building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, February 4, 2019

4. 570 Lexington Avenue building

570 Lexington Avenue spire image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, December 12, 2018

5. 570 Lexington Avenue spire

"An allegory of the “wireless communications”"

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 340 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 15, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 4, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 5. submitted on December 15, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.