Download Empire State Building New York wallpapers in 480X720, 960X1440, 3500X5200 resolutions for iPhone, Android, tablets, etc. The Empire State Building is a 102-story Art Deco skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. It was designed by Shreve, Lamb & Harmon and built from 1930 to 1931. Its name is derived from "Empire State", the nickname of the state of New York.