Visiting timetable09:00 AM – 10:30 PM
|Sunday, January 11, 2026SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, 45 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017, USA
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One Vanderbilt in Context: Midtown’s Past, Present, and Future
How One Vanderbilt fits into a century of Midtown growth—from Fifth Avenue’s rise to contemporary supertalls and public-realm upgrades.
11/8/2025
12 min read
Skylines are stories told in steel and stone. One Vanderbilt extends Midtown’s narrative with a new transit-first chapter.
Then and now
- From Beaux-Arts grandeur to glass-and-steel clarity.
- Public spaces and transit define tomorrow's towers.
Tip: Pair your visit with a Grand Central architecture tour for context.
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NYC Observation Deck Expert
I put this guide together to make your SUMMIT visit easy, insightful, and full of practical tips for the perfect skyline moment.
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History
Midtown
Fifth Avenue
Grand Central
Skyscrapers
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