The New York landmark has a history of being scaled illegally—and legally.
Newly engaged climbers scaled the Empire State Building spire, unfurled a peace banner and were taken into police custody.
Believe it or not, these two weren't the first ones to climb the Empire State Building.
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Daredevil couple climbs to top of Empire State Building with pro-peace banner, gets engaged
A couple wearing black climbed to the top of the Empire State Building's transmitter, and by the time they climbed back down, they were engaged, and then arrested. Angela Nikolau, 33, and Ivan ...
A Russian couple is facing the music after climbing to the top of the Empire State Building in a stunt that appeared to include a marriage proposal.
The Empire State Building stands at a total height of 1,454 feet Desiree Anello is a Writer/Reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2025. Her work has previously appeared on E! News.
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