Q2 News and Headlines: ESB is #1, Pontera Joins the Roster, and More!

The world-famous Empire State Building Observatory was voted the #1 Attraction in the World – and the #1 Attraction in the U.S. for the third consecutive year – in Tripadvisor’s Travelers Choice Awards: Best of the Best Things to Do. The esteemed honor was featured in major articles and broadcast segments which included the New York Post, Gothamist, The Associated Press, Travel + Leisure, TimeOut, NBC New York, and others.

New Yorkers awoke in mid-June to the sight of Vhagar – the massive dragon from the HBO series “House of the Dragon” – perched atop the Empire State Building’s spire. The incredible installation was part of a “House of the Dragon” takeover that featured a photo opp with the iconic Iron Throne and a visit from the show’s cast. The epic takeover was featured in countless articles and broadcast segments which included the New York Post, TimeOut, Gothamist, Buzzfeed, TODAY, The Mirror, NBC 4 New York, and many others.

ESRT announced that fintech company Pontera signed on for a 40,679 square foot space at 111 W. 33rd Street in late May. The office lease garnered significant media attention with features in the New York Post, Commercial Observer, The Real Deal, ConnectCRE, and Commercial Property Executive. It was featured in weekly and monthly roundups of top deals in Commercial Observer, The Real Deal, and Bisnow.