PARAMOUNT BUILDING. 1501 Broadway, be tween West 43rd and West 44th Streets. Architects: C. W. and George Rapp; constructed 1925–27.
The Paramount Building is one of New York’s most recognizable skyscrapers, yet it hasn’t had the same acclaim that other New York landmarks have had. Perhaps the reason is its poor upkeep until recently. The 35-story building, though classically inspired, has a decided Art Deco style. As it rises, the building employs a series of setbacks,...