420 Lexington Ave
New York, NY 10170 Midtown East

Located on Lexington Avenue at 43rd Street directly above Grand Central Terminal, 420 Lexington Avenue offers superior quality office space in the heart of Manhattan, making it one of New York City’s most sought-after addresses. The tower, also known as the Graybar Building, was originally constructed in 1927 by the architectural firm Sloan & Robertson. It is a stellar example of Art Deco style and was once among the largest office buildings in the world. Today, its large floor plates facilitate ease of movement throughout the building for tenants of all sizes. Tenants also enjoy the convenience and luxury of an on-site fitness club and direct access to Grand Central Terminal.

Completed in 1927 as one of the last structures of “Terminal City,” the master plan for the area surrounding Grand Central Terminal, 420 Lexington is a defining piece of architecture. A mélange of Babylonian and Byzantine motifs, the building’s severely cubist setback massing is enlivened by relief sculptures, tile and metalwork, including figures that flank the monumental entries bearing the symbols of the four elements of earth, water, air and fire. Interiors include elaborately polychromed ceilings and ornamental bronze grills, doors and fixtures as well as wall and floor mosaics. A fanciful touch is the metal rats that adorn the ship cable-like struts of the main entrance, a detailed architect John Sloane intended to strike a “maritime note” in keeping with Grand Central’s significance as a transportation hub.