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 recorded source groups · SRC-13473, SRC-15519 - Built in 1931
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · 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)
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Frequently asked questions
How is Empire State Building connected to Sleepless in Seattle?
Empire State Building, in New York City, New York, has a documented connection to Sleepless in Seattle. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection.
Where is Empire State Building located?
Empire State Building is located in New York City, New York.