Most of the building is devoted to office space. ![]() The lobby has a bank branch and an entrance to the nearby railroad terminal and the associated subway station, while the second floor contains the Le Pavillon restaurant. The superstructure is made of steel and concrete, and the interior spaces are designed to be as high as 105 feet (32 m). The facade is made mostly of glass panels, while the spandrels between stories are made of terracotta. The building's base contains a wedge-shaped void, and the tower tapers as it rises, with several "pavilions" and a pinnacle at the top. One Vanderbilt's facade and design is intended to harmonize with Grand Central Terminal immediately to the east. Its roof is 1,301 feet (397 m) high and its spire is 1,401 feet (427 m) above ground, making it the city's fourth-tallest building after One World Trade Center, Central Park Tower, and 111 West 57th Street. Designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox for developer SL Green Realty, the skyscraper opened in 2020. One Vanderbilt is a 93-story supertall skyscraper at the corner of 42nd Street and Vanderbilt Avenue in the Midtown Manhattan neighborhood of New York City. SL Green Realty, National Pension Service of Korea, Hines Interests Limited Partnership Once the elevators have reached the top, they will stay there for a few minutes so that you can enjoy the beautiful view. ‘Ascent’, two glass elevators positioned on the outside of the building bring you to the top of the One Vanderbilt building. If you’re not afraid of heights, you can step into the overhangs for some great views of Madison Avenue. In addition, SUMMIT One Vanderbilt has two glass-floored overhangs called ‘Levitation’. The space offers views over Central Park and Uptown Manhattan. It’s the perfect place for a special selfie. It is strongly recommended to not wear skirts or dresses when going to the Summit, as the floor and ceiling are made out of mirrors.Īs you walk through, you’ll enter ‘Affinity’ where hundreds of silver balloons float around. Above this room, you can walk over the balustrade where you can look into the large round mirrors. Upon entering, you will enter the ‘Transcendence’: a space with high ceilings, filled with mirrors to create a surreal experience and where you can take the most impressive Instagram photos. All in all, a visit to Summit will immerse you in the best views of New York in several ways. Summit is not your ordinary observation deck, there are also four experiences created by Kenzo Digital that stimulate your senses. ![]() ![]() There is also an indoor café with a fireplace and an outdoor terrace with a bar. In addition to the beautiful views, the observation deck offers ‘Air’, an art experience that you can walk through. From here you have a unique view of the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, Bryant Park, and Times Square which are nearby. SUMMIT One Vanderbilt observation deck covers three floors of the impressive skyscraper. One Vanderbilt is across from Grand Central. Buy tickets for SUMMIT One Vanderbilt here SUMMIT One Vanderbilt The Summit is not only an observation deck, it is also a special audiovisual experience. The viewpoint is at an altitude of 1000 feet and offers great views of surrounding landmarks like the Empire State Building. This observation deck in New York is located in the One Vanderbilt skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan, next to the Grand Central Terminal. Summit at One Vanderbilt tickets are available online.
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