The State Of REITs: December 2025 Edition

The REIT sector returned to positive territory in November (+1.02%) after back-to-back months in the red. Mid caps (+3.53%) led the REIT sector in November followed by small caps (+3.38%) and large caps (+0.32%); micro caps (-8.76%) badly underperformed. 68.15% of REIT securities had a positive total return in November.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 11, 2025

Empire State Building Sets New Standard as First LEED v5 Platinum Certified Building in New York State

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) today announced that the Empire State Building has achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification under the Existing Buildings: Operations + Maintenance Version 5 program, the highest level of recognition under the U.S. Green Building Council's latest standard. The Empire State Building is the largest LEED v5 Platinum project in the United States and the first in the state of New York t.

Business Wire • Dec 9, 2025

Why One Real Estate Fund Dumped Its $4 Million Stake in This Iconic NYC Office REIT

New York City-based HGI Capital Management sold 494,696 shares of Empire State Realty Trust in the third quarter, reducing its position by about $4 million. The transaction represented 11.0% of HGI Capital's reported 13F assets under management.

The Motley Fool • Dec 8, 2025

Empire State Realty Trust Announces Dividend for Fourth Quarter 2025

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) (the “Company”), today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a dividend of $0.035 per share for the fourth quarter of 2025, payable to holders of the Company's Class A common stock and Class B common stock and to holders of Empire State Realty OP, L.P.'s (“ESRO”) Series ES, Series 250 and Series 60 operating partnership units (NYSE Arca: ESBA, FISK and OGCP, respectively) and Series PR operating partnership uni.

Business Wire • Dec 5, 2025

Empire State Realty Trust Announces Acquisition of the Scholastic Building

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) (the “Company”), announced that it has agreed to acquire 555-557 Broadway (the “Scholastic Building”) for $386 million. The property is located in the SoHo submarket of Manhattan, between Spring and Prince Streets with entrances on both Mercer Street and Broadway, and is comprised of approximately 368,000 square feet of office and 28,000 square feet of prime retail. The property is 70% leased, including a 15-year office lea.

Business Wire • Dec 2, 2025

Scholastic Unlocks Significant Value Through Sale-Leasebacks of Owned Real Estate Assets

Binding Agreements Signed for Sale of New York City Headquarters and Jefferson City, Missouri Distribution Center Transactions Expected to Generate $401 Million in Estimated Net Proceeds to Be Deployed Toward Company's Capital Allocation Priorities, including Debt Reduction and Share Repurchases NEW YORK , Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL), the global children's publishing, education and media company, today announced that it has entered into sale-leaseback transactions for its headquarters location in New York City ("555-557 Broadway") and its primary distribution facility in Jefferson City, Missouri ("Jefferson City"), which together are expected to generate estimated net proceeds of $401 million. The sale of these real estate assets aligns with the Company's long-term plan to monetize its significant non-operating assets to improve the efficiency of its balance sheet and create shareholder value.

PRNewsWire • Dec 2, 2025

Empire State Realty Trust Signs HOKA and Tecovas on N. Sixth Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) announced that it signed two new retail leases with HOKA and Tecovas for a total of 8,322 square feet to join ESRT's North Sixth Street Collection in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. HOKA, a sportswear company that specializes in running shoes, signed a new lease for a 4,148 square foot retail store at 91 N. Sixth Street. Davie Berke of CBRE represented HOKA in the lease negotiations. Western-wear brand Tecovas signed a new lease fo.

Business Wire • Dec 1, 2025

Gerson Lehrman Group, Inc. to Expand 18,230 Square Feet at One Grand Central Place for a Total 95,612 Square Foot Space

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) announced that it signed an 18,230 square foot expansion lease with Gerson Lehrman Group, Inc. (GLG) – a financial and global information services consulting company – for a total footprint of 95,612 square feet at One Grand Central Place. GLG renewed its 77,382 square foot office space at the building in April 2025. The company joined the ESRT portfolio in 2013 and now occupies two full floors which overlook Vanderbilt Pla.

Business Wire • Nov 12, 2025

The Empire State Building Holiday Celebrations Include: Radio City Rockettes 100th Anniversary Exhibits, Visits from Santa, Holiday Décor, Movie Screenings, Pop-ups, Lightings, and More

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Empire State Building (ESB) today announced its Holiday Celebration plans include: holiday décor, classic movie screenings, local pop-ups, festive tower lightings, and a holiday takeover with the Radio City Rockettes to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at New York City's number one attraction. “There is no better place to celebrate the holidays in New York City than at the Empire State Building Observatory,” said Dan Rogoski, General Manager at the Em.

Business Wire • Nov 10, 2025

Empire State Realty Trust Might Be Overly Discounted

Empire State Realty Trust is trading at an 8.8x multiple against the midpoint of its core FFO guidance for fiscal 2025. This is 24% lower than recently acquired peer PGRE. The Manhattan office-focused REIT saw net operating income from its observatory dip by 10.3% from its year-ago level as international visitors to New York fell. While ESRT's 1.91% dividend yield leaves little to be excited about, the REIT is far too discounted against the positive fundamentals of Manhattan and PGRE.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 5, 2025