Luxury hotel opened on 31 December 1913, promoted by railroad companies in the area around Grand Central Station. Designed by Warren and Wetmore in a style inspired by the Italian Renaissance, it had around one thousand rooms and suites and was famous for its public spaces, including direct access from Grand Central, large dining rooms, and rooms for banquets and meetings. It closed on 15 August 1981 and, although its structure was preserved, the building was gutted and converted into offices, reopening in 1984 as Bank of America Plaza. Over time it adopted other names and underwent further renovations, and since late 2022 it has been known as 22 Vanderbilt.