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SonnyinMiami Jan 9, 2019 12:27 AM
Just saw something on Twitter from the ESB Twitter account that their Halo lights will be shut down for the next few months. And that the 102nd floor observatory will be enveloped in a cocoon. I tried to find news about this on Google and didn't see anything. Does anyone know anything about this development with the ESB ??

NYCLuver Jan 9, 2019 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by SonnyinMiami (Post 8430236)
Just saw something on Twitter from the ESB Twitter account that their Halo lights will be shut down for the next few months. And that the 102nd floor observatory will be enveloped in a cocoon. I tried to find news about this on Google and didn't see anything. Does anyone know anything about this development with the ESB ??
If you go back 2 pages, to Page 69, you will see some posts about the 102nd Floor Observatory being upgraded and changed. :)

SonnyinMiami Jan 10, 2019 3:19 AM
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Originally Posted by NYCLuver (Post 8431284)
If you go back 2 pages, to Page 69, you will see some posts about the 102nd Floor Observatory being upgraded and changed. :)
Thanks NYCLuver ..., will do :tup:

NYguy Feb 5, 2019 2:53 PM
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Originally Posted by NYguy (Post 8075268)
About they spruced up a bit.


https://www.6sqft.com/empire-state-b...timate-selfie/

Empire State Building’s observation deck will feature a mounted camera for the ‘ultimate selfie’

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FEBRUARY 5, 2018
BY DEVIN GANNON






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http://nyrej.com/navillus-contractin...state-building

Navillus Contracting advances work in Empire State Building’s reimaging project

January 22, 2019


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Navillus Contracting, a New York City-based union construction company, is advancing multiple assignments as part of the Empire State Building’s fully reimagined observatory project, covering 75,000 s/f throughout.

Empire State Realty Trust, owner and manager of the Empire State Building, is overseeing the upgrade of the property. While this project is underway, the 86th floor observatory remains open with uninterrupted visitor traffic.

In August, Navillus completed the initial phase of its assignment with the opening of the Empire State Building’s new entrance at 20 West 34th St., which includes a detailed mosaic mural. The company is presently advancing a new phase of work focused on general trades and finishing carpentry work on other projects throughout the landmark.
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“Navillus takes pride in adding specialized value to many of New York City’s most beloved landmarks,” said Navillus president and founder Donal O’Sullivan. “The newly expanded entrance to the Empire State Building is facilitating the seamless flow of vast numbers of tenants and visitors in and out of this iconic structure.”

The enhanced entryway is dedicated to accommodating the 4.2 million guests visiting the building’s famed Observatory each year.

Skanska is serving as construction manager for the ReBuilding project, with Corgan Associates Architects providing architecture services.

Skyguy_7 Feb 5, 2019 3:11 PM
^I hadn't heard this. OUTSTANDING news! Completion date? I don't see it listed anywhere...

NYguy Feb 6, 2019 5:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Skyguy_7 (Post 8461440)
^I hadn't heard this. OUTSTANDING news! Completion date? I don't see it listed anywhere...
I'm not sure.

NYCLuver Feb 6, 2019 8:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Skyguy_7 (Post 8461440)
^I hadn't heard this. OUTSTANDING news! Completion date? I don't see it listed anywhere...
The ESB Twitter page said that they said the 102 observatory would have its lights off or closed until June 2019.

https://twitter.com/EmpireStateBldg/...77084001009664

NYguy Apr 6, 2019 3:34 AM
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv5bwrQDow3/

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Amanita Apr 6, 2019 6:54 AM
The skyscraper-cosplayer in me is kinda cringing at that Empire State Building headdress, it just looks awkward and top heavy.

NYguy Apr 8, 2019 2:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Amanita (Post 8531757)
The skyscraper-cosplayer in me is kinda cringing at that Empire State Building headdress, it just looks awkward and top heavy.
The ESB always has to be extra to beat the Chrysler...:haha:

NYguy Apr 9, 2019 12:56 AM
https://www.instagram.com/p/BwApPVpnWR1/

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NYguy Apr 10, 2019 4:15 PM
Not a proposal, but a vision, east 34th.


https://www.designboom.com/architect...ty-04-10-2019/


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having materialized as a result of economic growth, new york city’s skyline has become one of the most recognizable in the world, where skyscrapers rise tall and en masse,’ explains MAD architects. ‘located adjacent to the ’empire state building’ — which held the title of the world’s tallest building for almost 40 years — ‘east 34th’ is planted like a seed, sprouting within the grid, rising with a soft, undulating surface that suggests a more organic, living architecture.’

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christophpl May 16, 2019 5:07 AM
This is the cocoon. I noticed that they started installing 4 weeks ago. i tried to find out in news with the keyword ''102 observatory renovation'' or ''cocoon Empire State'' but it was worthless, even in the ig page of ESB they seem to be witholding that information until it is finished but finally found why the cocoon was there. i really thought they were expanding the deck but it seems because of the landmark status the shape cant be altered so basically they removed the mooring points for the airship and increasing the size of the windows so they are floor to ceiling.
here you go a picture of the cocoon. by me
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...4b431293_b.jpg

O-tacular May 16, 2019 5:04 PM
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QUEENSNYMAN May 23, 2019 1:38 PM
The King of All Buildings from The Top of The Rock shown in this latest video I took: BY QUEENSNY121: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFB5McNX9Tw

ArchGuy1 May 29, 2019 6:08 PM
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Originally Posted by NYguy (Post 8461428)
http://nyrej.com/navillus-contractin...state-building

Navillus Contracting advances work in Empire State Building’s reimaging project

January 22, 2019
Will the 86th floor get floor to ceiling glass as well.

SkyHigher May 29, 2019 10:52 PM
I think in the next 20 years or so, when ESB is literally surrounded by 1000ft+ buildings a debate will be had to bring down the top of the building and rebuild the top 200-300ft taller. Obviously with much of what was taken down as possible.

When the Twin Towers were finished in 1972, the ESB owners considered it.

https://www.nytimes.com/1972/10/11/a...ire-state.html


I would love them to do this with the Chrysler as well....heck why not even Top Of The Rock??!!

These two beyond iconic buildings don't deserve to be overshadowed by mostly, lets be honest, inferior buildings.


* Yeh yeh I know. But it's some food for thought.

ArchGuy1 Jun 12, 2019 2:48 PM
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Originally Posted by SkyHigher (Post 8588717)
I think in the next 20 years or so, when ESB is literally surrounded by 1000ft+ buildings a debate will be had to bring down the top of the building and rebuild the top 200-300ft taller. Obviously with much of what was taken down as possible.

When the Twin Towers were finished in 1972, the ESB owners considered it.

https://www.nytimes.com/1972/10/11/a...ire-state.html


I would love them to do this with the Chrysler as well....heck why not even Top Of The Rock??!!

These two beyond iconic buildings don't deserve to be overshadowed by mostly, lets be honest, inferior buildings.


* Yeh yeh I know. But it's some food for thought.
Increasing their height would destroy the historical integrity.

SkyHigher Jun 13, 2019 5:44 PM
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Originally Posted by ArchGuy1 (Post 8603013)
Increasing their height would destroy the historical integrity.
It's historical integrity may well be threatened with many vastly inferior towers nearby.

QUEENSNYMAN Jun 15, 2019 12:58 PM
Good morning everyone some pics I took early today, BY NYMAN2010:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...f6da8ffc_k.jpgNEW YORK CITY SKYLINE, JUNE 15, 2019 MORNING by NYMAN2010, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...2421f4dc_k.jpgNEW YORK CITY SKYLINE, JUNE 15, 2019 MORNING by NYMAN2010, on Flickr

NYguy Jun 16, 2019 10:42 PM
Lain Henderson

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gramsjdg Jun 16, 2019 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by SkyHigher (Post 8604417)
It's historical integrity may well be threatened with many vastly inferior towers nearby.
Actually, increasing the height of the observatory windows could very well threaten National Register eligibility as well as local (i.e., de-listing)

That being said, The ridiculous amount of antennas that have been installed below the main antenna mast (and the change made to the base of the mast itself a couple years ago) have negatively impacted the ESB's historical integrity. There is no mitigation for those adverse effects on integrity other than removing them, which should be done considering the iconic status of this building.

manchester united Jun 17, 2019 1:19 AM
Great photos of the spire! How many REAL FLOORS (1 floor for every roof) there are after the 86th floors?

Seve Jun 28, 2019 4:26 AM
I really wish the renovation would take all the added telecommunications junk off the top. There are so many tall buildings in New York, put that on One Vanderbuilt or Hudson Yards. Those newer buildings are no where near as beautiful and should have all the ugly antennas. I like the original look without the spire, and no communications equipment like in the King Kong.

ArchGuy1 Jun 28, 2019 4:37 PM
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Originally Posted by gramsjdg (Post 8607166)
Actually, increasing the height of the observatory windows could very well threaten National Register eligibility as well as local (i.e., de-listing)

That being said, The ridiculous amount of antennas that have been installed below the main antenna mast (and the change made to the base of the mast itself a couple years ago) have negatively impacted the ESB's historical integrity. There is no mitigation for those adverse effects on integrity other than removing them, which should be done considering the iconic status of this building.
The Space Needle had to have a similar renovation approved by the Landmarks Commission of Seattle.

ArchGuy1 Jul 9, 2019 4:27 PM
Was asbestos in the construction of the Empire State Building.

Zerton Jul 9, 2019 9:14 PM
Found this thread because I was trying to look up what was going on with construction at the antenna.

The amount of antennas up there is getting insane. It's very noticeable now. It looks dystopian.

SonnyinMiami Aug 2, 2019 10:40 PM
https://www.businessinsider.com/how-...11?jwsource=cl

ESysyn Aug 4, 2019 7:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Zerton (Post 8628066)
Found this thread because I was trying to look up what was going on with construction at the antenna.

The amount of antennas up there is getting insane. It's very noticeable now. It looks dystopian.

i think that they should all be required to blend in with the facade of the building, and not just slapped on.


they could just put some more thought into it

SonnyinMiami Aug 13, 2019 5:54 AM
https://www.tvtechnology.com/the-wir...alford-antenna ..., An article about the 32 elements of the Alford Antenna Array at the top of the ESB.

manchester united Aug 14, 2019 2:39 AM
This is the proof that the floors are 97:
https://youtu.be/AgLvUkDpiBY?t=389

Lincolnlover2005 Aug 29, 2019 12:54 PM
Does anybody know why the ESB is being renovated or when it will be completed? I’m going to NYC in a few weeks for a business trip and I would like to know

Crawford Aug 29, 2019 1:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Lincolnlover2005 (Post 8672411)
Does anybody know why the ESB is being renovated or when it will be completed? I’m going to NYC in a few weeks for a business trip and I would like to know
The renovation is complete. If you're visiting the observation deck you can tour the new museum and separate entranceway.

Lincolnlover2005 Aug 29, 2019 5:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Crawford (Post 8672422)
The renovation is complete. If you're visiting the observation deck you can tour the new museum and separate entranceway.
Awesome! Thanks for that!

QUEENSNYMAN Sep 4, 2019 3:26 PM
My video from the Empire State Building yesterday: BY QUEENSNY121

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5Du25lhqSw&t=131s

SonnyinMiami Sep 20, 2019 7:04 PM
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/19/a...servatory.html

NYguy Oct 9, 2019 5:05 AM
It's ready.



https://nypost.com/2019/10/08/empire...n-102nd-floor/

Empire State Building to open new observatory on 102nd floor


https://thenypost.files.wordpress.co...trip=all&w=915


By Lois Weiss
October 8, 2019


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The Empire State Building is opening its new 102nd-floor observatory, complete with floor-to-ceiling glass walls, on Saturday.

If you haven’t been there since you were a kid or you took your out-of-town relatives a decade ago, it’s time for another look. The guest experience no longer involves a DMV-like waiting line and has been revamped and filled with immersive and Instagrammable moments.

Want to view a 25-foot-tall model of the building that is synched with its varying colored lights on top? Check.

Want to see hundreds of huge photos of celebrities and movie clips taken at the building? Check.

Want a selfie of yourself in King Kong’s hand while the beast moves around and peers in windows? Check.

Want to delight kids of all ages by spotting the video cat chasing a pigeon perched on a construction beam? Check.

Want swift-moving elevators with ceilings showing videos of the building’s construction? Check.

On a cloudy, drizzly day last week, visitors’ spirits were not dampened as there was zero wait time and plenty of elbow room at the exhibits and in the remodeled indoor and outdoor observatory on the 86th floor.

Long views were obscured, but the city’s other towers, skylines and streetscapes were visible through the thin fog.

After another elevator ride, I stepped out into an entirely revamped 102nd floor — the top-most inhabitable level — which was still swarming with dozens of construction workers.

Here, the small, waist-high windows have been swapped for dizzying new floor-to-ceiling glass. Even the lone elevator has a glass surround to ensure a gorilla-sized, 360-degree experience.

Tickets are available online and at the West 34th Street visitor entrance but, to filter out some of the 4 million-plus visitors a year, there’s a $20 up-charge for the new 102nd observatory.

jogiba Oct 10, 2019 10:35 PM
https://home.bt.com/news/world-news/...11364401746895

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ArchGuy1 Oct 10, 2019 11:34 PM
Will these changes attract local New Yorkers of the middle class to visit the observation decks.

NYguy Oct 11, 2019 6:43 PM
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Lincolnlover2005 Oct 13, 2019 12:31 AM
Looks like the good ol’ ESB still has a few tricks up her sleeve

NYguy Oct 14, 2019 8:58 PM
https://www.instagram.com/p/B3c01l2J3dq/

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JManc Oct 14, 2019 9:36 PM
That's all we need, self absorbed Instagram influencers hogging up space and views in an already cramped area. That photographer amazing though.

NYguy Oct 15, 2019 2:07 AM
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That's all we need, self absorbed Instagram influencers hogging up space and views in an already cramped area. That photographer amazing though.
For an extra $20 bucks, let'em have their fun. Most of the people won't bother to go up though. I've only been up to that level once myself, but will certainly check it out now.

NYguy Oct 15, 2019 2:14 AM
https://www.instagram.com/p/B3msLdzHfd_/

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NYguy Oct 22, 2019 8:02 PM
https://www.instagram.com/p/B3wyEs5ptfH/

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Last weekend, I had the honor to become one of the first people to be taken higher than ever before with @empirestatebldg 's newly renovated 102nd Floor Observatory Deck. The experience was incredible & unforgettable! 🌟It was my first time to see the 360-degree view of New York City & beyond --

I got there early to watch the sun come up over the city (from 6:30-7:30AM), without worrying about the wind, rain, or other weather condition! And, hey! I was able to keep my hat on the whole time! 👨🏻🎨Whether you're in town for a week or a day, keep the 102nd floor of the #empirestatebuilding on your "must see" list -- I strongly recommend it!

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xnyr Nov 7, 2019 10:41 PM
101 or 102??
 
This has been bugging me for the longest time and now seems as good a time as any to post this..

Don't know if this has been mentioned before but that Observation Level is really the 101st floor - the 102nd floor is the outdoor platform/parapet above.

For extra $20.00, I want to go up to the parapet too!

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...2b3b9a8e_b.jpg

Look ->

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...381802b1_h.jpg

mrnyc Nov 8, 2019 1:14 AM
she leaped off the esb back in the day.
landed on a car.
sad.


http://i1340.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0z5ppmz5.jpg

xnyr Nov 8, 2019 5:07 PM
It was very sad, indeed.

Slightly off-topic - Found this interesting story about

The Most Beautiful Suicide

NYguy Nov 12, 2019 2:44 AM
https://www.instagram.com/p/B4hiwyDhHcN/

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