Home of the New York Stock Exchange, Times Square, the Theater District, and countless other landmarks, Manhattan is undoubtedly among the most expensive commercial real estate markets in the United States. On 5th Ave (49th St. - 59th St.), the annual asking rent of retail space reached ***** U.S. dollars per square foot in the first half of 2025. Broadway & 7th Ave (42nd St. - 47th St.) had the second-highest rent among Manhattan corridors, with a median asking rent of ***** U.S. dollars.

The average asking rent for Class A office space in Midtown Manhattan was ***** U.S. dollars per square foot in the second quarter of 2025. It was above the Manhattan average of ***** U.S. dollars but below that of Midtown South, which was the most expensive district at ***** U.S. dollars per square foot. What is Class A real estate?Class A real estate refers to the best properties in terms of appearance, age, quality of infrastructure and location. These properties usually command the highest rental rates, due to their high quality. In the U.S., Manhattan has the most expensive rents for Class A offices.Midtown vs Midtown SouthMidtown Manhattan contains the Empire State Building, MoMA, Grand Central Station, and the United Nations Headquarters. The most expensive submarket there was Plaza District in 2025. Meanwhile, Midtown South is home to Madison Square Garden, Pennsylvania Station, Hudson Yards, and Koreatown. In 2025, the most expensive submarket there was Hudson Yards, followed by Chelsea and Hudson Square.

Gross-Profit-Margin Time Series for Empire State Realty Trust Inc. Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) is a NYC-focused real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns and operates a portfolio of well-leased, top of tier, modernized, amenitized, and well-located office, retail, and multifamily assets. ESRT's flagship Empire State Building, the "World's Most Famous Building," features its iconic Observatory. The Company is a recognized leader in energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality. As of June 30, 2025, our portfolio was comprised of approximately 7.8 million rentable square feet of office space, 0.8 million rentable square feet of retail space and 743 residential units. Our office portfolio included 10 properties (including three long-term ground leasehold interests). Nine of these office properties are located in midtown Manhattan and encompass approximately 7.6 million rentable square feet of office space and 0.5 million rentable square feet of retail space, including the Empire State Building. The remaining office property is located in Stamford, Connecticut, with immediate access to mass transportation. Additionally, we have entitled land adjacent to the Stamford office property that can support the development of either office or residential per local zoning. Our multifamily portfolio included 743 residential units in New York City.

Diluted-EPS Time Series for Empire State Realty Trust Inc. Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) is a NYC-focused real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns and operates a portfolio of well-leased, top of tier, modernized, amenitized, and well-located office, retail, and multifamily assets. ESRT's flagship Empire State Building, the "World's Most Famous Building," features its iconic Observatory. The Company is a recognized leader in energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality. As of June 30, 2025, our portfolio was comprised of approximately 7.8 million rentable square feet of office space, 0.8 million rentable square feet of retail space and 743 residential units. Our office portfolio included 10 properties (including three long-term ground leasehold interests). Nine of these office properties are located in midtown Manhattan and encompass approximately 7.6 million rentable square feet of office space and 0.5 million rentable square feet of retail space, including the Empire State Building. The remaining office property is located in Stamford, Connecticut, with immediate access to mass transportation. Additionally, we have entitled land adjacent to the Stamford office property that can support the development of either office or residential per local zoning. Our multifamily portfolio included 743 residential units in New York City.

Begin-Period-Cashflow Time Series for Empire State Realty Trust Inc. Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) is a NYC-focused real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns and operates a portfolio of well-leased, top of tier, modernized, amenitized, and well-located office, retail, and multifamily assets. ESRT's flagship Empire State Building, the "World's Most Famous Building," features its iconic Observatory. The Company is a recognized leader in energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality. As of June 30, 2025, our portfolio was comprised of approximately 7.8 million rentable square feet of office space, 0.8 million rentable square feet of retail space and 743 residential units. Our office portfolio included 10 properties (including three long-term ground leasehold interests). Nine of these office properties are located in midtown Manhattan and encompass approximately 7.6 million rentable square feet of office space and 0.5 million rentable square feet of retail space, including the Empire State Building. The remaining office property is located in Stamford, Connecticut, with immediate access to mass transportation. Additionally, we have entitled land adjacent to the Stamford office property that can support the development of either office or residential per local zoning. Our multifamily portfolio included 743 residential units in New York City.