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 One wrong step costs teen at Yellowstone. An arrest has been made in the Devil's Den murders. Suspect in killing of hikers was arrested during a haircut. A Virginia politician was set on fire at his office. Report an error