The mid-block building has slightly protruding center piers that culminate in two short towers and these piers are accented by black and brown masonry patterning with dark, narrow balconies at the top and bottom. The building has consistent, multi-paned fenestration, a doorman, a nice red terracotta cornice with a geometric design, and some terraces. The canopied entrance is flanked by wall lanterns and leads to a five-step-down vestibule. The building permits protruding air-conditioners, and has no sidewalk landscaping, no garage, no health club and no roof deck.

The building is two blocks south of the Chrysler Building and Grand Central Terminal, which in 2000 opened a very impressive food emporium, and this area has excellent public transportation.

Despite its closeness to the Midtown Business District, this is a relatively quiet block, but there are not any nearby parks.

A "Fall-out Shelter" sign still adorns the building’s façade.