Empire State Building is a building in New York City, New York, and a filming location for Sleepless in Seattle (1993). Built in 1931.
Location: New York City, New York, United States
Verified facts
- Appeared in Sleepless in Seattle (movie, 1993) — as The New York landmark where Sam and Annie finally meet on the observation deck at the climax (r
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-13473, SRC-15519 - Built in 1931
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15520, SRC-16749, SRC-17064
Evidence & sources
- SRC-13473 — https://www.movie-locations.com/movies/s/Sleepless-In-Seattle.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15519 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleepless_in_Seattle (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15520 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empire_State_Building (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16749 — https://www.esbnyc.com/about/history (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17064 — https://www.history.com/articles/empire-state-building-construction (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
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street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Sleepless in Seattle filmed?
Empire State Building, in New York City, New York, is a real-world filming location used for Sleepless in Seattle.
Where is Empire State Building located?
Empire State Building is located in New York City, New York.