New York Life Building, Gothic Revival skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan, United States
The New York Life Building rises 187.5 meters with 40 floors, featuring Indiana limestone walls and a golden pyramid-shaped crown at 51 Madison Avenue.
The structure, completed in 1928 and designed by Cass Gilbert, stands on the former location of the original Madison Square Garden and P.T. Barnum's Hippodrome.
The building incorporates architectural elements influenced by Salisbury Cathedral, reflecting the period when American corporate architecture drew inspiration from European religious buildings.
The building contains five basement levels, with direct access to the 28th Street subway station and a vault constructed in collaboration with the Federal Reserve Bank.
The pyramid crown features 25,000 gold leaf tiles, restored in 2007, making it a distinguishing element of the Manhattan skyline.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: 1928
Architects: Cass Gilbert
Official opening: 1928
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
Floors above the ground: 40
Height: 187.5 m
GPS coordinates: 40.74278,-73.98556
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:54
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