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 (NYSE:ESRT), owner of the Empire State Building Observation Deck, announced a limited-time 15% online ticket discount for guests who wear a soccer jersey during visits through July 31, 2026.
Visitors also gain access to a special soccer jersey exhibition with 100+ match-worn and rare shirts from stars like Messi, Ronaldo, and Beckham, on view through July 19. The Observation Deck, voted the #1 U.S. attraction in Tripadvisor’s 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards, follows a $165 million reimagination that added a nine-gallery interactive museum and upgraded 102nd Floor views.
Empire State Realty Trust (NYSE:WWW) announced that lottery registration is open through July 20, 2026, for the 48th annual Empire State Building Observation Deck Run-Up, to be held Oct. 6, 2026, at 8 p.m.
The race features 225 runners climbing 1,576 stairs to the 86th Floor. Selected entrants pay a $175 fee. NYU Langone Health is presenting sponsor, Merrell is supporting sponsor, and Super Race Systems produces the 2026 event.
Empire State Realty Trust (NYSE: ESRT) will release its second quarter 2026 financial results on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, after the NYSE close. Management will host a conference call on Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. ET to review performance and recent events.
Materials, a live webcast, and a 14-day replay will be available in the Investors section of www.esrtreit.com. Domestic and international dial-in and playback numbers are provided for phone participants.
Empire State Realty Trust (NYSE: ESRT) announced that its 2025 Schedule K-3, covering items of international tax relevance, is now available online. Unitholders can access documents at www.taxpackagesupport.com/esrop. Certain non-U.S., foreign tax credit, corporate, and partnership shareholders may need this form for their tax reporting.
Empire State Realty Trust (NYSE:ESRT) announced 2026 soccer-themed programming at the Empire State Building Observation Deck, featuring the world’s most iconic soccer jersey exhibit from Classic Football Shirts, custom ESB jerseys, giveaways, special tower lightings, and photo moments.
Events run across June–July alongside a major global soccer tournament.
Empire State Realty Trust (NYSE:ESRT) announced that Eataly will headline the Empire State Building’s Tastes of New York Experience on the 86th Floor Observation Deck from June 4 through Aug. 31. Visitors can purchase curated Eataly gelato, tiramisù, cannoli, and Italian beverages daily from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The activation follows the Observation Deck Experience’s $165 million reimagination, which added a nine-gallery museum and an upgraded 102nd Floor deck that helped the attraction earn Tripadvisor’s 2026 Travelers’ Choice #1 U.S. attraction ranking.
Empire State Realty Trust (NYSE: ESRT) was named a 2026 Platinum Green Lease Leader by the Department of Energy’s Better Buildings Alliance and the Institute for Market Transformation, a top-tier status it has held since 2022.
ESRT applies green leasing and sustainability practices across 100% of its office, retail, and multifamily portfolio and reports energy-use reductions of 49% at the Empire State Building since 2007 and 39% across its commercial portfolio since 2009.
Empire State Realty Trust (NYSE: ESRT) completed the disposition of 250 West 57th Street for $275 million, with the buyer assuming $180 million of mortgage debt. Proceeds are being recycled into the December 2025 acquisition of 130 Mercer Street without taxable gain.
ESRT also bought the land under 111 West 33rd Street and 1400 Broadway, which had about 51 and 38 years remaining on ground leases, for an aggregate $110 million, funded from balance sheet liquidity, strengthening long-term control of its Broadway campus assets.
Empire State Realty Trust (NYSE:ESRT) announced that President Christina Chiu, CFO Steve Horn, and EVP Ryan Kass will present at Nareit REITweek 2026 on June 2, 2026, from 1:45–2:15 p.m. ET.
The presentation will be available via live and replay audio webcast on the company’s investor website.
Empire State Realty Trust (NYSE:ESRT; NYSE Arca:ESBA) declared second quarter 2026 cash dividends.
The board approved a $0.035 per share dividend on Class A and Class B common stock and specified OP units, plus preferred unit dividends of $0.15 and $0.175 per unit, payable June 30, 2026 to holders of record June 15, 2026.