US | Chrysler Building Abu Dhabi to Buy Chrysler Building Sovereign wealth fund offers $800M for NYC landmark By Dustin Lushing Posted Jun 11, 2008 10:02 AM CDT Copied A partially eclipsed moon is seen near the Chrysler Building in New York, on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) The Chrysler Building—a jewel of the New York City skyline since 1930—is poised to be sold to the Abu Dhabi Investment Council, reports the New York Post. The nation's oil-rich sovereign wealth fund is offering $800M for a 75% stake in the skyscraper. Read These Next Don't plan an overnighter to Grand Canyon's South Rim now. Gene Simmons says Congress has to fix the radio business model. Pamela Anderson would rather not be known as Pamela Anderson. Commander who ordered strike on survivors to make his case. Report an error