LaSalle Investment reports 9.06M-share stake in Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. disclosure shows LaSalle Investment Management Securities LLC reports beneficial ownership of 9,058,860 shares, representing 5.32% of the class. The filer reports sole voting power of 3,519,429 shares and sole dispositive power over 9,058,860 shares. The filing is dated 05/07/2026.

Insights

Corporate Governance Analyst

LaSalle reports a 5.32% stake with sole dispositive control.

The filing identifies 9,058,860 shares beneficially owned and 3,519,429 shares with sole voting power, indicating voting and disposition rights are not fully aligned.

Impact is neutral: holdings are disclosed under Schedule 13G and reflect a passive reporting status rather than active control; subsequent filings would clarify any change in intent.

Key Figures

Beneficial ownership: 9,058,860 shares Percent of class: 5.32% Sole voting power: 3,519,429 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Beneficial ownership 9,058,860 shares Amount beneficially owned reported on Schedule 13G

Percent of class 5.32% Percent of class reported on Schedule 13G

Sole voting power 3,519,429 shares Shares with sole power to vote as reported

CUSIP 292104106 Identifier for Empire State Realty Trust securities

Filing signature date 05/07/2026 Signature date on the Schedule 13G

Key Terms

Schedule 13G, Beneficially owned, Sole dispositive power

3 terms

Schedule 13G regulatory

"Item 1. (a) Name of issuer: Empire State Realty Trust, Inc."

A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.

Beneficially owned financial

"Item 4. (a) Amount beneficially owned: 9058860"

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 dispositive power financial

"Item 4. (iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 9058860"

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.

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Empire State Realty Trust Inc

(Title of Class of Securities)

292104106

(CUSIP Number)

02/26/2026

(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

LASALLE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SECURITIES LLC

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 STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 3,519,429.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 9,058,860.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

9,058,860.00

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)

5.3 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

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 FL, NEW YORK, NEW YORK, 10120
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: LaSalle Investment Management Securities LLC
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 650 S. Exeter Street, Suite 800, Baltimore, MD 21202
(c)	Citizenship: United States
(d)	Title of class of securities: Empire State Realty Trust Inc
(e)	CUSIP Number(s): 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).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 9058860
(b)	Percent of class: 5.32 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 3519429
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 9058860
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
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.

LASALLE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SECURITIES LLC

Signature:	Joselyn Garcia
Name/Title:	Senior Compliance Associate
Date:	05/07/2026

FAQ

What stake does LaSalle report in ESRT?

LaSalle reports beneficial ownership of 9,058,860 shares in ESRT, equal to 5.32% of the class. This figure is the ownership amount declared on the Schedule 13G filing dated 05/07/2026.

How much voting control does LaSalle have in ESRT?

LaSalle reports sole voting power over 3,519,429 shares of ESRT. The filing also lists 0 shares with shared voting power, per the Schedule 13G disclosure.

Who filed the Schedule 13G for ESRT?

The Schedule 13G was filed by LaSalle Investment Management Securities LLC, with signature by Joselyn Garcia, Senior Compliance Associate, on 05/07/2026.

Does the filing indicate LaSalle will actively control ESRT?

The filing reports a 5.32% passive stake on a Schedule 13G; it does not state active control. Schedule 13G status typically reflects passive investment intent rather than control assertions.

What CUSIP is associated with the reported ESRT shares?

The Schedule 13G lists the CUSIP for Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. as 292104106, which identifies the class of securities referenced in the ownership report.