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How tall is the Empire State Building?
1,250
feet (or 380 meters)
Height at top floor. Vertical measurement from ground level to the highest occupied floor of the building, excluding the antenna or spire.
1,454
feet (Or 443 meters)
Height including antenna. It represents the full architectural height of the structure, including all extensions above the roof.
103
Floors
Number of floors including office spaces, observation levels, and mechanical areas.
measurements of the Empire State Building
Empire state building in numbers
As a symbol of New York City’s spirit, there’s always something new to discover. Explore fun facts like the number of stairs in the Empire State Building and how often it’s struck by lightning.
1930–1931
Construction years
410
days of Construction time
1,860
Stairs to 102nd floor
73
Elevators Otis
6,514
Windows
25
lightning strikes per year
Interesting Facts
Most Photographed
In 2011, researchers at Cornell University found the Empire State Building to be the world’s most photographed building.
A Piece of History
Among NYC’s five tallest buildings, the Empire State Building is the oldest, built in just 13 months from 1930 to 1931.
More Than Just a View
Wave to the Neighbors
On a clear day, ESB Observation Decks offer views across six states: NY, NJ, PA, CT, MA, and DE.
Grand from The Ground Up
Don’t miss ESB’s stunning Art Deco lobby, a NYC interior designated a historic landmark.
A City Within the City
Home to businesses like LinkedIn, Shutterstock, and JCDecaux, ESB offers 2.8 million rentable sq ft and its own ZIP code: 10118.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of brand collaborations does the Empire State Building offer?
The 86th floor features the iconic open-air observation deck with panoramic views, while the 102nd floor offers a higher, enclosed viewing experience with floor-to-ceiling windows.
You can view and purchase your photos at showtimepictures.com.
The building is fully ADA compliant, with handicap-accessible restrooms on the 86th floor, lowered viewing walls and binoculars, ramps, and wheelchair access. Service dogs are allowed.
See it Yourself
The Empire State Building’s Observation Decks provide panoramic views of New York City and attract millions of visitors annually.
86th & 102nd Floor Observation Decks
A $5 booking charge is added to each transaction
86th floor
102nd floor
Skip the line
Immersive Museum
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The Starbucks Reserve® Sunrise Ticket
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86th floor
102nd floor
Starbucks Reserve® Access
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Experience the View
60K+ Five-Star Ratings
More than 60,000 five-star reviews from visitors around the world.
Top U.S. Attraction
Ranked the #1 U.S. Attraction three years in a row.
World’s Best 2024
Named the #1 Attraction in the World by Tripadvisor's 2024 Travelers' Choice Awards.