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- **FFO beats expectations**: Q3 FFO of $0.23 per share, driven by 88,000 sq ft of leases and 150,000 sq ft in negotiation.
- **Observatory resilience**: $26.5M NOI with 2.7% revenue per capita growth, offsetting international visitation decline.
- **Financial strength**: 5.6x net debt/EBITDA, $175M notes issuance, and 9% multifamily rent growth.
- **NYC market dominance**: Limited supply in top-tier buildings, 93.1% office occupancy, and 17 consecutive quarters of positive lease spreads.
- **Sustainability leadership**: 6th GRESB 5-star rating and focus on ESG initiatives.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Delivered FFO above consensus, with 88,000 sq ft of new and renewal leases signed in Q3 and 150,000 sq ft in negotiation post-quarter end.
- Observatory generated $26.5M NOI, with revenue per capita up 2.7% YoY, driven by domestic visitation.
- Balance sheet strength with 5.6x net debt/EBITDA and $175M senior notes issuance at 5.47%.
- Sustainability leadership with 6th consecutive GRESB 5-star rating.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Core FFO of $0.23 per share, same-store property cash NOI up 1.1% YoY (1.3% excluding nonrecurring items).
- Operating expenses increased 1.5% YoY, partially offset by higher tenant reimbursement income.
- Core FAD rose to $40.4M in Q3, reflecting reduced CapEx spend.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- Capital allocation focused on NYC office, retail, and multifamily; $175M notes to fund general corporate purposes.
- Share buybacks considered alongside acquisitions; no material impact from mayoral election policies.
- Amazon NYC demand strong, with 3.1M sq ft of tenant expansions since IPO.
- Multifamily portfolio at 99% occupancy with 9% YoY rent growth; Williamsburg retail pipeline active.
- Metro Center disposition under review, with potential redeployment of proceeds into higher-growth assets.

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