1 Rockefeller Plaza

1 Rockefeller Plaza is a 36-story Art Deco skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan featuring limestone carvings and setbacks that create a distinctive profile within the Rockefeller Center complex. The building houses offices, retail spaces, and provides direct access to the complex's underground concourse.

The building opened in 1937 as the headquarters for Time Inc magazine. In 1960, it became home to General Dynamics, reflecting how corporate tenants changed over the decades in Midtown.

The building displays several artworks, including the Pegasus bas-relief and Carl Milles' wooden sculpture series Man and Nature. These pieces shape its appearance and invite visitors to notice the details while walking through the Rockefeller Center complex.

Multiple subway lines provide direct access to the building, making it easy for visitors to arrive. The underground connections to the rest of the complex allow you to explore the area conveniently even during bad weather.

On the 10th floor, the building features an unusual architectural asymmetry: the side facing 48th Street is set back while the side facing 49th Street runs completely straight. This design choice is clearly visible from the street below and shows how the building adapted to the city block's complex constraints.

GPS coordinates: 40.75800,-73.97900

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:26