EMPIRE STATE BUILDING ASSOCIATES
10-Q, 1996-08-15
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				      FORM 10-Q

			 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
			       Washington, D.C. 20549


	 [x]  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
			   SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

	 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 1996

					 OR

	 [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE 
			   SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

	 For the transition period from ____________ to ___________

	 Commission file number 0-827

			  EMPIRE STATE BUILDING ASSOCIATES
	       (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

	    A New York Partnership                   13-6084254
	    (State or other jurisdiction of          (I.R.S. Employer
	    incorporation or organization)           Identification No.)

		       60 East 42nd Street, New York, New York
		       (Address of principal executive offices)
					10165
				     (Zip Code) 

				    (212) 687-8700
		 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

					 N/A
	    (Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if
	    changed since last report)

	    Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed
	    all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of
	    the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12
	    months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was
	    required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to
	    such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
	    Yes [ X ].  No [   ].


		An Exhibit Index is located on Page 14 of this Report.
	       Number of pages (including exhibits) in this filing:  16<PAGE>






									 2.

			  PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION              


	 Item 1.  Financial Statements.

			  Empire State Building Associates
			    Condensed Statement of Income
				     (Unaudited)          

				  For the Three Months    For the Six Months
				     Ended June 30,         Ended June 30,  
				    1996        1995         1996       1995

 Income:

   Rent income, from a related
     party (Note B)               $1,504,688 $1,504,688  $3,009,375  $3,009,375
   Dividend income                     2,160      2,307       4,254      30,939
				  ---------- ----------  ----------  ----------
       Total income                1,506,848  1,506,995   3,013,629   3,040,314
				  ---------- ----------  ----------  ----------
 Expenses:

   Leasehold rent                    492,500    492,500     985,000     985,000
   Supervisory services, to a 
     related party (Note C)           39,854     39,854      79,708      79,708
   Amortization of leasehold          52,117     52,117     104,234     104,234
   Miscellaneous                         -0-        -0-          47         -0-
				  ---------- ----------  ----------  ----------
       Total expenses                584,471    584,471   1,168,989   1,168,942
				  ---------- ----------  ----------  ----------
 Net income                       $  922,377 $  922,524  $1,844,640  $1,871,372
				  ========== ==========  ==========  ==========
 Earnings per $10,000 partici-
   pation unit, based on 3,300
   participation units out-
   standing during the year       $   279.51 $   279.55  $   558.98  $   567.08
				  ========== ==========  ==========  ==========

   Distributions per $10,000 
     participation consisted 
     of the following:

    Income                        $  279.51  $   279.55  $   558.98  $   567.08
    Return of capital                 15.14       15.10       30.31    1,058.36
				  ---------  ----------  ----------  ----------
	Total distributions       $  294.65  $   294.65  $   589.29  $ 1,625.44
				  =========  ==========  ==========  ==========

	At June 30, 1996 and 1995, there were $33,000,000 of participations
	outstanding.<PAGE>






			 Empire State Building Associates
			      Condensed Balance Sheet
				 (Unaudited)                                  3.

 Assets                                       June 30, 1996  December 31, 1995
 Current assets
   Cash                                          $  363,713         $  359,505
   Prepaid rent                                      23,831             23,831
						 ----------         ----------
       Total current assets                         387,544            383,336

 Real Estate 
   Leasehold on Empire State Building            39,000,000         39,000,000
     Less, allowance for amortization            35,560,254         35,456,020
						 ----------         ----------
						  3,439,746          3,543,980
						 ----------         ----------
     Total assets                                $3,827,290         $3,927,316
						 ==========         ==========

 Capital
   Capital January 1,                             3,927,316          7,519,530
   Add, Net income: 
     January 1, 1996 through June 30, 1996        1,844,640                -0-
     January 1, 1995 through 
       December 31, 1995                                -0-          3,716,420
						 ----------         ----------
						  5,771,956         11,235,950
   Less, Distributions: 
     Monthly distributions,
       January 1, 1996 through June 30, 1996      1,944,666                -0-
       January 1, 1995 through
	 December 31, 1995                              -0-          3,889,333
       Distribution on February 28, 1995
       of Overage Rent for the lease
       year ended December 31, 1994
       and dividend income                              -0-          3,419,301  
						 ----------        -----------
						  1,944,666          7,308,634
						 ----------        -----------
 Capital                                          3,827,290          3,927,316
						 ----------        -----------
     Total liabilities and capital               $3,827,290        $ 3,927,316
						 ==========        ===========<PAGE>






									    4.
			 Empire State Building Associates
			Condensed Statement of Cash Flows
				  (Unaudited)            




					    January 1, 1996    January 1, 1995
						    through            through
					      June 30, 1996      June 30, 1995

   Cash flows from operating activities:
     Net income                                  $1,844,640        $1,871,372 
     Adjustments to reconcile net income 
       to cash provided by operating
       activities:
       Amortization of leasehold                    104,234           104,234 
     Change in Overage Rent due from
       Empire State Building Company,
       a related party                                  -0-            97,887 
     Change in accrued supervisory
       services, to a related party                     -0-            (8,253)
     Change in deferred credit                          -0-           501,563 
						 ----------        ---------- 

       Net cash provided by operating
	 activities                               1,948,874         2,566,803 
						 ----------        ---------- 
   Cash flows from financing activities:
     Cash distributions                          (1,944,666)       (5,363,967)
						 ----------        ---------- 
       Net cash used in financing 
	 activities                              (1,944,666)       (5,363,967)
						 ----------        ---------- 
       Net increase (decrease) in cash and 
	 cash equivalants                             4,208        (2,797,164)

   Cash and cash equivalents
     beginning of period                            359,505         3,653,616 
						 ----------        ---------- 

   Cash and cash equivalents
     end of period                               $  363,713        $  856,452 
						 ==========        ========== <PAGE>
	 Empire State Building Associates                               5.
	 June 30, 1996





	 Notes to Condensed Financial Statements (unaudited)

	 Note A - Basis of Presentation

		   The accompanying unaudited condensed financial
	 statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions
	 to Form 10-Q and therefore do not include all information and
	 footnotes necessary for a fair presentation of financial position,
	 results of operations and statement of cash flows in conformity
	 with generally accepted accounting principles.  The accompanying
	 unaudited condensed financial statements include all adjustments
	 (consisting only of normal recurring accruals) which are, in the
	 opinion of the partners in Registrant, necessary for a fair
	 statement of the results for such interim periods.  The partners
	 in Registrant believe that the accompanying unaudited condensed
	 financial statements and the notes thereto fairly disclose the
	 financial condition and results of Registrant's operations for the
	 periods indicated and are adequate to make the information pre-
	 sented therein not misleading.

	 Note B - Interim Period Reporting

		   The results for the interim periods are not necessarily
	 indicative of the results to be expected for a full year. 

		   Registrant is a partnership which was organized on July
	 11, 1961.  Registrant owns the tenant's interest in a master
	 operating leasehold (the "Master Lease") on the Empire State
	 Building (the "Building") and the land thereunder, located at 350
	 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York (the "Property").  On November
	 27, 1991, Prudential Insurance Company of America sold the fee
	 ownership of the property to EGHolding Co. Inc. which, through
	 merger and conveyance, reportedly transferred its interest as
	 lessor to Trump Empire State Partners ("Trump").  Associates'
	 rights under the master leasehold remain unchanged.  

		   Registrant's partners are Peter L. Malkin, John L. Loehr
	 and Stanley Katzman (collectively the "Partners"), each of whom
	 also acts as an agent for holders of participations in his
	 respective partnership interest in Registrant (the
	 "Participants").  

		   The initial term of the Master Lease expired on January
	 5, 1992.  On January 30, 1989, Registrant exercised its first of
	 four 21-year renewal options contained in the Master Lease and
	 extended the Master Lease through January 5, 2013.  The annual
	 rent payable under Master Lease is $1,970,000 through January 5,
	 2013 and $1,723,750 annually during the term of each renewal
	 period thereafter.  <PAGE>
	 Empire State Building Associates                               6.
	 June 30, 1996





		   The value of the Master Lease is stated at cost.  To
	 reflect Registrant's exercise of the first renewal option under
	 the Master Lease, the estimated useful life of the Master Lease
	 has been revised to 25 years, effective January 1, 1988, through
	 January 5, 2013.

		   Registrant does not operate the Property.  It subleases
	 the Property to Empire State Building Company ("Sublessee")
	 pursuant to a net operating sublease (the "Sublease") with a term
	 and renewal options essentially coextensive with those contained
	 in the Master Lease.  On January 30, 1989, Sublessee elected to
	 renew the Sublease for a term commencing January 4, 1992 to
	 January 4, 2013.  

		   Sublessee is required to pay annual basic rent ("Basic
	 Rent") of $6,018,750 from January 1, 1992 through January 4, 2013
	 and $5,895,625 from January 5, 2013 through the expiration of all
	 renewal terms.  Sublessee is also required to pay Registrant
	 overage rent of 50% of Sublessee's net operating profit in excess
	 of $1,000,000 for each lease year ending December 31 ("Overage
	 Rent").

		   Overage Rent and other accumulated interest income are
	 distributed annually after payment of any additional payments for
	 supervisory services to Counsel (as described in Note C below).
	 For 1995, Sublessee reported net operating loss of $139,025;
	 therefore, there was no Overage Rent.  

		   Sublessee is a New York partnership in which Peter L.
	 Malkin is a partner.  The Partners in Registrant are also members
	 of the law firm of Wien, Malkin & Bettex, 60 East 42nd Street, New
	 York, New York, which acts as counsel to Registrant and Sublessee
	 ("Counsel").  See Note C below.

	 Note C - Supervisory Services

		   Registrant pays Counsel for supervisory services and
	 disbursements (i) the basic payment of $100,000 per annum (the
	 "Basic Payment") and (ii) an additional payment of 6% of all
	 distributions to Participants in any year in excess of the amount
	 representing a return of 9% per annum on their remaining cash
	 investment in any year ("Additional Payment").  

		   No remuneration was paid during the three and six month
	 periods ended June 30, 1996 by Registrant to any of the Partners
	 as such.  Pursuant to the fee arrangements described herein,
	 Registrant paid Counsel $25,000 and $50,000, respectively, of the
	 Basic Payment for supervisory services for the three and six month
	 periods ended June 30, 1996, and $4,951 a month as the Additional
	 Payment for supervisory services.  The supervisory services
	 provided to Registrant by Counsel include legal, administrative
	 and financial services.  The legal and administrative services<PAGE>
	 Empire State Building Associates                               7.
	 June 30, 1996





	 include acting as general counsel to Registrant, maintaining all
	 of its partnership records, performing physical inspections of the
	 Building, reviewing insurance coverage and conducting annual
	 partnership meetings.  Financial services include monthly receipt
	 of rent from the Sublessee, payment of monthly rent to the fee
	 owner, payment of monthly and additional distributions to the
	 Participants, payment of all other disbursements, confirmation of
	 the payment of real estate taxes, and active review of financial
	 statements submitted to Registrant by the Sublessee and financial
	 statements audited and tax information prepared by Registrants'
	 independent certified public accountant, and distribution of such
	 materials to the Participants.  Counsel also prepares quarterly,
	 annual and other periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange
	 Commission and applicable state authorities and distributes to the
	 Participants quarterly source of distribution reports.

		   Reference is made to Note B of this Item 1 ("Note B")
	 for a description of the terms of the Sublease between Registrant
	 and Sublessee.  The respective interests of the Partners in
	 Registrant and in Sublessee arise solely from ownership of their
	 respective participations in Registrant and, in the case of Mr.
	 Malkin, his ownership of a partnership interest in Sublessee.  The
	 Partners receive no extra or special benefit not shared on a pro
	 rata basis with all other Participants in Registrant or partners
	 in Sublessee.  However, each of the Partners, by reason of his
	 respective interest in Counsel, is entitled to receive his pro
	 rata share of any legal fees or other remuneration paid to Counsel
	 for legal and supervisory services rendered to Registrant and
	 Sublessee.

		   As of June 30, 1996, the Partners owned of record and
	 beneficially an aggregate of $156,250 of participations in
	 Registrant, representing less than 1% of the currently outstanding
	 participations therein totaling $33,000,000.

		   In addition, as of June 30, 1996 certain of the Partners
	 (or their respective spouses) held additional Participations as
	 follows:

		   Stanley Katzman owned of record as trustee, but not
		   beneficially, $20,000 of Participations.  Mr. Katzman
		   disclaims any beneficial ownership of such
		   Participations.

		   Peter L. Malkin owned of record as trustee or co-trustee
		   but not beneficially, $170,000 of Participations.  Mr.
		   Malkin disclaims any beneficial ownership of such
		   Participations.

		   Isabel W. Malkin, the wife of Peter L. Malkin, owned of
		   record and beneficially, $153,333 of Participations.
		   Mr. Malkin disclaims any beneficial ownership of such
		   Participations.<PAGE>
	 Empire State Building Associates                               8.
	 June 30, 1996





	 Item 2.   Management's Discussion and Analysis of
		   Financial Condition and Results of Operations

		   As stated in Note B, Registrant was organized for the
	 purpose of acquiring the Master Lease of the Property subject to a
	 net operating sublease held by Sublessee.  Basic Rent received by
	 Registrant is used to pay annual rent due under the Master Lease,
	 the Basic Payment and the Additional Payment for supervisory
	 services; the balance of such Rent is distributed to the
	 Participants.  Overage Rent and any interest and dividends
	 accumulated thereon are distributed to the Participants after the
	 Additional Payment is made to Counsel.  See Note C of Item 1 above
	 ("Note C").  Pursuant to the Sublease, Sublessee has assumed
	 responsibility for the condition, operation, repair, maintenance
	 and management of the Property.  Registrant is not required to
	 maintain substantial reserves or otherwise maintain liquid assets
	 to defray any operating expenses of the Property.

		   Registrant does not pay dividends.  During the three and
	 six month periods ended June 30, 1996, Registrant made regular
	 monthly distributions of $98.21 for each $10,000 participation
	 ($1,178.52 per annum for each $10,000 participation).  There are
	 no restrictions on Registrant's present or future ability to make
	 distributions; however, the amount of such distributions depends
	 solely on the ability of Sublessee to make monthly payments of
	 Basic Rent and Overage Rent to Registrant in accordance with the
	 terms of the Sublease.  Registrant expects to make distributions
	 in the future so long as it receives the payments provided for
	 under the Sublease.  See Note B.

		   Registrant's results of operations are affected
	 primarily by the amount of rent payable to it under the Sublease.
	 The amount of Overage Rent payable to Registrant is affected by
	 (i) the downturn in the New York City economy and real estate
	 rental market and (ii) the cost of the Property improvement
	 program described herein under Other Information.  It is
	 anticipated that the improvement program to the Building, which
	 commenced in 1990, will negatively impact Overage Rent in 1996
	 through 1999.  It is difficult for management to forecast whether
	 the New York City real estate market will improve over the next
	 few years.  

		   Total income decreased for the three and six month
	 periods ended June 30, 1996 as compared with the three and six
	 month periods ended June 30, 1995.  Such decrease resulted from a
	 decrease in dividend income earned on funds temporarily invested 
	 in Fidelity U.S. Treasury Income Portfolio.  Total expenses
	 remained the same for the three-month period ended June 30, 1996
	 as compared with the three-month period ended June 30, 1995.
	 Total expenses increased for the six-month period ended June 30,
	 1996 as compared with the six-month period ended June 30, 1995.<PAGE>
	 Empire State Building Associates                               9.
	 June 30, 1996





	 Such increase resulted from miscellaneous expenses incurred in the
	 six-month period ended June 30, 1996.

		   The State of New York (the "State") had asserted a
	 utility tax deficiency of $1,528,816 against the Sublessee through
	 December 31, 1992 in connection with electricity, water and steam
	 charges to tenants, plus accrued interest of approximately
	 $850,000 through March 31, 1996.  The Supreme Court, New York
	 County granted summary judgment in favor of the State, which
	 ruling was affirmed by the Appellate Division, First Department,
	 holding that the State utility tax applies to such rent inclusion
	 charges.  The Court of Appeals denied Sublessee's motion for
	 permission to appeal the adverse ruling by the Appellate Division.
	 Thus, the tax assessed by the State will be payable in accordance
	 with a favorable settlement obtained by Wien, Malkin & Bettex
	 under which the tax deficiency has been reduced from $1,528,816 to
	 $979,109, representing a savings in principal of more than
	 $500,000.  Interest on the reduced principal amount will be
	 payable in the amount of approximately $650,000 calculated through
	 June 30, 1996.  The State has tentatively agreed to payment over a
	 period of four years, commencing August 1, 1996, in equal monthly
	 installments of $40,000 including interest on the unpaid balance
	 at the applicable rate.  The City of New York has also asserted a
	 utility tax deficiency of $277,125 against the Sublessee through
	 December 31, 1994 in connection with electricity, water and steam
	 charges to tenants plus accrued interest of approximately $72,240
	 through May 31, 1996.  An appeal before the New York City taxing
	 authority is pending in which Sublessee is contesting the
	 calculation of the tax and the final outcome of the appeal cannot
	 presently be determined.

		   The Sublessee will also be liable for additional utility
	 taxes for periods after December 31, 1992 for New York State
	 utility tax and for periods after December 31, 1994 for New York
	 City utility tax.  Any amounts for which the Sublessee will be
	 liable will reduce Overage Rent payable to Associates by 50%
	 thereof.

			   Liquidity and Capital Resources

		   There has been no significant change in Registrant's
	 liquidity for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 1996,
	 as compared with the three and six month periods ended June 30,
	 1995. 

		   Assuming that the Building continues to generate an
	 annual net profit in future years comparable to that in the
	 current year, Registrant anticipates that the value of the
	 Building and the Property will exceed the indicated balance sheet
	 value at June 30, 1996.<PAGE>
	 Empire State Building Associates                              10.
	 June 30, 1996





		   Registrant anticipates that funds for working capital 
	 will be generated by operations of the Building by Sublessee,
	 which entity in turn is required to make payments of Basic Rent 
	 and Overage Rent under the Sublease and, to the extent necessary,
	 from additional capital investment by the partners in Sublessee
	 and/or external financing.  Registrant foresees no need to make
	 material commitments for capital expenditures while the Sublease
	 is in effect.
				      Inflation

		   Registrant believes that there has been no material
	 change in the impact of inflation on its operations since the
	 filing of its report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
	 1995, which report and all exhibits thereto are incorporated
	 herein by reference and made a part hereof.

			     PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

	 Item 1.   Legal Proceedings

		   The Property of Registrant is the subject of the
	 following pending litigation: 

	      (1)  On October 21, 1991, the holder of a $20,000 original
		   participation in Registrant brought suit in New York
		   Supreme Court, New York County against the Registrant;
		   the Partners; the Sublessee; Harry B. Helmsley, a
		   partner in Sublessee; and Counsel.  Registrant is a
		   nominal defendant.  The suit claims that the defendants
		   have engaged in breaches of fiduciary duty and acts of
		   self-dealing in relation to the Partners' solicitation
		   of consents and authorizations of the participants in
		   Registrant in September 1991 and in relation to other
		   unrelated acts of the Partners and Sublessee.  The suit
		   is styled as a class action, but the Court has ruled
		   that class certification shall not be granted.  The suit
		   seeks relief including an injunction and an accounting.
		   On January 10, 1992, all defendants answered the
		   complaint and denied all material allegations of
		   liability and damage.  The complaint does not seek any
		   relief against Registrant, and accordingly, Registrant's
		   counsel is of the opinion that no loss or other
		   unfavorable outcome of the action against Registrant is
		   anticipated.  The action has been dismissed against
		   Sublessee and Mr. Helmsley.  

	      (2)  In December 1994, Registrant received a notice of
		   default from Trump Empire State Partners ("Trump").  The
		   Trump default notice to Registrant claims that
		   Registrant is in violation of the Master Lease because<PAGE>
	 Empire State Building Associates                              11.
	 June 30, 1996





		   of extensive work which Sublessee has undertaken as part
		   of an improvement program that commenced before Trump
		   reportedly acquired its interest in the Property in
		   1994.  Trump's notice also complains that the Building
		   is in need of repairs.  

		   On February 14, 1995, Registrant and Sublessee filed an
		   action in New York State Supreme Court against Trump for
		   a declaratory judgment that none of the matters set
		   forth in the notice of default constitutes a violation
		   of the Master Lease or Sublease, and that the notice of
		   default is entirely without merit.  Registrant's and
		   Sublessee's suit also seeks an injunction to prevent
		   Trump from implementing the notice of default.  

		   On February 15, 1995, Trump filed an action against
		   Registrant, Sublessee, Counsel, Harry B. Helmsley,
		   Helmsley-Spear, Inc. (the management company of the
		   Building engaged by Sublessee), and the Partners in New
		   York State Supreme Court, alleging that the notice of
		   default is valid and seeking damages and related relief
		   based thereon.  The defendants intend to defend against
		   Trump's action and seek its dismissal.  Counsel believes
		   that Registrant and Sublessee should prevail in their
		   actions against Trump, and that Trump's action should be
		   dismissed.  

		   On March 24, 1995, the New York State Supreme Court
		   granted Registrant a preliminary injunction against
		   Trump.  The injunction prohibits Trump from acting on
		   its notice of default to Registrant, at any time,
		   pending the prosecution of claims by Registrant and
		   Sublessee for a final judgment granting a permanent
		   injunction and other relief against the Trump
		   defendants.  

		   In May 1995, Registrant and Sublessee filed a separate
		   legal action against Trump and various affiliated
		   persons for breach of the Master Lease and Sublease, and
		   disparagement of the Property in violation of
		   Registrant's and Sublessee's leasehold rights.  This
		   action seeks money damages and related relief.  

	 Item 4.   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

		   During the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 1996,
	 Registrant did not submit any matter to a vote by the Participants
	 through the solicitation of proxies or otherwise.  <PAGE>
	 Empire State Building Associates                              12.
	 June 30, 1996





	 Item 5.   Other Information

		   The Sublessee maintains the Building as a high-class
	 office building as required by the terms of the Sublease.  

		   In 1990, the Sublessee commenced its latest improvement
	 program which is estimated to be completed in 1997 at a total cost
	 in excess of $60,000,000.  Under this program, approximately 6,400
	 windows are being replaced and this portion of the program is
	 completed.  In addition, the elevators have been upgraded through
	 installing a computerized control system and replacing all
	 electrical and mechanical equipment.  The elevator modernization
	 program has increased elevator speed from 800 to 950 feet per
	 minute to 1200 feet per minute.  Also included is waterproofing
	 the Building's exterior, resetting and repairing the limestone
	 facade, upgrading the Building's security system, upgrading and
	 replacing the Building's fire safety system and making substantial
	 further improvement to the air-conditioning, domestic pump and
	 water systems, waterproofing the mooring mast and installing a new
	 observation ticket office. 

		   The Sublessee anticipates that the costs of improvements
	 to be incurred will result in reductions in Overage Rent during
	 the years from 1996 through 1999, but should have no effect on the
	 payment of Basic Rent in those years.

		   Under Sublessee's management, the Building recently won
	 three awards from the Building Owners and Management Association
	 ("BOMA") (BOMA/NY Award 1989; BOMA Middle Atlantic Region Award
	 1990/91 and the BOMA International Award for excellence 1992/93).
	 The New York Landmarks Conservancy recently awarded a Merit
	 Citation to the Building.  In 1994, Metaloptics recognized the
	 Building for excellence in lighting efficiency.  In December 1994,
	 Energy User News, a national publication, awarded a Certificate of
	 Merit in the lighting category for excellence and innovation in
	 energy efficiency and management of the Building.  

	 Item 6.   Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

		   (a)  The exhibit hereto is being incorporated by
	 reference.  

		   (b)  Registrant has not filed any report on Form 8-K
	 during the quarter for which this report is being filed.  <PAGE>
	 Empire State Building Associates                               13.
	 June 30, 1996





				     SIGNATURES

		   Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange
	 Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be
	 signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.  

		   The individual signing this report on behalf of
	 Registrant is Attorney-in-Fact for Registrant and each of the
	 Partners in Registrant, pursuant to a Power of Attorney, dated
	 August 6, 1996 (the "Power").  



	 EMPIRE STATE BUILDING ASSOCIATES
	 (Registrant)



	 By:  /s/ Stanley Katzman               
	      Stanley Katzman, Attorney-in-Fact*


	 Date:  August 14, 1996


		   Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange
	 Act of 1934, this report has been signed by the undersigned as
	 Attorney-in-Fact for each of the Partners in Registrant, pursuant
	 to the Power, on behalf of Registrant and as a Partner in
	 Registrant, on the date indicated.  


	 By:  /s/ Stanley Katzman                  
	      Stanley Katzman, Attorney-in-Fact*


	 Date:  August 14, 1996










	 ______________________
	    *  Mr. Katzman supervises accounting functions for Registrant<PAGE>
	 Empire State Building Associates                               14.
	 June 30, 1996





				    EXHIBIT INDEX


	    Number                   Document                      Page*


	    25        Power of Attorney dated August 6, 1996
		      between Stanley Katzman, Peter L.
		      Malkin and John L. Loehr as Partners
		      of Registrant and Stanley Katzman and
		      Richard A. Shapiro.  





































	 ______________________
	 *    Page references are based on sequential numbering system.








								EXHIBIT 25

			  EMPIRE STATE BUILDING ASSOCIATES

				   FILE NO. 0-827

				  POWER OF ATTORNEY



		   We, the undersigned general partners of Empire State

	 Building Associates ("Associates"), hereby severally constitute

	 and appoint Stanley Katzman and Richard A. Shapiro and each of

	 them, individually, our true and lawful attorneys with full power

	 to them and each of them to sign for us, and in our names and in

	 the capacities indicated below on behalf of Associates, any and

	 all reports or other statements required to be filed with the

	 Securities and Exchange Commission under Section 13 or 15(d) of

	 the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. 

	      Signature              Title                    Date



	 /s/Stanley Katzman     
	    Stanley Katzman       General Partner        August 6, 1996


	 /s/John L. Loehr       
	    John L. Loehr         General Partner        August 6, 1996


	 /s/Peter L. Malkin        
	    Peter L. Malkin       General Partner        August 6, 1996<PAGE>






	 STATE OF NEW YORK   )
			     : ss.:
	 COUNTY OF NEW YORK  )


		   On the 6th day of August, 1996 before me personally came

	 STANLEY KATZMAN, JOHN L. LOEHR, and PETER L. MALKIN, to me known

	 to be the individuals described in and who executed the foregoing

	 instrument, and acknowledged that they executed the same.  



				  /s/Notary Public
				     NOTARY PUBLIC

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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the 
Company's Balance Sheet as of June 30, 1996 and the Statement Of Income
for the period ended June 30, 1996, and is qualified in its entirety by 
reference to such financial statements.
       
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