The proposed new publicly-listed REIT consists of twelve office properties, six retail properties, and one development site and is anchored by the world-famous officer tower known as The Empire State Building.

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The proposed new Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) consists of 12 office properties, six retail properties, and one development site and is anchored by the world-famous officer tower known as The Empire State Building .

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The Empire State Building race is among the more high-profile tower climbs in the world.

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