The Metropolitan (Rochester)
| Formerly | Chase Tower (before 2015), Lincoln First Bank (prior to 1996) |
|---|---|
| Company type | Commercial real estate |
| Industry | Real estate |
| Founded | 1973 |
| Headquarters | Rochester , United States |
| Products | Office and residential space |
| Owner | Gallina Development Corporation |
The Metropolitan, previously known as Chase Tower before 2015 and Lincoln First Bank prior to 1996, is a high-rise structure located in Rochester, New York. It stands as the third tallest building in the city, reaching a height of . Finished in 1973, this 27-story tower was crafted by the architectural firm John Graham & Company. Its design is marked by distinctive white vertical fins and a base that curves outward. The elevators, installed during the 1970s, are notable for their exceptional speed, moving at approximately 1000 feet per minute.
Renovations took place in both 1987 and 2015. The building encompasses a total gross area of , with leasable office space amounting to . Owned by Gallina Development Corporation, The Metropolitan functions as a key mixed-use commercial asset within downtown Rochester.
Recent renovations
In 2016, the upper levels were transformed into residential apartments, further diversifying the building’s usage. Additionally, a new entrance was introduced in 2017 to enhance accessibility and update the building’s exterior appearance.
Damage to fins
Initially, the white fins were covered with marble panels; however, by the 1980s these began to deform and detach. Consequently, they were replaced with painted aluminum panels.