New York Life Building

The New York Life Building at 51 Madison Avenue was designed by Cass Gilbert and completed in 1928, notable for its gilded pyramidal roof and limestone façade. Built as the headquarters for the New York Life Insurance Company, the tower blends Gothic-inspired ornamentation with early-20th-century skyscraper technology. The building is a designated New York City landmark and its gilded roof remains a distinctive feature of the Midtown skyline.