It is the largest privately held complex of its kind in the world, and an international symbol of modernist architectural style blended with capitalism.

On the lower level, visitors find subway access and an ever-changing shopping and dining concourse. The ice-skating rink is open late fall to early spring, after which the rink space is used for dining al fresco. Besides the seasonal flower and sculpture displays, the area is known for being the home of Radio City Music Hall and NBC. The "Today Show" windows still attract huge crowds daily.