Authorities confirmed the couple bypassed restricted floors inside the Empire State Building before reaching the antenna.
The building was briefly disrupted, and visitors were affected as police secured the area.
Online reactions were split, with many calling the stunt reckless while others saw it as performance art.
Some viewers questioned whether the proposal was genuine or designed for viral attention.
The couple, already famous from their Netflix rooftop climbing documentary, is expected to face charges.
Officials stressed that enhanced security measures were meant to prevent exactly this type of dangerous access.
The incident sparked wider debate about social media fame and extreme stunts in public spaces.
In the end, what was meant to be a symbol of love became a global controversy over risk and responsibility.
