How tall is Empire State Building?

Empire State Building is 1,250 feet tall, with 102 floors.

Who developed Empire State Building?

Empire State Building was developed by Empire State Inc..

Who designed Empire State Building?

Empire State Building was designed by Shreve, Lamb & Harmon.

When was Empire State Building completed?

Empire State Building was completed in 1931.

Tallest in NYC · Manhattan

Empire State Building

NYC's most iconic Art Deco skyscraper — the world's tallest building for 40 years after completion, and the other building behind this site's own brand mark.

Height: 1,250 ft
Floors: 102
Status: Completed
Completed: 1931

Developer

Empire State Inc.

Architect

Shreve, Lamb & Harmon

Known Blockages, Anchor-Tenant & Funding Issues

No publicly reported blockage, anchor-tenant departure, or funding issue found for this project — the normal, expected case, not a clean bill of health independently verified by this site.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Empire State Building?: Empire State Building is 1,250 feet tall, with 102 floors.
Who developed Empire State Building?: Empire State Building was developed by Empire State Inc..
Who designed Empire State Building?: Empire State Building was designed by Shreve, Lamb & Harmon.
When was Empire State Building completed?: Empire State Building was completed in 1931.

Methodology

Hand-researched and sourced — see primary source, verified 2026-08-13. Not from live city data. See the permit-sourced under-construction skyline chart for towers currently active per DOB.