Chrysler Building

The Chrysler Building at 405 Lexington Avenue is an Art Deco skyscraper designed by architect William Van Alen and completed in 1930. Its stainless-steel terraced crown and automobile-themed ornamentation are signature features; it was the world's tallest building for a brief period until 1931. The building is widely cited as an iconic example of early 20th-century skyscraper design in New York City.