Empire State Realty Trust CAO reports holdings

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. executive Donna Jean Sutherland, the company’s Chief Accounting Officer, filed an initial ownership report after becoming subject to Section 16 on March 16, 2026.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. executive Donna Jean Sutherland, the company’s Chief Accounting Officer, filed an initial ownership report after becoming subject to Section 16 on March 16, 2026. The filing lists restricted stock awards previously granted on March 13, 2025 and March 13, 2026.

These restricted shares remain subject to vesting conditions. They vest in equal installments over four years from January 1, 2025 and January 1, 2026, respectively, and require Ms. Sutherland’s continued service with the company.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Sutherland Donna Jean

Role Chief Accounting Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
holding	Class A Common Stock	--	--	--
holding	Class A Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 17,836 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. The reporting person became subject to Section 16 on March 16, 2026. The restricted stock in the amount of 6,525 reported herein was previously granted to the reporting person on March 13, 2025 and is being reported for the first time in connection with the reporting person's initial filing obligation. The shares remain subject to vesting, with shares vesting in equal installments on the first four anniversaries of January 1, 2025, subject to continued service.
2. F2. The reporting person became subject to Section 16 on March 16, 2026. The restricted stock in the amount of 11,584 reported herein was previously granted to the reporting person on March 13, 2026 and is being reported for the first time in connection with the reporting person's initial filing obligation. The shares remain subject to vesting, with shares vesting in equal installments on the first four anniversaries of January 1, 2026, subject to continued service.

FAQ

What does the ESRT Form 3 filing by Donna Jean Sutherland show?

The Form 3 shows initial ownership information for Chief Accounting Officer Donna Jean Sutherland, including previously granted restricted stock awards that are now reported because she became subject to Section 16 on March 16, 2026.

When did ESRT’s Chief Accounting Officer become subject to Section 16?

Donna Jean Sutherland became subject to Section 16 reporting on March 16, 2026. This triggered the requirement to file a Form 3 disclosing her existing restricted stock awards in Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. common stock.

What equity awards are disclosed for ESRT’s Chief Accounting Officer?

The filing discloses restricted stock awards previously granted to Donna Jean Sutherland on March 13, 2025 and March 13, 2026. These awards are in Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. Class A common stock and represent part of her equity-based compensation.

How do the ESRT restricted stock awards for the CAO vest over time?

The restricted stock awards vest in equal installments over four years. One award vests on the first four anniversaries of January 1, 2025, and the other on the first four anniversaries of January 1, 2026, in each case subject to continued service.

Are the ESRT restricted shares held by the CAO fully owned today?

The restricted shares are not yet fully vested. They remain subject to service-based vesting conditions and will vest in four equal annual installments, requiring Donna Jean Sutherland to continue serving the company for full ownership.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 03/17/2026 - 07:41 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

SEC Form 3

FORM 3

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Sutherland Donna Jean

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O EMPIRE STATE REALTY TRUST, INC.

111 WEST 33RD STREET, 12TH FLOOR

(Street)

NEW YORK NY 10120

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
03/16/2026

3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. [ ESRT ]

4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Accounting Officer

5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4)	2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4)	3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Class A Common Stock	6,252	D(1)
Class A Common Stock	11,584	D(2)

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4)	2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4)		4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. The reporting person became subject to Section 16 on March 16, 2026. The restricted stock in the amount of 6,525 reported herein was previously granted to the reporting person on March 13, 2025 and is being reported for the first time in connection with the reporting person's initial filing obligation. The shares remain subject to vesting, with shares vesting in equal installments on the first four anniversaries of January 1, 2025, subject to continued service.

2. The reporting person became subject to Section 16 on March 16, 2026. The restricted stock in the amount of 11,584 reported herein was previously granted to the reporting person on March 13, 2026 and is being reported for the first time in connection with the reporting person's initial filing obligation. The shares remain subject to vesting, with shares vesting in equal installments on the first four anniversaries of January 1, 2026, subject to continued service.

Remarks:

	/s/ Heather L. Houston, Attorney-in-Fact	03/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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