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Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) is a New York City-focused REIT whose news flow centers on its office, retail, multifamily, and landmark assets, including the Empire State Building. On this page, readers can review company announcements that cover leasing, acquisitions, sustainability milestones, financial reporting, and activity at the Empire State Building Observatory.
ESRT regularly issues leasing updates for its portfolio, including new retail tenants and expansions. Recent releases highlight leases with brands such as HOKA, Tecovas, and Rolex (through Tourneau, LLC) at its North Sixth Street Collection in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, as well as office expansions by tenants like Gerson Lehrman Group, Inc. at One Grand Central Place. These announcements provide insight into demand for ESRT’s properties and the tenant mix across its portfolio.
The company also publishes transaction and investment news, such as its agreement to acquire the Scholastic Building at 555‑557 Broadway in Manhattan’s SoHo submarket. Such releases describe property characteristics, lease terms, and occupancy levels, giving investors context on how ESRT deploys capital within the New York City real estate market.
Another key theme in ESRT’s news is sustainability and building performance. For example, the company has announced that the Empire State Building achieved LEED Platinum certification under the LEED v5 standard, and it discusses energy use reductions and its broader sustainability reporting. In addition, ESRT issues earnings and financial updates, including dates for quarterly results and conference calls, and provides links to supplemental information.
News about the Empire State Building Observatory—such as seasonal events, special tower lightings, and visitor experiences—also features prominently. Investors and observers can use this news feed to follow how ESRT manages its flagship attraction and broader portfolio over time.
Empire State Realty Trust (NYSE: ESRT) lit the Empire State Building in the flags’ colors of the United States, Canada and Mexico on March 3, 2026, marking 100 days until the FIFA World Cup 2026™. Mascots Maple™, Zayu™ and Clutch™ and representatives from host committees attended and toured the observatory decks.
The tournament expands to 48 teams, begins June 11, 2026, and will host multiple matches in the New York New Jersey region, including the Final at MetLife Stadium.
Empire State Realty Trust (NYSE: ESRT) said Chairman & CEO Anthony E. Malkin and President Christina Chiu will present at Citi’s 31st Annual Global Property CEO Conference on Monday, March 2, 2026 at 8:10 AM Eastern. A live audio-webcast in listen-only mode will be available at esrtreit.com, with a replay accessible until March 2, 2027.
Empire State Realty Trust (NYSE: ESRT) earned the 2025 IWBI WELL Health-Safety Leadership Award and the 2025 Healthy Building Catalyst Award for occupant health and public promotion of well-being.
ESRT has achieved the WELL Health-Safety Rating across 100% of its portfolio each participation year since 2020 and reported Five Stars, an A rating, the highest GRESB management score in the Americas, and 100% of its NYC commercial portfolio ENERGY STAR or NextGen certified.
Empire State Realty Trust (NYSE: ESRT) launched its first-ever ESB Birthday Party Package for children at the Empire State Building Observatory as part of 95th anniversary events.
The package includes an escorted Observatory visit (86th Floor), optional 102nd Floor access, a private party room with a Ghirardelli sundae chef, face painting, balloon twisting, artisanal snacks, evites, favors, and mascot visits. Packages cover 12 children and three adults (expandable to 25) and must be booked at least 28 days in advance for weekend slots between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Empire State Realty Trust (NYSE: ESRT) signed long-term retail lease renewals with TJ Maxx and JP Morgan Chase Bank totaling 68,120 square feet.
TJ Maxx renewed a 46,437 sq ft lease at 250 W. 57th Street in Q4 2025; JP Morgan Chase renewed a 21,683 sq ft lease at One Grand Central Place in Q1 2026. ESRT leasing executives represented the owner.
Empire State Realty Trust (NYSE: ESRT) announced Burlington Stores will expand and renew at 1400 Broadway to occupy 206,392 square feet after a 35,629 square foot expansion, and Nespresso renewed a 41,835 square foot lease at 111 W. 33rd Street.
These Q4 2025 deals mark Burlington’s fourth expansion with ESRT since 2010 and continue long‑term tenancy at two Manhattan office buildings.
Empire State Realty Trust (NYSE: ESRT) disclosed the 2025 tax treatment of its Class A common stock distributions. The Company reported quarterly cash distributions of $0.035 per share, totaling $0.140 per share for 2025, with $0.117 allocable to 2025 for income tax purposes.
The table maps each distribution to the applicable Form 1099-DIV boxes and recommends stockholders consult personal tax advisors about their specific tax treatment.
Empire State Building (NYSE: ESRT) unveiled its Valentine’s Day 2026 offerings in New York City, featuring an over-the-top private date night, Paint ‘n Pour classes, special film screenings, a sunrise experience, proposal package, and a $98 three-course dinner at STATE Grill and Bar.
Highlights include a limited $14,000 private “Empire for Two” dinner on the 102nd Floor with vintage Dom Pérignon and a chef’s tasting, two Sleepless in Seattle screenings with access to the 86th and 102nd decks, and the annual pink heartbeat tower lights on Feb. 14. The Observatory Experience was reimagined with a $165 million investment and was voted #1 NYC attraction for the fourth consecutive year in the 2025 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards.
Empire State Realty Trust (NYSE: ESRT) will release its fourth quarter 2025 financial results on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 after market close. The company will hold a conference call on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. ET to review Q4 performance, recent events, and host Q&A.
Financial results, supplemental materials, and the investor presentation will be posted prior to the call in the Investors > Quarterly Results section at www.esrtreit.com. The call will be webcast on the same site; listeners should arrive at least five minutes early to register. A replay will be available on the website for 7 days and telephone playback is accessible through March 4, 2026 using the provided passcode.
Else Nutrition (OTC: BABYF) announced a planned relaunch of its Canadian business in early 2026 under a direct-to-retail model. The company said Canada previously exceeded CAD$1M revenue in 2023 but experienced declines in Q4 2024 and 1H 2025 due to out-of-stock and reduced marketing. Else terminated its distributor in July 2025, gained approval as a direct vendor with Canada's largest national retailer, and expects product back in stores in early 2026.
The company projects ~CAD$500,000 in Canadian revenue in the first year after relaunch and forecasts Canada reaching 10–15% of U.S. sales over time while expanding e-commerce and specialty channels.