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ADDRESS

45 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017, USA

Timings

09:00–24:00

TICKETS

From $30.49

NUMBER OF ENTRANCES

3

Plan your visit

Did you know?

Soaring to 1,401 feet, One Vanderbilt stands as the fourth tallest building in NYC, surpassing the Chrysler Building by over 400 feet.

One Vanderbilt's deck boasts unique features, including Levitation glass boxes that extend outward, providing a thrilling vertical perspective.

Ascent, the world's largest glass elevators at SUMMIT, ascend an additional 120 feet from the terrace, enhancing the already sensational views.

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt highlights

Ascent

Ascent is the world’s biggest external glass elevator, offering a mesmerizing view of the New York skyline. It gives you a ride 120m above the top floor of One Vanderbilt, taking you to the attraction's highest vantage point. Enjoy a stunning view as you look to the south of Manhattan at the Empire State Building and lower Manhattan streets.

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Elevator

Air: Transcendence 1

Transcendence 1 is a glass room dawning floor-to-ceiling mirrors to create a stunning multi-sensory experience for you. This room is an immersive experience forming the first part of the incredible art exhibit Air by Kenzo Digital.

Air: Transcendence 2

Transcendence 2 experience is an extension of Transcendence 1, offering you a unique perspective of the latter. This is a sensory treat that gives you a special viewpoint. Look down through the glass portals on the floor to get transported to a world of dazzling visuals.

Interactive displays

The observation deck features several interactive displays that allow you to interact with the art exhibits allowing you to become a part of them. These displays include touchscreens, augmented reality exhibits, and much more.

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Floors

Face in the clouds

This interactive exhibit allows you to become a part of the art installation! Spot yourself projected into a mesmerizing visual of clouds. This is a truly dream-like experience that aims at taking you on an imaginative journey.

Air: Beacon Mode

Air Beacon is a feature of the observation deck which gets activated after sunset. Dazzling lights flow across SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, making it a beacon of light and energy. This exhibit allows you to trigger different lighting effects by waving your hands.

Levitation

This exhibit is a treat for the adventure seeker in you. Levitation is a glass floor perched 1,063 feet above street level, giving you the illusion of floating in the air. Enjoy a view of Manhattan's streets right under your feet!

Shape-shifting visual

Enjoy the magic of shape-shifting visuals of the mesmerizing art display Cloud by renowned artist Yayoi Kusama. This display has been designed to calm your senses and allow you to take a moment to yourself.

Restaurants (Après)

Après is a restaurant located on the 93rd floor of One Vanderbilt, just below the observation deck. It offers a menu of contemporary American cuisine and stunning views of the city.

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Restaurant

Observation deck

The observation deck features an outdoor terrace where you can enjoy panoramic views of New York City. This wrap-around terrace offers a view of the incredible NYC skyline up to 80 miles! Enjoy this view with a bar serving drinks and light bites.

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Observation Deck

Who built SUMMIT One Vanderbilt? 

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt was built by SL Green Realty Corp, one of the largest commercial landlords in New York City. The building was constructed on the site of the former Vanderbilt Avenue between 42nd and 43rd streets. Designer Kenzo Digital and his studio created a space that reflects and refracts the many moods of NYC for his three-floor permanent installation at SUMMIT One Vanderbilt.

Architecture of SUMMIT One Vanderbilt

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt About

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt is an iconic modern skyscraper. The building was completed in 2020 and stands 1,401 feet tall with 93 floors. The architectural style of the building is contemporary, with sleek glass and steel facades.

The building was designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF), an architectural firm based in New York City. KPF is known for its innovative and modern designs, including the Lotte World Tower in Seoul and the International Commerce Centre in Hong Kong.

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt features a number of unique architectural elements, including a three-story observation deck on the 91st to 93rd floor and a glass crown that sits atop the building.

One Vanderbilt: The tower behind the experience

One Vanderbilt is a 1,401-foot-tall skyscraper right next to Grand Central Terminal in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. Completed in 2020, it is the tallest commercial skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan. The building blends sleek modern design with cutting-edge engineering and is made up of 8,743 glass curtain wall panels.

What makes One Vanderbilt even more impressive is how it was designed to interact with the city around it. Inside, it’s not just offices and observation decks, the building features direct underground access to public transit, state-of-the-art sustainability features, and even a Michelin-starred restaurant, all adding to its role as a next-generation hub in the heart of Manhattan.

Read about One Vanderbilt’s architecture

Frequently asked questions about SUMMIT One Vanderbilt

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt is not just an observation deck, it offers a unique and interactive experience with immersive art installations, transparent glass walkways, and the Ascent experience which is the world’s largest exterior glass elevator.