One Vanderbilt

One Vanderbilt is a striking supertall skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan that was completed in September 2020. The 1,401-foot (427-meter) office tower stands at the corner of East 42nd Street and Vanderbilt Avenue, right next to Grand Central Terminal. It was built as part of a rezoning plan that called for replacing outdated office buildings with modern high-rises in order to strengthen the competitiveness of the city's business district. The building was designed by KPF and conceived as a pure office tower with 62 floors. The Canadian Toronto-Dominion Bank moved in as the anchor tenant, while the real estate company SL Green is the owner.

Visitors can enjoy a special experience at the Summit One Vanderbilt observation deck, which is located above the 90th floor. Three high-speed elevators whisk guests up to a height of around 1,100 feet (335 meters) in no time. There, floor-to-ceiling glass walls and mirrors designed by the architecture firm Snøhetta await. On the upper floors, visitors can explore various art installations and interactive spaces that blend physical and digital realities. One highlight is the Levitation balconies, two glass platforms with glass floors that jut out from the facade and offer a spectacular view straight down to Madison Avenue. On the top level, an open-air terrace with bars and restaurants invites you to linger, while special exterior elevators offer a unique view of the Manhattan skyline.