Chrysler Building
New York, New York
Original architect
William Van Alen (completed in 1930)
Building owner
Tishman Speyer Properties
In collaboration with
LZA Technology
Building description
The 77-story art deco skyscraper was cited as the "most
accomplished essay in the (art deco) style." The 7-story
pinnacle with stainless steel cladding and the gleaming automotive-
inspired gargoyles are juxtaposed atop the more
traditional light-brick cladding of the steel tower below.
Scope of work
- Hands-on inspection of the stainless steel spire was
completed to determine locations of water infiltration.
Live-feed video was used to communicate observations
made by Vertical Access technicians with the client, inside
the spire.
- Flood tests were conducted to identify specific water leaks.