This building is one of the most famous tourist attractions in New York City. It is a very tall building and was the tallest in the world for 11 months until it was overtaken by the Empire State Building in 1931 AD. The Chrysler Building is distinguished by its stunning Art Deco design, and for a long time this building was the headquarters of several automobile companies. It is currently the tallest brick building in the world, and the eighth tallest in the city. It is frequented by hundreds of thousands of tourists throughout the year.