Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. reports developments as a New York City-focused REIT with office, retail and multifamily assets and a separate Observatory business at the Empire State Building. Recurring updates include quarterly results, leasing and tenant amenity investments, NYC retail acquisitions and property financing, and capital recycling within its real estate portfolio.
The company's announcements also include Empire State Building Observatory programming, seasonal visitor experiences, health and safety certifications, energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality initiatives, and investor conference participation. These themes connect ESRT's real estate operations with the visitor-facing Observatory segment and its portfolio strategy in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT) earned the highest GRESB management score among ranked companies in the Americas for the second consecutive year. It led 529 ranked companies and was named Regional Sector Leader for office. Its 92.3 score earned the highest possible 5 Star Rating for the seventh consecutive year, alongside an A in public disclosure. GRESB benchmarks the sustainability performance of real assets.
Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT) signed Octaura Holdings for a 28,914-square-foot office space at 111 W. 33rd Street in New York. The lease covers the entire 17th floor. Octaura provides electronic trading, data and analytics services. Tenants at the property have access to the roof deck at 1333 Broadway and the Team Room and Lounge at 1400 Broadway.
Empire State Realty Trust (NYSE: ESRT) reported third-quarter 2026 diluted net income of $0.02 per share and raised its annual outlook. Core funds from operations (Core FFO), an adjusted earnings measure, were $0.20 per share. Revenue fell to $193.053 million from $197.730 million a year earlier; diluted earnings declined from $0.05.
The company raised its 2026 Core FFO outlook to $0.77–$0.80 per share from $0.75–$0.79. Same-store property cash net operating income, excluding lease termination fees, increased 0.5%. It signed 189,477 square feet of commercial leases, with office leasing spreads of 9.9%. After quarter-end, it sold 1359 Broadway for $217.5 million. Share repurchases since its second-quarter earnings call totaled $85.8 million through November 2. Observation Deck net operating income was $15.6 million, with visitation remaining weak; its $55 million annual framework was unchanged.
Empire State Realty Trust (NYSE: ESRT) will release its third-quarter 2026 financial results after markets close on November 2, 2026.
The company will hold a conference call on November 3, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time to review quarterly performance, discuss recent events and answer questions. The earnings release, supplemental and investor presentation will be available before the call under Quarterly Results in the Investors section of esrtreit.com. A webcast replay will remain available on the website for 14 days.
Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT) entered an exclusive partnership with culinary platform Resident to host private chef-driven events across ESRT’s New York City properties.
The partnership grants Resident access to venues including the Empire Lounge at the Empire State Building, the Rooftop at 1333 Broadway, and the Townhall at 1400 Broadway. Resident will bring its network of celebrated chefs into these iconic spaces for private dinners, corporate events, and bespoke culinary experiences, which the companies describe as combining world-class cuisine with architecturally notable settings.
Empire State Building Observation Deck (ESRT) is bringing back its themed Silent Disco Nights with four limited-capacity events on the 86th Floor Observation Deck.
Guests can dance 86 stories above New York City on select Saturdays from Sept. 19 through Oct. 17, from 9–11 p.m. Themes are Hispanic Heritage Month/Latin (Sept. 19), ’80s/’90s Throwbacks (Sept. 26), Hip-Hop/R&B/Rap (Oct. 3), and EDM (Oct. 17). Wireless LED headphones let attendees switch between Pop/Top 40, Hip-Hop, ’80s/’90s/Y2K, and Latin music channels guided by a live DJ.
Tickets start at $69 and include access to the immersive museum, the 86th Floor Observation Deck, and one pair of silent disco headphones.
Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT) announced that the Empire State Building Observation Deck has launched a complimentary field trip request program for eligible New York City public and charter schools. The initiative offers free visits for groups of up to 50 guests, subject to availability and program terms, to connect classroom learning with the building’s history, architecture, engineering, sustainability, and skyline views.
The school trip program builds on the existing education center, developed with Bank Street College of Education, which provides free STEAM-aligned course materials for grades 3–5, 6–8, and 9–12. The Observation Deck, named the #1 Top Attraction in the U.S. in Tripadvisor’s 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards, previously underwent a $165 million reimagination that added an interactive museum with nine galleries and an upgraded 102nd Floor Observation Deck.
Empire State Realty Trust (NYSE: ESRT) declared a $0.035 per share dividend for the third quarter of 2026 for its Class A and Class B common stock and ESRO operating partnership units (Series ES – ESBA, Series 250 – FISK, Series 60 – OGCP, and Series PR). The board also approved third‑quarter cash dividends of $0.15 per unit on ESRO’s Series 2014 Private Perpetual Preferred Units and $0.175 per unit on its Series 2019 Private Perpetual Preferred Units. All dividends are payable on September 30, 2026, to stockholders and unitholders of record as of September 15, 2026.
Empire State Realty Trust (NYSE: ESRT; NYSE Arca: ESBA, FISK, OGCP) reported Q2 2026 net loss of $(0.15) per fully diluted share, driven by a $166.1M non‑cash goodwill impairment at the Observatory, partially offset by a $124.6M gain on the $275M sale of 250 West 57th Street and $5.5M of severance. Core FFO was $0.21 per share.
Same-store property cash NOI rose 3.3% year-over-year but declined 3.2% after adjusting for $4.0M of non-recurring tax abatements. The commercial portfolio was 94.9% leased and 89.4% occupied; 381,799 square feet of commercial leases were signed with office cash spreads of +17.8%. The Observation Deck generated NOI of $12.4M amid reduced international tourism.
ESRT completed the 250 West 57th Street disposition and acquired the land under 111 West 33rd Street and 1400 Broadway for $110M. Liquidity totaled $0.5B, net debt to adjusted EBITDA was 6.6x, and the company added a $245M unsecured delayed draw term loan maturing 2032. ESRT paid a quarterly dividend of $0.035 per common share and updated 2026 Core FFO guidance to $0.75–$0.79 per share, down from $0.85–$0.89, assuming $55M of Observation Deck NOI with no visitation improvement.
Empire State Realty Trust (NYSE: ESRT) signed a new office lease with Instacart for 26,134 square feet at 111 W. 33rd Street in the second quarter, and a 7,052 square-foot office lease with Hansa Biopharma early in the third quarter.
According to Empire State Realty Trust, these deals bring 111 W. 33rd Street to 100% leased. The company also reported that 1350 Broadway is now 100% leased, supported by 12 new transactions and expansions over the past 12 months, with only two large blocks remaining for 2026 at other properties.