The Empire State Building is a 102-story[c] Art Deco skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. Designed by Shreve, Lamb & Harmon and completed in 1931, the building has a roof height of 1,250 feet (380 m) and stands a total of 1,454 feet (443.2 m) tall, including its antenna. Its name is derived from "Empire State", the nickname of New York, which is of unknown origin. As of 2017 the building is the 5th-tallest completed skyscraper in the United States and the 28th-tallest
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in the world. It is also the 6th-tallest freestanding structure in the Americas.
Basic Info
Type Office building; observation decks Location 350 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10118 Owner Empire State Realty Trust Coordinates 40°44′54″N 73°59′07″W / 40.74833°N 73.98528°W / 40.74833; -73.98528 Architectural style Art Deco Opened May 1, 1931; 92 years ago (May 1, 1931) Architect(s) Shreve, Lamb and Harmon
ABOUT THE EMPIRE STATE BUILDING
There’s plenty to discover about the World’s Most Famous Building, from its rich history to its unique design. Dive deeper into what makes this New York icon a can’t-miss experience.
HISTORY
From the start of construction to modern day fame, the story of the Empire State Building is one you’ll never forget.
Intended to be the world's first 100+ story building, construction of the Empire State Building began on March 17, 1930. Construction was completed in a record-breaking 1 year and 45 days.
ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN
Beautiful inside and out, the Empire State Building is an architectural marvel beloved across the world.
TOWER LIGHTS
Across New York City, the Empire State Building’s dazzling lights shine out for all to see. Learn how the ESB will be lit tonight and explore our calendar of upcoming lighting information.
