NYC Real Estate Tour: The Chrysler Building. What You Didn't Know? | SharedEasy

NYC Real Estate Tour: The Chrysler Building. What You Didn’t Know?

Have you ever heard of the Chrysler Building?? When you see a picture of the building, you will recognize it immediately. It is an iconic building in NYC. Here are some facts that you probably didn´t know.

The Chrysler Building is one of the most visited U.S attractions. And one that we definitely recommend to all visitors to New York City.

It measures an outstanding 1,046 ft. The hustle and bustle of New York City has been watched over from one of the 3,862 windows since 1934. It has 77 floors and over 32 elevators that work day and night. It’s the 5th largest skyscraper in NY.

Architect William Van Alen received an offer from automobile industry mogul Walter P. Chrysler to design a building that would become his majestic headquarters for the Chrysler company. Van Alen demanded 6% of the construction budget as a reward (which was about 14 million dollars). However, Chrysler disagreed because it was suspected that Van Alen, along with the construction contractors, were involved in illegal transactions. Van Alen eventually sued Chrysler and won.

Van Alen had a surprise in store for the newspapers and the general public. During the work on the skyscraper, he secretly had a huge tower built in the middle of the skyscraper!

The Chrysler Building competed openly for the championship of the world’s tallest building with The Trump Building (then The Bank of Manhattan Trust Building). On October 23, 1929, within 90 minutes, the entire architectural world was shocked by Van Alen who instructed for 4 separate parts of the tower to be lifted and assembled together. The tower itself weighs 300 tons and measures 124,6 ft.

The Chrysler Building also became the first building in 1930 to surpass the Eiffel Tower in Paris as the tallest construction ever made. Unfortunately, it enjoyed the status of the tallest building in the world for only 11 months. The Empire State Building topped it in 1931, by a full 407 ft!

In June 1930, the world’s tallest men’s club, The Cloud Club, opened on floors 66 to 68 of the Chrysler Building, at the request of oil company Texaco. It had up to 300 high-ranked male entrepreneurs in various industries. In 1970, after 40 years of operation, the club was closed due to the recession in the early 70s. At that time, only 17% of the building was occupied. Today, the premises of the former club is rented by various companies.

It’s one of the most famous buildings in NYC. So, when you are in New York, don’t miss this amazing attraction!

By the way, SharedEasy Club has housing near the Chrysler Building so if you want to co-live near this attraction and in the heart of Manhattan, you definitely should!

Renting an apartment in New York near renowned attractions is easy and this is surely your best choice.

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FAQ Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some of the FAQs by people considering transitioning to coliving.

  • What is Coliving?

    Coliving is a residential model in which individuals get a private bedroom in a furnished home with shared common areas. It is a bunch of biologically unrelated people living together in the same place. Usually, residents in a coliving space share interests, values, or intentions.

    Coliving is a type of housing where people live together in a shared space, often with shared amenities. It is a re-imagination of the age-old concept of community, based on the tenets of openness, collaboration, the sharing economy, and social networking.

    Coliving spaces can be found in cities all over the world, but they are particularly popular in New York City. There are many different types of coliving spaces, from small apartments with a few roommates to large co-living communities with hundreds of residents.

    Coliving spaces often have common areas for residents to socialize, work, and relax, as well as shared kitchen and laundry facilities.

  • What are the benefits of co-living?

    Coliving can be a great way to meet new people and make friends, as well as save money on rent and other expenses. Co-living is affordable, convenient, and flexible.

    Many co-living spaces are located in convenient locations near public transportation, restaurants, and other amenities, which makes your commute time shorter, and affords you the advantage of greater productivity.

  • What amenities are typically included in a co-living space in NYC?

    Amenities typically available in coliving spaces include laundry, kitchen, swimming pools, workspaces, access to gyms and other health clubs, leisure areas, and spas. All the utilities and WiFi are included in the rental amount. Some spaces offer access to house cleaning services, and occasionally catered parties depending on the community. Coliving spaces catering to new parents may offer a playground for the children or access to vetted child care services.

    Co-living sounds like an answer to everything you’ve ever asked about homes, neighborhoods, or life as digital nomads. Some coliving spaces offer private bedrooms and bathrooms, while others have shared sleeping and living areas. Coliving spaces often have common areas for residents to socialize, work, and relax, as well as shared kitchen and laundry facilities.

  • Is co-living a good idea?

    Coliving can be a great choice for someone who wants to move to a big city, save big on a luxury apartment, and keep things simple. However, for someone who wants to live outside a major US city and doesn’t like the idea of sharing their space, it’s not a great choice.

    It is also a great fit for those who want to belong to a company of like-minded people and build their social network. It can be very rewarding and enriching to belong to a community of people with the same interests. You get to learn, grow, and develop yourself. You can also build a great working relationship, and potentially snag yourself a mentor or a co-founder.

    All the great companies were built by people in the same network! Coliving offers flexibility and helps foster friendships between strangers. Newcomers are sure to find themselves welcomed into the community with open arms.

    Coliving is a great way to learn about the cultures of other people and appreciate diversity. Another attraction of coliving is the lifestyle. Coliving houses are situated in busy areas, so cafes, bars, and shopping are only a couple of minutes away from your house, which is great if long commutes are a chore for you. It is a plus for you if your coliving community is located in a place with excellent nightlife.

    In terms of cost, coliving is firmly within the average price range for properties, being that you’re paying for both the house and the service rendered.

  • Does SharedEasy Have an App?

    SharedEasy does not have an app at the moment, just an amazing website with ample information and details on each property. Important information includes the number of units, their availability, and the appliances contained in each unit, as well as a map of the place and a tour of the property. There’s something for everyone on the website.

  • Where Can I Find a Coliving Space?

    There are coliving spaces all over the United States. SharedEasy offers coliving options in New York and Los Angeles. If you are interested in coliving spaces in New York City, SharedEasy has many destinations for you. There are spaces in East New York, Cobble Hill, Clinton Hill, Bushwick, Brooklyn Heights, Broadway, East Village, Inwood, Soho, Chelsea, Ridgewood, Hell’s Kitchen, Harlem, Midtown East, and Jersey City.

    All these coliving apartments are furnished according to the standards, and there are pictures up on the website. Beware of websites that have listings without pictures. Most of those are scams, and in these cases, people pay a security deposit, only to lose it.