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Chrysler Building

What is chrysler building?

· Emily Grant

Key facts

Architect William Van Alen[2]
Location New York City[2]
Construction period 1928 to 1930[2]
Height 1,046 feet (318.8 metres)[2]

The Chrysler Building is an Art Deco office skyscraper in New York City, designed by William Van Alen and built between 1928 and 1930. It is known for its 1,046-foot height and for briefly being the world's tallest building before the Empire State Building opened in 1931.

Context

The Chrysler Building is an Art Deco office skyscraper in New York City, designed by William Van Alen and built between 1928 and 1930. It stands 1,046 feet tall and was briefly the world's tallest building before the Empire State Building opened in 1931. Its spire is a striking feature of the Manhattan skyline, and it remains the tallest brick building in the world with a steel framework. [2] [1]

Documented claims

  • It was briefly the tallest building in the world after its completion in 1930. [1]
  • It is still cited as the tallest brick building in the world with a steel framework. [1]

Related

Flatiron BuildingBoth are iconic New York City skyscrapers known for their distinctive architecture.

Questions and answers

Why do they call it the Chrysler Building?

The building is named after the Chrysler Corporation, which was a major tenant and commissioned the project. [2]

What is the Chrysler Building used for now?

It is an office building, housing various businesses and organizations. [2]

What's so special about the Chrysler Building?

Its Art Deco design, distinctive spire, and its status as a former world's tallest building make it an architectural icon. [2] [1]

Sources

  1. Chrysler Building | NYfacts — nyfacts.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. BUILDING BIG: Databank: Chrysler Building — pbs.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Places