This iconic art-deco structure, completed in 1929, is one of the most elegant skyscrapers in New York. A decorative eagle head juts out near the summit, and the building's pinnacle resembles a gleaming modernist crown—all crafted by hand in chrome-nickel steel. Though you can't ride to the top, you can get a great look at its elegant profile from the Observation Deck of the nearby Empire State Building. The beautiful lobby is also worth checking out. 405 Lexington Ave. at 42nd Street (subway line S, 4, 5, 6 or 7 to 42nd Street-Grand Central), Manhattan, New York City.
