how tall the empire building
Browse â World â Biggest, Tallest, Fastest. The Empire State Building is one of New York City's most famous landmarks. Built in 1930, it is 102 stories and 1,454 feet (443.2 meters) tall when measured from the ground to the very tip of its lightning rod. Until the completion of the World Trade Center in 1972 (and once again, following the 2001 destruction), the Empire State Building was the tallest building in New York State.