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Lease Abstraction and Data Intern
Empire State Realty TrustNew York City, United StatesinternshipVerifiedPosted 7 Jan 2026
💰 $44,000/yr
About the role
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
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
RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Ability to review documents and abstractions with a high degre
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