Empire State Realty Trust

About Empire State Realty Trust

Empire State Realty Trust is a real estate operator headquartered in New York, NY. Empire State Realty Trust operates in New York City, New York. Its investment focus is on Multifamily - Value-Add, Standalone Retail and Urban Office.

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) is a New York City-focused real estate investment trust that owns, operates, and manages office, retail, and multifamily properties in Manhattan and the greater New York metropolitan area. Formed in 2011 and launched through its IPO in 2013, the company has over a decade of operating history with a concentrated focus on New York City real estate. As of 2025, ESRT controls approximately 7.8 million rentable square feet of office space, 0.8 million square feet of retail, and 743 residential units, anchored by the Empire State Building as its flagship asset. The firm is self-managed, with integrated leasing, operations, and asset management that emphasize energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality. Built In NYC ESRT’s platform spans office towers, high-street and transit-oriented retail, and urban multifamily assets clustered around major transportation hubs. The company also owns and operates the Empire State Building Observatory, a complementary cash-flow stream tied to global tourism demand.

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