Why are there no major firms in the Empire State Building?

Why aren't any leading firms headquartered there? It seems the existing tenants lease it for satellite or back offices. I would think some elite boutiques or similar firms in other industries would want an office here - what could be more iconic? Don't tell me the Empire State Building is considered unfashionable now...

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Need buildings with good lighting (large windows) and modern facilities + ability to wire it up. Empire State too old for it.

Also don’t want some client to show up to a management presentation to sell their company and run into a friendly neighbor trying to visit the roof.

 

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