MetLife Building, Office skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan, US
The MetLife Building rises 246 meters into the Manhattan skyline with 59 floors, featuring a concrete and glass exterior that defines its modern structure.
The building opened on March 7, 1963, initially serving as the Pan Am headquarters before Metropolitan Life Insurance Company acquired it in 1981.
The structure represents mid-20th century corporate architecture and stands as a central element of Manhattan's business district near Grand Central Terminal.
The building contains 85 elevators and connects directly to Grand Central Terminal through an underground passage, providing access to multiple subway lines.
The rooftop formerly operated as a heliport with direct flights to JFK airport until 1968, featuring a specialized landing platform for commercial operations.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: 1963
Architects: The Architects Collaborative, Pietro Belluschi
Official opening: March 7, 1963
Architectural style: Neues Bauen
Elevators: 85
Height: 246 m
Website: http://www.tishmanspeyer.com/properties/Property.aspx?id=57
Website: http://tishmanspeyer.com/properties/Property.aspx?id=57
GPS coordinates: 40.75333,-73.97667
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:40
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