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Empire State Realty Trust (NYSE:ESRT) announced its 2025 fall and Halloween program at the Empire State Building on Oct 31, 2025, highlighted by a visit from Heidi Klum who flipped the tower lights. Key items: a seasonal Ess-a-Bagel pop-up on the 86th floor through Nov 21 (daily 9 a.m.–4 p.m.), a 15% discounted ticket offer for 2025 TCS Marathon participants from Oct 30–Nov 3, and a new Halloween lighting scheme in orange and green with a first-ever five-minute hourly spooky chime.

The Observatory Experience completed a $165 million reimagination and was named Tripadvisor’s top NYC attraction for the fourth consecutive year, and ticket validation for marathon offers requires on-site proof of participation.

Empire State Realty Trust (NYSE: ESRT) signed a new lease with Tourneau, LLC for a 3,709 square foot Rolex retail store at 86 North Sixth Street in Williamsburg, part of ESRT's North Sixth Street Collection.

The property sits at the southeast corner of Wythe Avenue and North Sixth Street and joins a curated retail mix that includes COS, Glossier, Everlane, Warby Parker, SUGARFISH, The North Face, Byredo, and Buck Mason. Andrew S. Goldberg of CBRE represented Tourneau; ESRT was represented in-house by Fred C. Posniak and Alec Stone. ESRT said more retail activity is underway and directed interested parties to its online listings for current availability.

Empire State Realty Trust (NYSE: ESRT) announced it is among the first recipients of the U.S. EPA’s ENERGY STAR NextGen certification, recognizing buildings that outperform peers on energy efficiency. ESRT said eight NYC properties are more efficient than 90% of similar properties, citing a 51% energy use reduction41% reduction across its commercial portfolio from deep energy retrofits. ESRT will light the Empire State Building in cyan on Nov 1 to celebrate the achievement and continues to publish sustainability reporting and retrofit guidance for owners.

Empire State Realty Trust (NYSE: ESRT) signed a lease with SORA, a Japanese omakase-style restaurant concept, for 14,430 square feet of retail space at One Grand Central Place on October 27, 2025.

SORA, developed by publicly traded Round1 Corporation, will host five high-end dining concepts and a direct-from-Tokyo cocktail experience. ESRT said the lease aligns with its strategy to enhance hospitality-driven amenities in the Grand Central District and complements existing tenants including Pera Mediterranean Brasserie, Blue Bottle Coffee, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Charles Schwab.

CBRE represented SORA; Cushman & Wakefield and ESRT leasing executives represented the owner. No opening date or financial terms were disclosed.

Empire State Realty Trust (NYSE:ESRT) hosted the 47th Annual Empire State Building Run-Up on October 9, 2025, with more than 200 runners racing up the building's 1,576 stairs to the 86th Floor Observatory.

Fabio Ruga of San Siro won the Men’s Elite in 10:47; Shari Klarfeld of Plainview won the Women’s Elite in 14:07. The event included tenant, media, and broker heats, and featured the Challenged Athletes Foundation as the official charity partner and NYU Langone Health as presenting sponsor for the first time. The building’s tower lights glowed purple that evening. Hi-res imagery and video are available online for download.

Empire State Realty Trust (NYSE: ESRT) has achieved the highest GRESB management score among 575 ranked companies in the Americas, along with a top 5-Star Rating for the sixth consecutive year. The company scored 93 points and received an A in public disclosure, ranking second highest overall for listed companies in the Americas.

ESRT demonstrated exceptional performance in sustainability metrics, securing top scores globally in leadership, policies, reporting, stakeholder engagement, and building certification categories. The company has successfully reduced energy consumption by 51% at the Empire State Building and 41% across its commercial portfolio since 2009.

Empire State Realty Trust (NYSE: ESRT) has scheduled its third quarter 2025 financial results announcement for October 29, 2025, after market close. The company will host a conference call on October 30, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. ET to discuss Q3 performance and recent events.

The earnings release, supplemental materials, and investor presentation will be accessible on ESRT's website prior to the call. Investors can participate via webcast through the company's website or by telephone using domestic (1-877-407-3982) and international (1-201-493-6780) dial-in numbers. A replay will be available until November 6, 2025.

Empire State Realty Trust (NYSE: ESRT) has secured a significant leasing agreement with Mott MacDonald NY Inc., an engineering and development consultancy. The deal includes a new 25,372 square foot full-floor space at the Empire State Building, while maintaining their existing 27,226 square foot space at 1400 Broadway.

The Empire State Building offers modern office spaces with premium amenities spanning over 65,000 square feet, including eight dining options, a tenant-only fitness center, conference facilities, and the Empire Lounge featuring various recreational facilities. The building emphasizes sustainability and indoor environmental quality measures.

The Empire State Building (NYSE:ESRT) launched a special Music-to-Light Spectacular celebrating Netflix's 'KPOP DEMON HUNTERS' on August 22, 2025. The event featured stars Arden Cho, May Hong, and REI AMI participating in a lighting ceremony and building tour.

The light show was synchronized to the film's hit song 'Golden', broadcast on iHeartMedia's Z100. The building's LED display, choreographed by lighting designer Marc Brickman, illuminated in gold to commemorate the song's success. The film has achieved significant milestones as Netflix's most-watched animated original, while 'Golden' made history as the first female K-pop artist single to top the Billboard Hot 100.