The foundation is on solid bedrock 55 feet below street level. The public 86th floor observation deck is at an elevation of 1,050 feet. The building is a testament of the will power of determined individuals. View EAST from 86th Floor. View WEST from the 86th Floor.
Lightning strikes the top of the building frequently during storms.
The views from the 86th Floor Observation Deck provide a panoramic view of many of the geologic features the New York Bight region.