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) 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.
Scholastic (Nasdaq: SCHL) completed a $386 million sale-leaseback of its New York City headquarters at 555–557 Broadway to a subsidiary of Empire State Realty Trust (NYSE: ESRT) on December 19, 2025. Scholastic sold the property and signed a 15-year lease with extension options, reducing its overall footprint while retaining long-term access to the space. Empire State Realty Trust will assume responsibility for ongoing property maintenance and capital improvements. The transaction is expected to generate significant net proceeds for Scholastic. Newmark (Nasdaq: NMRK) served as exclusive real estate advisor to Scholastic, led by Adam Spies, Joshua King and Avery Silverstein, with support from Adam Doneger and Marcella Fasulo.
Empire State Realty Trust (NYSE: ESRT) announced on December 9, 2025 that the Empire State Building achieved LEED v5 Platinum certification under the Existing Buildings: Operations + Maintenance program.
The building is the largest LEED v5 Platinum project in the U.S. and the first in New York State to earn this recognition. ESRT cited a 51% reduction in energy use from its retrofit and said the project advanced from Gold to Platinum under the new LEED v5 performance criteria.
Empire State Realty Trust (NYSE: ESRT) agreed to acquire the Scholastic Building (555-557 Broadway) in SoHo for $386 million in an all-cash transaction expected to close in December 2025.
The property totals approximately 396,000 square feet (368,000 sq ft office; 28,000 sq ft retail), is 70% leased, and includes a 15-year office lease with Scholastic (NASDAQ: SCHL) for 222,000 square feet. Retail is fully leased with a weighted average lease term of ~8 years. The asset contains a unique three-floor block of over 110,000 square feet that ESRT plans to market.
Newmark (NASDAQ: NMRK) represented the seller. Additional transaction details are posted in the company’s investor presentation.