United Talent Agency (UTA) will relocate its New York offices to the Empire State Building in July 2027, securing 100,948 square feet across four floors. The move marks a significant expansion for the agency, which houses its Filmed Entertainment, Creators, News, Publishing, Theatre, Music, Speakers, Sports, Brand Advisory, and Executive Search businesses in New York. The new space is designed to support UTA's integrated talent representation and brand advisory operations.

UTA COO Bob Roback stated that the relocation to one of New York City's most iconic landmarks reflects the agency's continued growth and long-term commitment to the city as a global epicenter of culture, creativity, and business. He emphasized that New York has become an increasingly important center for UTA's clients and the company, and the new office positions the agency to build the future of talent, media, sports, and brand representation.

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT), the owner and operator of the Empire State Building, welcomed UTA to the "World’s Most Famous Building." Ryan Kass, EVP, co-head of real estate and chief revenue officer at ESRT, noted that the building fosters collaboration, attracts top talent, and enhances the employee experience. ESRT highlighted that two large blocks remain available for 2026 at One Grand Central Place and 501 7th Avenue.

The Empire State Building offers a fully modernized and amenitized landmark with newly built office space equipped with ESRT’s premier indoor environmental quality and sustainability measures. The building features more than 65,000 square feet of amenities, including eight dining options, a fitness center, a conference center, a basketball/pickleball court, and two golf simulators.

Lease Negotiations

Mitchell Konsker, Benjamin Bass, and Harrison Potter of JLL represented UTA in the lease negotiations. Jordan Berger, Shanae Ursini, and Kerry Lavelle of ESRT, along with Scott Klau, Erik Harris, Neil Rubin, Brent Ozarowski, Zachary Weil, and Cole Gendels of Newmark, represented the property owner.

Key Details of the Relocation

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. will release its second quarter 2026 financial results on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, after the close of markets on the New York Stock Exchange. The company has scheduled a conference call to review the quarterly performance and discuss recent events on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Conference Call Details

The earnings release, supplemental information, and investor presentation will be available on the company's website under the "Quarterly Results" section in the "Investors" tab prior to the call. Officers will conduct a question-and-answer session during the conference call.

Access Information

Participants can join the call via telephone or webcast. The webcast will be available on the "Investors" section of the company's website. Listeners are advised to log in at least five minutes early to register and install necessary audio software. A replay of the call will be accessible for 14 days.

About Empire State Realty Trust

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. is a New York City-focused real estate investment trust (REIT). The company owns and operates a portfolio of office, retail, and multifamily assets, including the Empire State Building. As of March 31, 2026, the portfolio comprised approximately 8.0 million rentable square feet of office space, 0.8 million rentable square feet of retail space, and 743 residential units.