One Vanderbilt is perfectly tailored for the future workplace with column-free floorplates, floor-to-ceiling windows, unmatched ceiling heights, 360-degree views, and Wired Certified for best-in-class connectivity, infrastructure, and technology readiness. Located in the city’s premier business district, with unrivaled access to Grand Central Terminal, One Vanderbilt will provide unmatched convenience and accessibility. The project broke ground in October 2016 and it was opened in September 2020. An observation deck, known as the Summit, was inaugurated in October 2021.
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www.onevanderbilt.comAbout One Vanderbilt
Along with the Chrysler Building and Empire State Building, One Vanderbilt is one of three landmarks that define Manhattan’s skyline. The project transforms the civic experience of the Grand Central District, introducing cutting-edge office space and new accessible pathways to one of the city’s largest transportation hubs. The base of the building joins the spatial sequence of Grand Central and forms a doorstep to the city, greeting thousands of commuters daily. An integrated complex of below-grade conditions offers connections to the terminal and an active, 14,000-square-foot pedestrian plaza on Vanderbilt Avenue. By 2022, the tower will fully support the new plan for East Side Access, which extends Long Island Railroad (LIRR) service to Grand Central.
Midtown is both the heart of the business district and a center for the arts. Most widely known for Times Square and as the home of global corporate headquarters, Midtown presents intoxicating variety. To the north are Central Park, Michelin-star restaurants, Fifth Avenue’s world-class shopping, and cultural institutions like the Museum of Modern Art. The south is anchored by beautiful green spaces like Bryant Park and Madison Square Park. The east is a dynamic blend that includes Rockefeller Center and the United Nations Headquarters. Venture further west in Midtown, and entertainment is abundant at Madison Square Garden and in the Theater District, while Hell’s Kitchen offers access to quaint eateries and the Hudson River Greenway.
Formally, the building’s massing comprises four interlocking and tapering volumes that spiral toward the sky, an elegant shape in sympathetic proportion to the nearby Chrysler Building. At the base, a series of angled cuts organizes a visual procession to Grand Central, revealing the Vanderbilt corner of the terminal’s magnificent cornice: a view that has been obstructed for nearly a century.
The building has incredible amenities for tenants such as a garden and full service lobby. Most importantly, the building features Summit, a 65,000ft² (6,038m²) observation deck on floors 57, 58, and 59, which is open to the public. Summit features seating areas and provides stunning views of the city. It is a multi-level entertainment space, which provides thrill experiences, elevated food and cocktails, and an outdoor terrace.
