Lease Abstraction and Data Intern

COMPANY SUMMARY

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) is a NYC-focused 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, ranked the #1 Top Attraction in New York City for the fourth consecutive year in Tripadvisor’s 2025 Travelers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best Things to Do. The Company is a recognized leader in energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality. As of September 30, 2025, ESRT’s portfolio is 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. More information about Empire State Realty Trust can be found at esrtreit.com and by following ESRT on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and LinkedIn.

The dedicated team at ESRT is a collection of diverse individuals with a shared passion for excellence and a keen eye toward future growth. Headquartered in New York City, we harness the energy of the city in everything we do. We care for one another, work hard, and have a lot of fun doing it! We are Certified™ as a Great Place to Work® by the global authority, Great Place to Work®, on workplace culture, employee experience, and leadership behaviors. We prioritize and invest in the health and wellness of employees to attract, develop, and retain top-tier talent. ESRT values continuous employee development and encourages colleagues to excel in their roles and adapt to emerging business needs. From our crown jewel, The Empire State Building, to incredible buildings modernized for the 21st century, to outstanding customer service, and our decade-long leadership position in sustainability and energy efficient portfolio that is 100% fully powered by renewable wind electricity, we take pride in our work. ESRT seeks an equally passionate colleague to join the team, understand the vision and help achieve that vision. 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Lease Abstraction and Data Intern will support the Lease Administration team in managing a diverse commercial real estate portfolio by assisting with lease abstraction, data validation, and system maintenance. This role focuses on using AI-enabled tools to extract and organize key lease information, validating outputs for accuracy, and ensuring data is properly structured and maintained within Yardi.

Working closely with the Lease Administration team, the intern will help improve the efficiency and accuracy of lease data workflows by refining AI-assisted processes, supporting data audits, and contributing to reporting and portfolio initiatives. The internship provides hands-on exposure to commercial real estate operations, lease administration systems, and the practical use of AI tools in a business environment.

Full-time: 40 hours per week from June 1st, 2026, until August 7th, 2026.

Location: Onsite at 111 W 33rd Street, New York, NY 

• Assist the Lease Administration team in reviewing, interpreting, and abstracting key business, financial, and legal terms from commercial leases using AI software
• Utilize AI tools to extract data from lease documents and PDFs, applying standardized prompts and workflows to ensure consistent and accurate outputs
• Collaborate with the team to refine prompts, workflows, and processes that improve the accuracy, efficiency, and usability of AI-generated lease data
• Input, update, and maintain lease information, documents, and key terms within Yardi
• Ensure data integrity by conducting routine audits and cross-checking entries against source documents
• Translate AI-extracted lease information into structured formats, including tables and data fields, for upload and maintenance within Yardi
• Support the monitoring and tracking of critical lease dates to help ensure timely notifications and compliance
• Assist in generating reports and maintaining dashboards to support visibility into upcoming milestones
• Participate in various portfolio-related initiatives, including data cleanup, process improvement efforts, and system enhancements aimed at improving operational efficiency
• Contribute to research, analysis, and documentation that support strategic decision-making within the real estate portfolio
• Provide general administrative support to the Lease Administration team as assigned

• Ability to review documents and abstractions with a high degree of accuracy
• Capable of managing multiple tasks, deadlines, and critical dates within a dynamic real estate portfolio
• Strong computer skills with the ability to learn and navigate software platforms such as Yardi
• Comfortable working with AI-enabled tools and document-processing software to support data extraction, validation, and workflow efficiency
• Comfortable performing data audits and supporting report generation
• Strong data management skills, including organizing information into structured formats such as tables and system fields
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to learn lease terminology, structures, and operational fundamentals of real estate portfolio management
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

• A Junior enrolled in a four-year or five-year undergraduate program in the graduating class of 2027 is preferred

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

• At ESRT, like our tenants, our employees come from everywhere. We foster a collaborative work environment that captures top talent and cultivates the best ideas. As a Great Place to Work® Certified employer, we are committed to maintaining our positive work culture where employees are engaged and can grow and develop. In addition, ESRT employees embody our Company Culture & Success Factors -
• Adaptable – you are a self-starter who’s able to quickly digest and execute new processes to work both collaboratively and independently
• Dynamic – you are solutions-oriented, aim to improve processes and implement efficiency, and offer insightful feedback to improve ESRT
• Dependable – you take a strong sense of ownership and accountability over your work
• Passionate – you keep up with industry trends and are excited about the potential to propel the industry forward with a “roll-up-your-sleeves” attitude
• Curious – you consistently look for new ways to work smarter, not just harder
• Ethical – you treat others with respect, act with integrity in how you perform your work, and embrace our collaborative culture
• Positive – you possess a service-oriented attitude with excellent follow through

• 40-hour work week, paid at a rate of $22.50 p/h
• A challenging, exciting, and meaningful 10-week experience
• Networking opportunities to get to know fellow interns and key leaders throughout ESRT
• An individual project to be presented to executive leadership
• Company sponsored lunches with leadership and outings
• Tour of the Empire State Building Observatory
• Summer Friday Early Release

ESRT is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because they drive curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, reproductive choices, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, caregiver status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination. Reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue hardship for the Company are available for applicants and employees with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs.