General Electric Building, New York City

Name: General Electric Building
Address: New York City, United States

#796 among attractions in New York City

Art Deco architecture

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General Electric Building, New York City

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Facts and practical information

The General Electric Building is a skyscraper at the southwestern corner of Lexington Avenue and 51st Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. The building, designed by Cross & Cross and completed in 1931, was known as the RCA Victor Building during its construction. The General Electric Building is sometimes known by its address to avoid confusion with 30 Rockefeller Plaza, which was once known as the GE Building. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: Art décoCoordinates: 40°45'26"N, 73°58'21"W

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Midtown Manhattan (Midtown East)New York City United States

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Day trips

General Electric Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Saks Fifth Avenue, St. Patrick's Cathedral, St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, Lever House.

~1260 ftW
Shopping, Department store, Postmodern architecture
Saks Fifth Avenue, New York City
7 min walk • Saks Fifth Avenue is an emblem of luxury and fashion, nestled in the heart of New York City. This iconic department store, founded by Andrew Saks in 1867, is situated at 611 Fifth Avenue, one of the most prestigious shopping streets in the world.
~1160 ftNW
Iconic church with storied history
St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York City
6 min walk • St. Patrick's Cathedral stands as a beacon of spiritual grace amidst the bustling streets of New York City, New York. This majestic cathedral, an embodiment of neo-Gothic architecture, has been a cornerstone of faith and history since its cornerstone was laid in 1858.
~160 ftW
Church, Romanesque architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, New York City
1 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Manhattan, St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, commonly known as St. Bart's, stands as a beacon of spiritual heritage and architectural splendor. This historic church, located at 325 Park Avenue, is not only a place of worship but also an iconic...
~810 ftN
Art museum, Museum, Building
Lever House, New York City
4 min walk • Lever House is a glass-box skyscraper at 390 Park Avenue in the Midtown Manhattan neighborhood of New York City. The building was designed in the International Style by Gordon Bunshaft and Natalie de Blois of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill as the headquarters of soap company Lever Brothers, a subsidiary of Unilever.
~1020 ftNE
Synagogue, Museum
Central Synagogue, New York City
5 min walk • Central Synagogue is a Reform synagogue located at 652 Lexington Avenue, at the corner of East 55th Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.
~960 ftE
Tower
100 East 53rd Street, New York City
5 min walk • 100 East 53rd Street is a residential skyscraper at the southwest corner of 53rd Street and Lexington Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. The 64-story tower, completed in 2019, was designed by Norman Foster. At 711 feet tall, it is the 64th tallest building in New York.
~1710 ftW
Ice rink
The Rink at Rockefeller Center, New York City
9 min walk • 1 Rockefeller Plaza is a 36-story building located on the east side of Rockefeller Plaza between 48th and 49th Streets in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. Completed in 1937, the tower is part of Rockefeller Center, which was built in the Art Deco style.
~1200 ftNW
Skyscraper
Olympic Tower, New York City
6 min walk • Olympic Tower is a 51-story, 620 ft-tall building at 641 and 645 Fifth Avenue, between 51st and 52nd Streets, in the Midtown Manhattan neighborhood of New York City. Designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, the mixed-use development contains condominium apartments, office space, and retail shops.
~490 ftE
Street
52nd Street, New York City
3 min walk • 52nd Street is a 1.9-mile -long one-way street traveling west to east across Midtown Manhattan, New York City. A short section of it was known as the city's center of jazz performance from the 1930s to the 1950s.
~1330 ftNW
Neoclassical architecture
Versace, New York City
7 min walk • 647 Fifth Avenue, originally known as the George W. Vanderbilt Residence, is a commercial building in the Midtown Manhattan neighborhood of New York City. It is along the east side of Fifth Avenue between 51st Street and 52nd Street.
~1220 ftW
Street
50th Street, New York City
6 min walk • 50th Street is a street in the New York City borough of Manhattan. The street runs eastbound from 12th Avenue, across the full width of the island, ending at Beekman Place and carries the M50 bus line, which returns on 49th Street.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to General Electric Building?

Nearby attractions include St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, New York City (1 min walk), 138 East 50th Street, New York City (3 min walk), Seagram Building, New York City (3 min walk), 52nd Street, New York City (3 min walk).

How to get to General Electric Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to General Electric Building:

Metro

51st Street • Lines: <6>, 4, 6 (1 min walk)
53rd Street–Lexington Avenue • Lines: E, M (5 min walk)

Bus

East 50th Street/Lexington Avenue • Lines: M50 (2 min walk)
East 49th Street/3rd Avenue • Lines: M50 (4 min walk)

Train

Grand Central Terminal (10 min walk)
New York Penn Station (30 min walk)