Famous complex that’s home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & giant Christmas tree. Declared a National Historic Landmark in 1987.The Rockefeller Center is a large complex consisting of 19 high-rise commercial buildings covering 22 acres between 48th and 51st Streets in New York City. Commissioned by the Rockefeller family, it is located in the center of Midtown Manhattan, spanning the area between Fifth Avenue and Sixth Avenue. It is famous for its annual Christmas tree lighting.