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New York, NY, October 10, 2019 — The Empire State Building (ESB) today announced the third phase of its top-to-bottom reimagined Observatory Experience, the newly renovated 102nd floor Observatory. Opening to the public on October 12, 2019, the 102nd floor will feature floor-to-ceiling glass windows where Guests can step right to the edge of the […]

NEW YORK CITY, October 9, 2019 – Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) announced today that LinkedIn has signed its eighth expansion lease at the Empire State Building, adding three and a half floors and 188,653 square feet to its current campus.  Since 2011, LinkedIn has grown to 501,600square feet in total at the World’s Most Famous Building. […]

NEW YORK CITY, September 25, 2019 – Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) announced today that First Republic Bank, which offers private banking, private business banking, private wealth management, and other services, will open a 14,430 sq. ft. facility at One Grand Central Place. “We are pleased to welcome First Republic Bank to our […]

Immersive Exhibits Open to the Public on July 29 New York, NY, July 25, 2019 — The Empire State Building (ESB) today announced the second phase of its top-to-bottom reimagined Observatory Experience. Opening to the public on July 29, 2019, the $165 million project presents the only museum in New York City that is open […]

NEW YORK CITY, July 22, 2019 – Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) announced today that The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc., a global provider of marketing solutions, signed a 26,134 sq. ft. lease on the sixth floor of 111 West 33rd Street. The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. currently has a total of […]

NEW YORK CITY, May 22, 2019 – Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) announced today that L’Occitane, Inc., a leading global retailer of natural cosmetics and well-being products, signed a 20,962 sq. ft. lease at 111 West 33rd Street for the full 20th floor. “L’Occitane, Inc., a great international brand, joins an exciting tenant roster at 111 […]

NEW YORK CITY, May 21, 2019 – Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) announced today that AT&T will relocate to a new location within the Empire State Building on 34th Street. AT&T extended its lease term for ten years. “We are enhancing the Empire State Building’s 34th Street retail experience,” said Thomas P. Durels, Executive Vice […]

NEW YORK – May 10, 2019 — The Empire State Building in partnership with iHeartMedia today announced that its world-famous tower lights will shine in celebration of the Robin Hood Foundation – New York City’s largest poverty-fighting organization – and its 2019 Benefit on Monday, May 13th, with a music-to-light show set to two-time Grammy Award-nominated singer/songwriter Shawn […]

NEW YORK – May 13, 2019 — Today, the Empire State Building announced that elite tower runner Suzy Walsham will return to the World’s Most Famous Building on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, for the Empire State Building Run-Up (ESBRU) Presented by Turkish Airlines Powered by the Challenged Athletes Foundation, to secure her spot as the most decorated athlete […]

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc.(NYSE: ESRT) today announced a simplified lease form that will expedite lease negotiations and save tenants time and money. More than 40 changes to the standard lease form reduce pain points and enable accelerated discussions for tenants, lawyers, and brokers. Among the many changes, the new form includes a more tenant-friendly […]