MetLife Building

The MetLife Building, located in New York City, is a prominent skyscraper towering over Midtown Manhattan. Completed in 1963, it stands approximately 808 feet tall with 60 floors. Originally built as the headquarters for the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, it features a distinctive rectangular shape with a modernist design. The building's strategic location near Grand Central Terminal offers excellent transportation access, making it a major commercial hub. Its impressive height and central position make it an iconic part of the city's skyline, serving as office space for numerous businesses and embodying mid-20th-century architectural development.