LPC to Review Proposal for an Observation Deck at the Chrysler Building – New York YIMBY

By: Sebastian Morris 7:00 am on May 19, 2020

Proposals to construct a new observation deck on the upper floors of the Chrysler Building have arrived for review by the Landmarks Preservation Commission. As promised by Aby Rosen, co-founder of RFR Holding and part-owner of the Midtown East icon, these plans comprise just one phase of his vision to invigorate interior spaces of the landmark at 405 Lexington Avenue with new restaurants, a food hall, and retail spaces.

Designed by Gensler, the observation deck would be constructed on the 61st floor. The existing terraces at this level are located on both the north- and south-facing elevations. Proposed modifications include replacement of existing terrace doors with new power-operated entryways with widened frames to accommodate wheelchair access.The illustrations also reveal the installation of 13 glass panels spanning just over 51 feet wide at the edge of the terraces. Described as a glass screen, the panels will stand approximately seven feet tall and will align with the top of the terrace windows.

East-West View of existing terrace (left) and proposed glass screen (right) RFR Holding; Gensler

North-South view of existing terrace (left) and proposed glass screen (right) RFR Holding; Gensler

Existing double-hung windows on the 61st and 62nd floors will be replaced with single-lite hinged windows. The existing exterior trim, however, will not be altered.

Renderings of the proposed structure from several vantage points depict minimum visibility of the observation deck from street level.

Street view from third avenue, one block east RFR Holding; Gensler

Street view from East 46th Street, three blocks north RFR Holding; Gensler

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