Empire State Building
About This Location
The Empire State Building — the ultimate New York City landmark — appeared in Gossip Girl in one of the show's most romantically tense moments. Chuck Bass chose the observation deck of this Art Deco masterpiece as the location for his grand romantic gesture to Blair, channeling the classic movie romance of 'An Affair to Remember.' The question that had fans screaming at their screens: would Blair make it to the top in time? The Empire State Building's appearance in Gossip Girl connected the show to a long tradition of NYC love stories that use this iconic skyscraper as the ultimate romantic rendezvous point.
Featured Scenes & Episodes
Chuck's planned proposal to Blair on the observation deck (S4), establishing shots of the Manhattan skyline, and the dramatic tension of whether Blair would arrive in time — a scene that paid homage to classic New York romance movies.
