    {{infobox building | name = empire state building | image = empire state building by david shankbone.jpg | caption = empire state building from a park avenue skyscraper. | highest_start = 1931 | highest_end = 1970 | highest_prev = chrysler building | highest_next = original world trade center ("twin towers") | location = 350 fifth avenuenew york, ny 10118the empire state building is located within the 10001 zip code area, but 10118 is assigned as the building's own zip code. source: usps. | status = | start_date = 1929 | completion_date = 1931 | opening = | building_type = office, observation | architectural = esbnyc.com | tip =  | roof =  | top_floor =  | observatory =  | other_dimensions = length (east-west)  width (north-south) empire state building at emporis.com | floor_count = 102http://skyscrapercenter.com/building/empire-state-building/261 | elevator_count = 73 | cost = $40,948,900 ($ in  dollars) | floor_area =  | architect = shreve, lamb and harmon | architectural_style = art deco | structural_engineer= homer gage balcom | main_contractor = starrett brothers and eken | developer = john j. raskob | owner = empire state realty trust | references = | nrhp = {{infobox nrhp| embed = yes | name =empire state building | nrhp_type = nhl | locmapin = new york city | map_caption = location in new york citynational geodetic survey datasheet
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