Empire State Realty Trust

SUSTAINABILITY AT EMPIRE STATE REALTY TRUST

Our environmental sustainability program provides leadership and sets standards in innovation and technology. We focus on quantifiable improvement in energy efficiency, water efficiency, recycling, and waste diversion. ESRT’s cutting-edge work in energy efficiency, for the benefit of our tenants and the environment, is recognized worldwide.

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PERSPECTIVE FOR TODAY, PERFORMANCE FOR TOMORROW

Empire State Realty Trust is a self-managed REIT that operates a portfolio of office, retail, and multifamily properties within Manhattan and the greater New York metropolitan area – including the Empire State Building, the World’s Most Famous Building. As the leader in Sustainability and Energy Efficiency, with a focus on ROI-driven investment, ESRT’s commitment to Indoor Environment Quality and is unmatched.

EXPLORE OUR PROPERTIES

Office

Our fully-modernized office buildings and amenity-rich suburban campuses offer full floors, pre-builts, and ESRT Turnkey Suites for all tenant needs

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Entrance view of Potbelly Sandwich Shop on 501 7th Street

Retail

Join top name retailers & restaurants in our vibrant, high-traffic locations

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IEQ

Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) improves employee health and productivity. We’ve created a program of industry-leading healthy suites to provide tenants with the opportunity to maximize employee recruitment, retention, and their bottom line.

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Full Floor

White-boxed, energy-efficient spaces with industry-leading indoor environmental quality. Tenants benefit from great locations, great values, and ESRT’s sustainability leadership

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Residential

Explore our residential properties located in vibrant New York City neighborhoods.

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Find Your Commercial Office, Retail or Residential Space

Discover Unmatched Amenities at the ESB Club Level

The Empire State Building Club Level is an exclusive haven designed to elevate your work-life experience under one iconic roof. As a tenant, you have access to 65,000 square feet of unparalleled amenities that foster productivity, connectivity, and recreation. Whether you seek a dynamic workspace, a networking hotspot, or a hub for fitness and entertainment, the Club Level offers a perfect blend to cater to your diverse needs.

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ESRT Bees mural by Empire State Realty Trust

Empire State Realty Trust Announces ESRT Bees

It’s official – ESRT has welcomed its tiniest tenants! Empire State Realty Trust installed four honeybee hives at four different buildings in its New York City portfolio – including at the world-famous Empire State Building – as part of its continued sustainability initiatives. The installation and maintenance are in partnership with Alvéole, an urban beekeeping company.

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A forest with a variety of trees reflecting ESRT's leadership and innovation in sustainability and energy efficiency

Empire State Realty Trust Reaches Carbon Neutrality for Commercial Portfolio

ESRT has officially achieved carbon neutrality for its 9.9 million square foot commercial portfolio through a combination of its industry leadership in building energy efficiency retrofit work and a new, three-year agreement with 18 Reserves and ACT to support the preservation of close to 9,000 acres of biodiverse forest that will offset 100% of its non-electric fossil fuel usage. ESRT’s continued leadership in sustainability and energy efficiency has already reduced greenhouse gas emissions at the Empire State Building by 54% and the entire commercial portfolio by 43%.

ESRT TurnKey Suites

Easy, convenient, cost-effective Pre-Built solutions. Let our full-service relocation team take care of everything to make your client’s space move-in ready. Whether it’s architectural design, furniture, IT services, move consultants, and more – ESRT TurnKey Suites create a more efficient, tenant-friendly experience.

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Outdoor terrace view at the Empire State Realty Trust

2023 Annual Sustainability Report

As industry leaders for more than a decade, we share our processes and our work freely with experts, our industry, and the government. We are excited to share our inaugural Sustainability Report to highlight our work and plans to continue to set the standard for sustainability in real estate.

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Empire Building Playbook for Deep Energy Retrofits

Co-developed with NYSERDA, the industry leading deep-energy retrofit at the Empire State Building served as a blueprint for the Empire Building Playbook, and demonstrated what is possible within the built environment to reduce carbon emissions. Since this groundbreaking retrofit, the Empire State Building has reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 54 percent and counting.

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Rare Contiguous Block Now Available at the Empire State Building

Welcome to the new ESB. ESB is an icon towering above all icons. A one-of-a-kind beacon of ingenuity and incredible invention. With modern infrastructure and curated experiences, we’ve reimagined what it means to be a part of this globally recognized skyscraper in Manhattan.

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