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Cohen & Steers and affiliates report a very small holding in Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. common stock. The filing lists beneficial ownership of 9 shares of ESRT, representing 0.00% of the class, with sole voting and sole dispositive power over all 9 shares and no shared power.
The securities are held by Cohen & Steers Capital Management, Inc., Cohen & Steers UK Ltd, Cohen & Steers Asia Ltd, and Cohen & Steers Ireland Ltd for the benefit of their account holders, who are entitled to dividends and sale proceeds. Cohen & Steers, Inc. directly owns 100% of these subsidiaries.
Key Figures
Shares beneficially owned:9 sharesPercent of class:0.00%Sole voting power:9 shares+3 more
6 metrics
Shares beneficially owned9 sharesBeneficial ownership of Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. common stock
Percent of class0.00%Percentage of ESRT common stock class beneficially owned
Sole voting power9 sharesNumber of ESRT shares over which the filer has sole power to vote
Shared voting power0 sharesNumber of ESRT shares over which the filer has shared power to vote
Sole dispositive power9 sharesNumber of ESRT shares over which the filer has sole power to dispose
Ownership in subsidiaries100%Cohen & Steers, Inc. interest in each listed subsidiary
Key Terms
beneficially owned, sole voting power, sole dispositive power, percent of class, +1 more
5 terms
beneficially ownedfinancial
"Ownership (a) | Amount beneficially owned: 9"
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
sole voting powerfinancial
"Number of shares as to which the person has | (i) Sole power to vote"
Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.
sole dispositive powerfinancial
"(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 9"
Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.
percent of classfinancial
"(b) | Percent of class: 0.00 %"
Percent of class is the portion of a specific category of securities—such as a company’s common shares, preferred shares, or a bond series—that takes part in or approves a corporate action (vote, consent, tender, etc.). Investors watch this number because it reveals how much support or opposition exists within that particular shareholder group; like counting how many members of a club back a proposal, it can determine whether a plan passes or how influence is distributed.
parent holding companyfinancial
"If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to (ii)(G)"
FAQ
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What stake in Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT) does Cohen & Steers report in this Schedule 13G/A?
Cohen & Steers and its affiliates report beneficial ownership of 9 shares of Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. common stock, representing 0.00% of the class. They have sole voting and sole dispositive power over all 9 shares, with no shared power reported.
Which Cohen & Steers entities are included in this ESRT Schedule 13G/A filing?
The filing covers Cohen & Steers, Inc. and four subsidiaries: Cohen & Steers Capital Management, Inc., Cohen & Steers UK Ltd, Cohen & Steers Asia Ltd, and Cohen & Steers Ireland Ltd. Cohen & Steers, Inc. holds a 100% interest in each of these subsidiaries.
How much voting power does Cohen & Steers report over ESRT shares?
The group reports sole voting power over 9 shares and no shared voting power in Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. common stock. They also report sole dispositive power over the same 9 shares, with no shared dispositive power disclosed in the ownership breakdown.
What does the 0.00% ownership percentage mean for ESRT (symbol ESRT)?
The reported 0.00% of the class indicates that the 9 shares beneficially owned by the Cohen & Steers group are immaterial relative to the total ESRT shares outstanding. The filing is classified under “Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class.”
Who ultimately benefits from the ESRT shares held by Cohen & Steers entities?
Cohen & Steers Capital Management, Cohen & Steers UK, Cohen & Steers Asia, and Cohen & Steers Ireland hold ESRT securities for their respective account holders. Those account holders have the right to receive dividends and the proceeds from any sale of the ESRT shares held for them.
What is the relationship between Cohen & Steers, Inc. and its investment adviser subsidiaries in this ESRT filing?
Cohen & Steers, Inc. holds a 100% interest in Cohen & Steers Capital Management, Inc., Cohen & Steers UK Ltd, Cohen & Steers Asia Ltd, and Cohen & Steers Ireland Ltd. The advisers are described as investment advisors holding ESRT securities on behalf of their clients.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 2)
Empire State Realty Trust, Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
292104106
(CUSIP Number)
06/30/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
292104106
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Cohen & Steers, Inc.
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
9.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
9.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
9.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
0.00 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC, CO
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
292104106
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Cohen & Steers Capital Management, Inc.
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
NEW YORK
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
9.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
9.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
9.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
0.00 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA, CO
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
292104106
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Cohen & Steers UK Limited
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED KINGDOM
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
0.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
0.00 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA, CO
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
292104106
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Cohen & Steers Asia Limited
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
HONG KONG
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
0.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
0.00 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA, CO
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
292104106
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Cohen & Steers Ireland Limited
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
IRELAND
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
0.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
0.00 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
FI, CO
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
Empire State Realty Trust, Inc.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
111 West 33rd Street, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10120
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
Cohen & Steers, Inc.
Cohen & Steers Capital Management, Inc.
Cohen & Steers UK Ltd
Cohen & Steers Asia Ltd
Cohen & Steers Ireland Ltd
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
The principal address for Cohen & Steers, Inc.
and Cohen & Steers Capital Management, Inc. is:
1166 Avenue of the Americas, 30th Floor
New York, NY 10036
The principal address for Cohen & Steers UK Ltd. is:
The Burlian, 2nd floor,
3 Dering Street, London W1S 1AA
United Kingdom
The principal address for Cohen & Steers Asia Ltd. is:
3301B, 33rd Floor, The Henderson
2 Murray Road
Central, Hong Kong
The principal address for Cohen & Steers Ireland Ltd. is:
Suite G01
81 Merrion Square South
Dublin 2
D02 NR12
Ireland
(c)
Citizenship:
Cohen & Steers, Inc: Delaware corporation
Cohen & Steers Capital Management, Inc: New York corporation
Cohen & Steers UK Ltd: United Kingdom Private Limited Company
Cohen & Steers Asia Ltd: Asia Private Limited Company
Cohen & Steers Ireland Ltd: Ireland Private Limited Company
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock
(e)
CUSIP No.:
292104106
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Corporation
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
9
(b)
Percent of class:
0.00 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
9
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
9
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.
Each of Cohen & Steers Capital Management, Inc., Cohen & Steers UK Ltd., Cohen & Steers Asia Ltd. and Cohen & Steers Ireland Ltd. holds the securities of the Issuer to which this statement relates for the benefit of their respective account holders. Such account holders have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or proceeds from the sale of, the securities of the Issuer that are held on their behalf.
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary.
Cohen & Steers, Inc. holds a 100% interest in Cohen & Steers Capital Management, Inc., Cohen & Steers UK Ltd., Cohen & Steers Asia Ltd. (investment advisors registered under Section 203 of the Investment Advisers Act) and Cohen & Steers Ireland Ltd. (a non-US institution).
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
Cohen & Steers, Inc.
Signature:
/s/ Nargis Hilal
Name/Title:
SVP, Global Chief Compliance Officer & Associate General Counsel
Date:
08/14/2026
Cohen & Steers Capital Management, Inc.
Signature:
/s/ Nargis Hilal
Name/Title:
SVP, Global Chief Compliance Officer & Associate General Counsel
