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WATCH: Tony Malkin Joins CNBC to Discuss ESRT’s Q4 2025 Results

Malkin talked real estate stocks, leasing activity in New York City, and more.

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NYC Commercial Real Estate Trends for 2026: What Brokers Need to Know About the Next Office Cycle

Find out what office and retail tenants look for and what brokers can do to seal the deal in New York City in 2026.

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How Amenities, Technology, and Hospitality Enhance the Resident Experience, According to ESRT’s Jackie Renton

Renton joined Bisnow's New York Multifamily Development & Operations Conference with experts across the multifamily sector.

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Four Ways to Maximize Natural Light in Your Office Space | ESRT

Natural light has a remarkable impact on both productivity and mood in the workplace. Learn more about the effective ways to make the most of natural light in your office space in this blog post!
Commercial Observer Panel with 4 guests and 1 host

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The Future of Retail and NYC Hotspots to Watch, According to ESRT’s SVP of Leasing

ESRT’s SVP, Leasing Fred Posniak joined the “Meeting Consumer Demand: How Retail Brands are Adapting & Innovating in Today’s Market” panel discussion, to share insights into the future of New York City retail.

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How to Design a Productive Office Space in NYC

Empire State Realty Trust's design experts gave their tips to foster a productive office space in Manhattan.

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Work-Life Balance in NYC: 5 Tips to Help Employees Avoid Burnout

Not only does this show that you value their well-being, but it is proven that a positive work environment allows employees to perform at their best and quickly bounce back from adversity. 

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Christina Chiu Tells Commercial Observer What Drives Today’s Leasing Market | ESRT

Empire State Realty Trust President Christina Chiu joined commercial real estate peers for a panel discussion at Commercial Observer’s Fall State of Office Forum.

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Christina Chiu Talks Value Proposition and NYC’s Resiliency with Commercial Observer

In the hour-long panel, Christina spoke about tenant requirements, companies’ adaptation of artificial intelligence, and the resiliency of New York City. See highlights from the conversation in this post!

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Tony Malkin Joins “5 Year Frontier” with Daniel Darling

Tony Malkin discusses the groundbreaking deep energy retrofit at the Empire State Building, technologies that help buildings decarbonize, and advice for owners to be compliant with upcoming emissions caps.