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Significant Accounting Policies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Significant Accounting Policies Significant Accounting Policies
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include our accounts and those of our subsidiaries, which are wholly owned or controlled by us. Entities which we have significant influence, but do not control, through our voting interest and entities which are variable interest entities, but where we are not the primary beneficiary, are accounted for under the equity method. See Note 5, "Debt and Preferred Equity Investments" and Note 6, "Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures." All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.
We consolidate a variable interest entity ("VIE") in which we are considered the primary beneficiary. The primary beneficiary is the entity that has (i) the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the entity's economic performance and (ii) the obligation to absorb losses of the VIE or the right to receive benefits from the VIE that could be significant to the VIE.
A noncontrolling interest in a consolidated subsidiary is defined as the portion of the equity (net assets) in a subsidiary not attributable, directly or indirectly, to us. Noncontrolling interests are required to be presented as a separate component of equity in the consolidated balance sheet and the presentation of net income is modified to present earnings and other comprehensive income (loss) attributed to controlling and noncontrolling interests.
We assess the accounting treatment for each joint venture and debt and preferred equity investment. This assessment includes a review of each joint venture or limited liability company agreement to determine the rights provided to each party and whether those rights are protective or participating. For all VIEs, we review such agreements in order to determine which party has the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the entity's economic performance. In situations where we and our partner approve, among other things, the annual budget, receive a detailed monthly reporting package, meet on a quarterly basis to review the results of the joint venture, review and approve the joint venture's tax return before filing, and approve all leases that cover more than a nominal amount of space relative to the total rentable space at each property, we do not consolidate the joint venture as we consider these to be substantive participation rights that result in shared power of the activities that most significantly impact the performance of the joint venture. Our joint venture agreements typically contain certain protective rights such as requiring partner approval to sell, finance or refinance the property and the payment of capital expenditures and operating expenditures outside of the approved budget or operating plan.
Investment in Commercial Real Estate Properties
Real estate properties are presented at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Costs directly related to the development or redevelopment of properties are capitalized. Ordinary repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred; major replacements and betterments, which improve or extend the life of the asset, are capitalized and depreciated over their estimated useful lives.
We recognize the assets acquired, liabilities assumed (including contingencies) and any noncontrolling interests in an acquired entity at their respective fair values on the acquisition date. When we acquire our partner's equity interest in an existing unconsolidated joint venture and gain control over the investment, we record the consolidated investment at fair value. The difference between the book value of our equity investment on the purchase date and our share of the fair value of the investment's purchase price is recorded as a purchase price fair value adjustment in our consolidated statements of operations. See Note 3, "Property Acquisitions."
We allocate the purchase price of real estate to land and building (inclusive of tenant improvements) and, if determined to be material, intangibles, such as the value of above- and below-market leases and origination costs associated with the in-place leases. We depreciate the amount allocated to building (inclusive of tenant improvements) over their estimated useful lives, which generally range from 3 years to 40 years. We amortize the amount allocated to the above- and below-market leases over the remaining term of the associated lease, which generally range from 1 year to 15 years, and record it as either an increase (in the case of below-market leases) or a decrease (in the case of above-market leases) to rental income. We amortize the amount allocated to the values associated with in-place leases over the expected term of the associated lease, which generally ranges from 1 year to 15 years. If a tenant vacates its space prior to the contractual termination of the lease and no rental payments are being made on the lease, any unamortized balance of the related intangible will be written off. Origination costs are amortized as an expense over the remaining life of the lease and tenant improvements are amortized over the shorter of the remaining life of the lease or useful life of the improvement (or charged against earnings if the lease is terminated prior to its contractual expiration date). When allocating the purchase price of real estate, we assess fair value of the leases based on estimated cash flow projections that utilize appropriate discount rates and available market information. Estimates of future cash flows are based on a number of factors including the historical operating results, known trends, and market/economic conditions that may affect the property. To the extent acquired leases contain fixed rate renewal options that are below-market and determined to be material, we amortize such below-market lease value into rental income over the renewal period. As of December 31, 2025, the weighted average amortization period for above-market leases, below-market leases, and in-place lease costs is 9.9 years, 11.4 years, and 6.6 years, respectively.
The Company classifies those leases under which the Company is the lessee at lease commencement as finance or operating leases. Leases qualify as finance leases if (i) the lease transfers ownership of the asset at the end of the lease term, (ii) the lease grants an option to purchase the asset that we are reasonably certain to exercise, (iii) the lease term is for a major part of the remaining economic life of the asset, (iv) the present value of the lease payments equals or exceeds substantially all of the fair value of the underlying asset, or (v) the underlying asset is of such a specialized nature that it is expected to have no alternative use to the lessor at the end of the lease term. Leases that do not qualify as finance leases are deemed to be operating leases. At lease commencement the Company records a lease liability which is measured as the present value of the lease payments and a right of use asset which is measured as the amount of the lease liability and any initial direct costs incurred. The Company applies a discount rate to determine the present value of the lease payments. If the rate implicit in the lease is known, the Company uses that rate. If the rate implicit in the lease is not known, the Company uses a discount rate reflective of the Company's collateralized borrowing rate given the term of the lease. To determine the discount rate, the Company employs a third party specialist to develop an analysis based primarily on the observable borrowing rates of the Company, other REITs, and other corporate borrowers with long-term borrowings. On the consolidated statements of operations, operating leases are expensed through operating lease rent while financing leases are expensed through amortization and interest expense. When applicable, the Company combines the consideration for lease and non-lease components in the calculation of the value of the lease obligation and right-of-use asset.
We incur a variety of costs in the development and leasing of our properties. After the determination is made to capitalize a cost, it is allocated to the specific component of a project that is benefited. Determining when a development project is substantially complete and capitalization must cease involves a degree of judgment. The costs of land and building under development include specifically identifiable costs. The capitalized costs include, but are not limited to, pre-construction costs essential to the development of the property, development costs, construction costs, interest costs, real estate taxes, salaries and related costs and other costs incurred during the period of development. We consider a construction project as substantially complete and held available for occupancy upon the completion of tenant improvements, but no later than one year after major construction activity ceases. We cease capitalization on the portions substantially completed and occupied or held available for occupancy, and capitalize only those costs associated with the portions under construction.
Properties other than Right of use assets - operating leases are depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. The estimated useful lives are as follows:
CategoryTerm
Building (fee ownership)40 years
Building improvementsshorter of remaining life of the building or useful life
Building (leasehold interest)
lesser of 40 years or remaining term of the lease
Right of use assets - financing leases
lesser of 40 years or remaining term of the lease
Furniture and fixtures
4 to 7 years
Tenant improvementsshorter of remaining term of the lease or useful life
Right of use assets - operating leases are amortized over the remaining lease term. The amortization is made up of the principal amortization under the lease liability plus or minus the straight-line adjustment of the operating lease rent under ASC Topic 842, Leases ("ASC 842").
Depreciation expense (including amortization of right of use assets - financing leases) totaled $231.4 million, $183.9 million, and $221.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.
Properties are individually evaluated for impairment quarterly or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. A consolidated property's value is considered impaired if management's estimate of the aggregate future cash flows (undiscounted) and terminal value to be generated by the property is less than the carrying value of the property taking into account the appropriate capitalization rate in determining the future terminal value. To the extent impairment has occurred, the loss will be measured as the excess of the carrying amount of the property over the fair value of the property as calculated in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification, or ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement ("ASC 820"). We also evaluate our real estate consolidated properties for impairment when a property has been classified as held for sale. Real estate assets held for sale are valued at the lower of their carrying value or fair value less costs to sell and depreciation expense is no longer recorded.
During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company recognized a $8.5 million charge to reduce the carrying value of the residential condominium units at 760 Madison Avenue based on the total of the sales contracts that the Company entered into for these units. This charge is included in "Depreciable real estate reserves and impairments" in the consolidated statements of operations.
For the year ended December 31, 2025, we recognized a reduction of rental revenue of ($6.0 million) for the amortization of aggregate above-market leases in excess of below-market leases resulting from the allocation of the purchase price of the applicable properties. For the year ended December 31, 2024, we recognized a reduction of rental revenue of ($2.6 million) for the amortization of aggregate above-market leases in excess of below-market leases. For the year ended December 31, 2023 we recognized $14.2 million of rental revenue for the amortization of aggregate below-market leases in excess of above-market leases.
The following summarizes our identified intangible assets (acquired above-market leases and in-place leases) and intangible liabilities (acquired below-market leases) as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 (in thousands):
December 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Identified intangible assets (included in other assets):
Gross amount$365,454 $378,277 
Accumulated amortization(224,360)(197,211)
Total, net$141,094 $181,066 
Identified intangible liabilities (included in deferred revenue):
Gross amount$242,136 $243,703 
Accumulated amortization(207,798)(204,092)
Total, net$34,338 $39,611 
The estimated annual amortization of acquired above-market leases, net of acquired (below-market) leases (a component of rental revenue), for each of the five succeeding years is as follows (in thousands):    
2026$4,239 
20274,202 
20283,436 
20292,647 
20301,165 
The estimated annual amortization of all other identifiable assets (a component of depreciation and amortization expense) including tenant improvements for each of the five succeeding years is as follows (in thousands):
2026$32,932 
202725,568 
202820,635 
202918,067 
203012,916 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
We consider all highly liquid investments with maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.
Restricted Cash
Restricted cash primarily consists of security deposits held on behalf of our tenants, interest reserves, as well as capital improvement and real estate tax escrows required under certain loan agreements.
Fair Value Measurements
See Note 16, "Fair Value Measurements."
Debt Fund Investments
Through wholly-owned subsidiaries, we are the general partner and investment manager of SLG Opportunistic Debt Fund LP and SLG Opportunistic Debt Parallel Fund LP (collectively, the "Fund"). The Fund is accounted for under ASC Topic 946, Financial Services - Investment Companies ("ASC 946") and its investments are reported on our balance sheet at fair value, with changes in value each period recognized on the income statement. We consolidate the balances of the Fund into our consolidated financial statements because the Fund is a VIE in which we are considered the primary beneficiary, retaining the fair value basis of accounting. See Note 7, "Debt Fund."
Investments in Marketable Securities
At acquisition, we designate a debt security as held-to-maturity, available-for-sale, or trading. As of December 31, 2025, we did not have any debt securities designated as trading. We account for our available-for-sale securities at fair value pursuant to ASC 820, with the net unrealized gains or losses reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income or loss. The cost of marketable securities sold and the amount reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income into earnings is determined using the specific identification method.
We account for our held-to-maturity securities at amortized cost basis. Credit losses for our held-to-maturity debt securities are recognized in accordance with ASC Topic 326, Financial Instruments — Credit Losses ("ASC 326"). No allowance for loan losses were recognized for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023.
We account for marketable equity securities at fair value pursuant to ASC 820, with the net unrealized gains or losses reported in net income.
As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, we held the following commercial mortgage-backed securities ("CMBS") (in thousands):
December 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Commercial mortgage-backed securities - available-for-sale$23,666 $17,323 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities - held-to-maturity 5,489 
Total investment in marketable securities$23,666 $22,812 
The cost basis of the available-for-sale CMBS was $24.4 million and $18.3 million as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. These securities mature at various times through 2045. As of December 31, 2025, five securities were in an unrealized gain position of $0.3 million with a fair market value of $12.5 million, and four securities were in an unrealized loss position of $1.0 million with a fair market value of $11.2 million. These marketable securities were in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than 12 months. As of December 31, 2024 one security was in an unrealized gain position of $0.2 million with a fair market value of $5.5 million, and two securities were in an unrealized loss position of $1.5 million with a fair market value of $11.8 million with one of the securities being in a continuous unrealized loss position for more than 12 months.
During the year ended December 31, 2025, we received aggregate net proceeds of $20.4 million from the sale of three available-for-sale CMBS. We did not dispose of any available-for-sale CMBS during the years ended December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023.
During the year ended December 31, 2025, we received aggregate net proceeds of $5.7 million from the repayment of our only held-to-maturity CMBS. The cost basis of this security was $5.5 million and was purchased at a $0.2 million discount.
During the year ended December 31, 2025, we acquired marketable equity securities totaling $25.1 million and received aggregate net proceeds of $34.0 million from the sale of those securities. We held no marketable equity securities as of December 31, 2024.
Investment in CMBS Securitization Trusts
We may be contracted as the special servicer for CMBS securitization trusts and, in certain cases, we may also acquire securities in these trusts either directly or indirectly through the Fund. In certain cases, we may acquire the controlling class of the trust and we may have the right to designate, and remove, the special servicer for these trusts. These circumstances may result in our consolidating of the securitization trusts in our financial statements. We evaluate all of our positions and special servicer appointments for consolidation, which are considered to be VIEs to the Company.
As the special servicer, we provide services on defaulted loans within the trusts as permitted by the underlying contractual agreements. We receive a fee in exchange for these services. The rights provided to us as special servicer give us the ability to direct activities that could significantly impact the trust's economic performance, which requires consolidation of the securitization trust unless a third party has the right to unilaterally remove us as special servicer without cause. In such instances where we can be removed as special servicer without cause, we do not have the power to direct activities that most significantly impact the trust's economic performance and would not consolidate the securitization trust.
For CMBS securitization trusts in which we are determined to be the primary beneficiary, we consolidate the securitization trusts on our consolidated balance sheets. The consolidation of such securitization trusts results in a gross presentation of the underlying collateral loans as assets as well as the senior CMBS positions owned by third parties, which are presented as liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets. The assets of the consolidated securitization trust can only be used to satisfy the liabilities of that securitization and are not available to the Company for any other purpose. Additionally, the senior CMBS securitization trust obligations can only be satisfied through repayment of the underlying collateral loans as they do not have any recourse to the Company or our assets.
The Company has not provided any guarantees with respect to the performance or repayment of the senior CMBS obligations.
While consolidation of the securitization trust increases the gross presentation of our consolidated balance sheets, it does not impact the economic exposure or performance of the Company as it is limited to that of the actual investment in the CMBS securitization trust, and not the consolidated senior obligations.
As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, we consolidated the following CMBS securitization trusts (in thousands):
December 31, 2025December 31, 2024Maturity
TypeFair ValuePrincipal Value
Fair Value (2)
Principal Value
Real estate loans held by consolidated securitization vehicles (1)
$1,023,877 $1,119,044 $709,095 $894,000 2023 - 2025
(3)
Senior obligations of consolidated securitization vehicles1,023,877 1,119,044 590,131 688,346 2023 - 2025
(3)
Real estate loans held by consolidated securitization vehicles in excess of senior obligations of consolidated securitization vehicles$ $ $118,964 $205,654 
(1)Excludes real estate loans held by the Fund.
(2)Includes $134.8 million and $34.2 million of assets and liabilities, respectively, for a loan that is accounted for on an amortized cost basis.
(3)The Company is in discussions with the respective borrowers on the resolution of the past maturities.
We have elected to record the associated interest income and interest expense for these investments as separate line items in our consolidated statements of operations. The amounts recorded in "Interest income from real estate loans held by consolidated securitization vehicles" in our consolidated statements of operations include the Company's interest income as well as the interest income associated with CMBS positions owned by third parties, which is offset by the amounts recorded in "Interest expense on senior obligations of consolidated securitization vehicles" in our consolidated statements of operations. As a result, the net impact is limited to the interest income on the CMBS we own directly and not the gross consolidated interest income and interest expense. For CMBS positions held by the Fund, the interest income allocated to noncontrolling interests in the Fund is a component of "Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in other partnerships" in our consolidated statements of operations.
We, through the Fund, hold an investment in a CMBS securitization trust that qualifies as a VIE. We evaluated our involvement with the securitization trust and determined that we are not the primary beneficiary. Accordingly, the securitization trust is not consolidated in our financial statements. The maximum exposure to loss is limited to the carrying amount of the Fund's investment in the trust.
Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures
We account for our investments in unconsolidated joint ventures under the equity method of accounting in cases where we exercise significant influence over, but do not control, these entities and are not considered to be the primary beneficiary. We consolidate those joint ventures that we control or which are variable interest entities (each, a "VIE") and where we are considered to be the primary beneficiary. In all these joint ventures, the rights of the joint venture partner are both protective as well as participating. In scenarios where we are determined to be the primary beneficiary in a VIE, these substantive participating rights held by our joint venture partner preclude us from consolidating these VIE entities. These investments are recorded initially at cost, as investments in unconsolidated joint ventures, and subsequently adjusted for equity in net income (loss) and cash contributions and distributions. Equity in net income (loss) from unconsolidated joint ventures is allocated based on our ownership or economic interest in each joint venture and includes adjustments related to basis differences in accounting for the investment. When a capital event (as defined in each joint venture agreement) such as a refinancing occurs, if return thresholds are met, future equity income will be allocated at our increased economic interest. We recognize incentive income from unconsolidated real estate joint ventures as income to the extent it is earned and not subject to a clawback feature. Distributions we receive from unconsolidated real estate joint ventures in excess of our basis in the investment are recorded as offsets to our investment balance if we remain liable for future obligations of the joint venture or may otherwise be committed to provide future additional financial support. We generally finance our joint ventures with non-recourse debt. In certain cases we may provide guarantees or master leases, which terminate upon the satisfaction of specified circumstances or repayment of the underlying loans.
We assess our investments in unconsolidated joint ventures for recoverability, and if it is determined that a loss in value of the investment is other than temporary, we write down the investment to its fair value. We evaluate our equity investments for impairment based on each joint venture's actual and projected cash flows. Aside from charges noted in Note 6, "Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures," or Note 16, "Fair Value Measurements," we do not believe that the values of any of our equity investments were impaired at December 31, 2025.
We may originate loans for real estate acquisition, development and construction ("ADC loans"), where we expect to receive some of the residual profit from such projects. When the risk and rewards of these arrangements are essentially the same as an investor or joint venture partner, we account for these arrangements as real estate investments under the equity method of accounting for investments. Otherwise, we account for these arrangements consistent with the accounting for our debt and preferred equity investments.
Deferred Lease Costs
Deferred lease costs consist of incremental fees and direct costs that would not have been incurred if the lease had not been obtained and are amortized on a straight-line basis over the related lease term. Certain of our employees provide leasing services to the wholly owned properties. For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, $7.6 million, $8.5 million, and $6.8 million of their compensation, respectively, was capitalized and is amortized over an estimated average lease term of seven years.
Deferred Financing Costs
Deferred financing costs represent commitment fees, legal, title and other third party costs associated with obtaining commitments for financing which result in a closing of such financing. These costs are amortized over the terms of the respective agreements. Unamortized deferred financing costs are expensed when the associated debt is refinanced or repaid before maturity. Costs incurred in seeking financing transactions, which do not close, are expensed in the period in which it is determined that the financing will not close. Deferred financing costs related to a recognized debt liability are presented in the consolidated balance sheets as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability.
Lease Classification
Lease classification for leases under which the Company is the lessor is evaluated at lease commencement and leases not classified as sales-type leases or direct financing leases are classified as operating leases. Leases qualify as sales-type leases if the contract includes either transfer of ownership clauses, certain purchase options, a lease term representing a major part of the economic life of the asset, or the present value of the lease payments and residual guarantees provided by the lessee exceeds substantially all of the fair value of the asset. Additionally, leasing an asset so specialized that it is not deemed to have any value to the Company at the end of the lease term may also result in classification as a sales-type lease. Leases qualify as direct financing leases when the present value of the lease payments and residual value guarantees provided by the lessee and unrelated third parties exceeds substantially all of the fair value of the asset and collection of the payments is probable.
Revenue Recognition
Rental revenue for operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. Rental revenue recognition commences when the leased space is available for its intended use by the lessee.
To determine whether the leased space is available for its intended use by the lessee, management evaluates whether we or the tenant are the owner of tenant improvements for accounting purposes. When management concludes that we are the owner of tenant improvements, rental revenue recognition begins when the tenant takes possession of the finished space, which is when such tenant improvements are substantially complete. In certain instances, when management concludes that we are not the owner of tenant improvements, rental revenue recognition begins when the tenant takes possession of or controls the space.
The excess of rents recognized over amounts contractually due pursuant to the underlying leases are included in deferred rents receivable on the consolidated balance sheets.
In addition to base rent, our tenants also generally will pay variable rent which represents their pro rata share of increases in real estate taxes and certain operating expenses for the building over a base year. In some leases, in lieu of paying additional rent based upon increases in certain building operating expenses, the tenant will pay additional rent based upon increases in the wage rate paid to porters over the porters' wage rate in effect during a base year or increases in the consumer price index over the index value in effect during a base year. In addition, many of our leases contain fixed percentage increases over the base rent to cover escalations. Electricity is most often supplied by the landlord either on a sub-metered basis, or rent inclusion basis (i.e., a fixed fee is included in the rent for electricity, which amount may increase based upon increases in electricity rates or increases in electrical usage by the tenant). Base building services other than electricity (such as heat, air conditioning and freight elevator service during business hours, and base building cleaning) are typically provided at no additional cost, with the tenant paying additional rent only for services which exceed base building services or for services which are provided outside normal business hours. These escalations are based on actual expenses incurred in the prior calendar year. If the expenses in the current year are different from those in the prior year, then during the current year, the escalations will be adjusted to reflect the actual expenses for the current year.
Rental revenue is recognized if collectability is probable. If collectability of substantially all of the lease payments is assessed as not probable, any difference between the rental revenue recognized to date and the lease payments that have been collected is recognized as a current-period adjustment to rental revenue. A subsequent change in the assessment of collectability to probable may result in a current-period adjustment to rental revenue for any difference between the rental revenue that would have been recognized if collectability had always been assessed as probable and the rental revenue recognized to date.
The Company provides its tenants with certain customary services for lease contracts such as common area maintenance and general security. We have elected to combine the non-lease components with the lease components of our operating lease agreements and account for them as a single lease component in accordance with ASC 842.
We record a gain or loss on sale of real estate assets when we no longer have a controlling financial interest in the entity owning the real estate, a contract exists with a third party and that third party has control of the assets acquired.
Investment income on debt and preferred equity investments is accrued based on the contractual terms of the instruments and when it is deemed collectible. Some debt and preferred equity investments provide for accrual of interest at specified rates, which differ from current payment terms. Interest is recognized on such loans at the accrual rate subject to management's determination that accrued interest is collectible. If management cannot make this determination, interest income above the current pay rate is recognized only upon actual receipt.
Deferred origination fees, original issue discounts and loan origination costs, if any, are recognized as an adjustment to interest income over the terms of the related investments using the effective interest method. Fees received in connection with loan commitments are also deferred until the loan is funded and are then recognized over the term of the loan as an adjustment to yield. Discounts or premiums associated with the purchase of loans are amortized or accreted into interest income as a yield adjustment on the effective interest method based on expected cash flows through the expected maturity date of the related investment. If we purchase a debt or preferred equity investment at a discount, intend to hold it until maturity and expect to recover the full value of the investment, we accrete the discount into income as an adjustment to yield over the term of the investment. If we purchase a debt or preferred equity investment at a discount with the intention of foreclosing on the collateral, we do not accrete the discount. For debt investments acquired at a discount for credit quality, the difference between contractual cash flows and expected cash flows at acquisition is not accreted. Anticipated exit fees, the collection of which is expected, are also recognized over the term of the loan as an adjustment to yield.
We consider a debt and preferred equity investment to be past due when amounts contractually due have not been paid. Debt and preferred equity investments are placed on a non-accrual status at the earlier of the date at which payments become 90 days past due or when, in the opinion of management, a full recovery of interest income becomes doubtful. Interest income recognition is resumed on any debt or preferred equity investment that is on non-accrual status when such debt or preferred equity investment becomes contractually current and performance is demonstrated to be resumed.
We may syndicate a portion of the loans that we originate or sell the loans individually. When a transaction meets the criteria for sale accounting, we recognize gain or loss based on the difference between the sales price and the carrying value of the loan sold. Any related unamortized deferred origination fees, original issue discounts, loan origination costs, discounts or premiums at the time of sale are recognized as an adjustment to the gain or loss on sale, which is included in investment income on the consolidated statement of operations. Any fees received at the time of sale or syndication are recognized as part of investment income.
Asset management fees are recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the asset management agreement.
Revenues from the sale of SUMMIT tickets are recognized upon admission or ticket expirations. Deferred revenue related to unused and unexpired tickets as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 was $3.1 million and $3.1 million, respectively, and is included in Deferred revenue on the consolidated balance sheets.
Debt and Preferred Equity Investments
Debt and preferred equity investments are presented at the net amount expected to be collected in accordance with ASC 326. An allowance for loan losses is deducted from the amortized cost basis of the financial assets to present the net carrying value at the amount expected to be collected through the expected maturity date of such investments. The expense for loan loss and other investment reserves is the charge to earnings to adjust the allowance for loan losses to the appropriate level. Amounts are written off from the allowance when we de-recognize the related investment either as a result of a sale of the investment or acquisition of equity interests in the collateral.
The Company evaluates the amount expected to be collected based on current market and economic conditions, historical loss information, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. The Company's assumptions are derived from both internal data and external data which may include, among others, governmental economic projections for the New York City Metropolitan area, public data on recent transactions and filings for securitized debt instruments. This information is aggregated by asset class and adjusted for duration. Based on these inputs, loans are evaluated at the individual asset level. In certain instances, we may also use a probability-weighted model that considers the likelihood of multiple outcomes and the amount expected to be collected for each outcome.
The evaluation of the possible credit deterioration associated with the performance and/or value of the underlying collateral property as well as the financial and operating capability of the borrower/sponsor requires significant judgment, which include both asset level and market assumptions over the relevant time period.
In addition, quarterly, the Company assigns each loan a risk rating. Based on a 3-point scale, loans are rated “1” through “3,” from lower risk to higher risk, which ratings are defined as follows: 1 - Low Risk Assets - Low probability of loss, 2 - Watch List Assets - Higher potential for loss, 3 - High Risk Assets - Loss more likely than not. Loans with risk ratings of 2 or above are evaluated to determine whether the expected risk of loss is appropriately captured through the combination of our expectations of current conditions, historical loss information and supportable forecasts described above or whether risk characteristics specific to the loan warrant the use of a probability-weighted model.
Financing investments that are classified as held for sale are carried at the expected amount to be collected or fair market value using available market information obtained through consultation with dealers or other originators of such investments as well as discounted cash flow models based on Level 3 data pursuant to ASC 820. As circumstances change, management may conclude not to sell an investment designated as held for sale. In such situations, the investment will be reclassified at its expected amount to be collected.
Other financing receivables that are included in balance sheet line items other than the Debt and preferred equity investments line are also measured at the net amount expected to be collected.
Accrued interest receivable amounts related to these debt and preferred equity investment and other financing receivables are recorded at the net amount expected to be collected within Other assets in the consolidated balance sheets. Accrued interest receivables that are written off are recognized as an expense in loan loss and other investment reserves.
Rent Expense
Rent expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the initial term of the lease. The excess of the rent expense recognized over the amounts contractually due pursuant to the underlying lease is included in the lease liability - operating leases on the consolidated balance sheets.
Underwriting Commissions and Costs
Underwriting commissions and costs incurred in connection with our stock offerings are reflected as a reduction of additional paid-in-capital.
Transaction Costs
Transaction costs for real estate asset acquisitions are capitalized to the investment basis, which is then subject to a purchase price allocation based on relative fair value. Transaction costs for business combinations or costs incurred on potential transactions that are not consummated are expensed as incurred.
Income Taxes
SL Green is taxed as a REIT under Section 856(c) of the Code. As a REIT, SL Green generally is not subject to Federal income tax. To maintain its qualification as a REIT, SL Green must distribute at least 90% of its REIT taxable income to its stockholders and meet certain other requirements. If SL Green fails to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, SL Green will be subject to Federal income tax on its taxable income at regular corporate rates. SL Green may also be subject to certain state, local and franchise taxes. Under certain circumstances, Federal income and excise taxes may be due on its undistributed taxable income.
The Operating Partnership is a partnership and, as a result, all income and losses of the partnership are allocated to the partners for inclusion in their respective income tax returns. The only provision for income taxes included in the consolidated statements of operations relates to the Operating Partnership's consolidated taxable REIT subsidiaries. The Operating Partnership may also be subject to certain state, local and franchise taxes.
We have elected, and may elect in the future, to treat certain of our corporate subsidiaries as taxable REIT subsidiaries, or TRSs. In general, TRSs may perform non-customary services for the tenants of the Company, hold assets that we cannot hold directly and generally may engage in any real estate or non-real estate related business. The TRSs generate income, resulting in Federal, state, and local corporate tax liability for these entities. During the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, we recorded Federal, state and local tax provisions of $3.7 million, $4.9 million, and $8.2 million, respectively, for these entities, excluding SUMMIT.
SUMMIT is held in a TRS and pays Federal, state, and local taxes. During the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, we recorded Federal, state and local tax expense for SUMMIT of $3.3 million, $0.7 million, and $9.2 million, respectively.
For the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company paid distributions on its common stock of $3.09 per share which represented $0.16 per share of ordinary income and $2.93 per share of capital gains. For the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company paid distributions on its common stock of $3.16 per share which represented $0.23 per share of ordinary income, and $2.93 per share of capital gains. For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company paid distributions on its common stock of $3.25 per share which represented $0.00 per share of ordinary income and $3.25 per share of capital gains.
We follow a two-step approach for evaluating uncertain tax positions. Recognition (step one) occurs when an enterprise concludes that a tax position, based solely on its technical merits, is more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon examination. Measurement (step two) determines the amount of benefit that is more-likely-than-not to be realized upon settlement. Derecognition of a tax position that was previously recognized would occur when a company subsequently determines that a tax position no longer meets the more-likely-than-not threshold of being sustained. The use of a valuation allowance as a substitute for derecognition of tax positions is prohibited.
Stock Based Employee Compensation Plans
We have a stock-based employee compensation plan, described more fully in Note 14, "Share-based Compensation."
For share-based awards with a performance or market measure, we recognize compensation cost over the requisite service period, using the accelerated attribution expense method. The requisite service period begins on the date the compensation committee of our Board of Directors authorizes the award, adopts any relevant performance measures and communicates the award to the employees. For programs with awards that vest based on the achievement of a performance condition or market condition, we determine whether it is probable that the performance condition will be met, and estimate compensation cost based on the fair value of the award at the applicable award date estimated using a binomial model or market quotes. For share-based awards for which there is no pre-established performance measure, we recognize compensation cost over the service vesting period, which represents the requisite service period, on a straight-line basis. In accordance with the provisions of our share-based incentive compensation plans, we accept the return of shares of the Company's common stock, at the current quoted market price, from certain key employees to satisfy minimum statutory tax-withholding requirements related to shares that vested during the period.
Awards can also be made in the form of a separate series of units of limited partnership interest in the Operating Partnership called long-term incentive plan units, or LTIP units. LTIP units, which can be granted either as free-standing awards or in tandem with other awards under our stock incentive plan, are valued by reference to the value of the Company's common stock at the time of grant and are subject to such conditions and restrictions as the compensation committee of the Company's board of directors may determine, including continued employment or service, computation of financial metrics and/or achievement of pre-established performance goals and objectives.
The Company's stock options are recorded at fair value at the time of issuance. Fair value of the stock options is determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The Black-Scholes model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options, which have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. In addition, option valuation models require the input of highly subjective assumptions including the expected stock price volatility. Because our plan has characteristics significantly different from those of traded options and because changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate, in our opinion, the existing models do not necessarily provide a reliable single measure of the fair value of the employee stock options.
Compensation cost for stock options, if any, is recognized over the vesting period of the award. Our policy is to grant options with an exercise price equal to the quoted closing market price of the Company's common stock on either the grant date or the date immediately preceding the grant date. Awards of stock or restricted stock are expensed as compensation over the benefit period based on the fair value of the stock on the grant date.
Derivative Instruments
In the normal course of business, we use a variety of commonly used derivative instruments, including, but not limited to, interest rate swaps, caps, collars and floors, to manage interest rate risk. Effectiveness is essential for those derivatives that we intend to qualify for hedge accounting. Some derivative instruments are associated with an anticipated transaction. In those cases, hedge effectiveness criteria also require that it be probable that the underlying transaction occurs. Instruments that meet these hedging criteria are formally designated as hedges at the inception of the derivative contract.
To determine the fair values of derivative instruments, we use a variety of methods and assumptions that are based on market conditions and risks existing at each balance sheet date. For the majority of financial instruments including most derivatives, long-term investments and long-term debt, standard market conventions and techniques such as discounted cash flow analysis, option pricing models, replacement cost, and termination cost are used to determine fair value. All methods of assessing fair value result in a general approximation of value, and such value may never actually be realized.
In the normal course of business, we are exposed to the effect of interest rate changes and limit these risks by following established risk management policies and procedures including the use of derivatives. To address exposure to interest rates, derivatives are used primarily to fix the rate on debt based on floating-rate indices and manage the cost of borrowing obligations.
We use a variety of conventional derivative products. These derivatives include, but are not limited to, interest rate swaps, caps, collars and floors. We expressly prohibit the use of unconventional derivative instruments and using derivative instruments for trading or speculative purposes. Further, we have a policy of only entering into contracts with major financial institutions based upon their credit ratings and other factors.
We may employ swaps, forwards or purchased options to hedge qualifying forecasted transactions. Gains and losses related to these transactions are deferred and recognized in net income as interest expense in the same period or periods that the underlying transaction occurs, expires or is otherwise terminated.
Hedges that are reported at fair value and presented on the balance sheet could be characterized as cash flow hedges or fair value hedges. Interest rate caps and collars are examples of cash flow hedges. Cash flow hedges address the risk associated with future cash flows of interest payments. For all hedges held by us that meet the hedging objectives established by our corporate policy governing interest rate risk management, no net gains or losses were reported in earnings. The changes in fair value of derivative instruments designated as hedge instruments are reflected in accumulated other comprehensive income. For derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments, the gain or loss, resulting from the change in the estimated fair value of the derivative instruments, is recognized in current earnings during the period of change.
Earnings per Share of the Company
The Company presents both basic and diluted earnings per share ("EPS") using the two-class method, which is an earnings allocation formula that determines EPS for common stock and any participating securities according to dividends declared (whether paid or unpaid). Under the two-class method, basic EPS is computed by dividing the income available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common stock shares outstanding for the period. Basic EPS includes participating securities, consisting of unvested restricted stock that receive nonforfeitable dividends similar to shares of common stock. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock, where such exercise or conversion would result in a lower EPS amount. Diluted EPS also includes units of limited partnership interest. The dilutive effect of stock options is reflected in the weighted average diluted outstanding shares calculation by application of the treasury stock method.
Earnings per Unit of the Operating Partnership
The Operating Partnership presents both basic and diluted earnings per unit ("EPU") using the two-class method, which is an earnings allocation formula that determines EPU for common units and any participating securities according to dividends declared (whether paid or unpaid). Under the two-class method, basic EPU is computed by dividing the income available to common unitholders by the weighted-average number of common units outstanding for the period. Basic EPU includes participating securities, consisting of unvested restricted units that receive nonforfeitable dividends similar to shares of common units. Diluted EPU reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common units were exercised or converted into common units, where such exercise or conversion would result in a lower EPU amount. The dilutive effect of unit options is reflected in the weighted average diluted outstanding units calculation by application of the treasury stock method.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Concentrations of Credit Risk
Financial instruments that potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash investments and accounts receivable. We place our cash investments with high quality financial institutions.
We perform initial and ongoing evaluations of the credit quality of our tenants and require most tenants to provide security deposits or letters of credit. Though these security deposits and letters of credit are insufficient to meet the total value of a tenant's lease obligation, they are a measure of good faith and a potential source of funds to offset the economic costs associated with lost revenue from that tenant and the costs associated with re-tenanting a space. The properties in our real estate portfolio are located in the New York metropolitan area, principally in Manhattan. Our tenants operate in various industries. Other than one tenant, Paramount Global, which accounted for 5.3% of our share of annualized cash rent as of December 31, 2025, no other tenant in our portfolio accounted for more than 5.0% of our share of annualized cash rent, including our share of joint venture annualized cash rent, as of December 31, 2025.
For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, the following properties contributed more than 5.0% of our annualized cash rent from office properties, including our share of annualized cash rent from joint venture office properties:
202520242023
One Vanderbilt Avenue12.8%One Vanderbilt Avenue14.7%One Vanderbilt Avenue16.0%
11 Madison Avenue8.0%11 Madison Avenue8.8%11 Madison Avenue8.3%
245 Park Avenue7.2%420 Lexington Avenue7.0%420 Lexington Avenue6.7%
420 Lexington Avenue7.1%1515 Broadway6.7%1515 Broadway6.4%
1515 Broadway6.5%245 Park Avenue6.7%1185 Avenue of the Americas5.6%
280 Park Avenue5.2%1185 Avenue of the Americas5.9%280 Park Avenue5.5%
280 Park Avenue5.2%245 Park Avenue5.5%
As of December 31, 2025, 57.1% of our work force is covered by five collective bargaining agreements, and 0.6% of our work force is covered by collective bargaining agreements that expire before December 31, 2026. See Note 19, "Benefits Plans."
Reclassification
Beginning in the second quarter of 2024, we reclassified amounts recorded for certain right-of-use assets classified as operating leases from a gross presentation above accumulated depreciation to a net presentation below accumulated depreciation on our consolidated balance sheets. This includes reclassifying the related amortization that was previously included in the accumulated depreciation. We believe this presentation enhances the Company's financial statements.
Accounting Standards Updates
In December 2025, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2025-11, Interim Reporting (Topic 270): Narrow-Scope Improvements, which clarifies the guidance in Topic 270 to improve the consistency of interim financial reporting. The ASU provides a comprehensive list of required interim disclosures and introduces a disclosure principle requiring entities to disclose events since the end of the last annual reporting period that have a material impact on the entity. ASU 2025-11 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027, including interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2025-11 on our consolidated financial statements.
In November 2025, the FASB issued ASU No. 2025-09, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Hedge Accounting Improvements ("ASU 2025-09"), which includes amendments intended to more closely align hedge accounting with the economics of a company's risk management activities. ASU 2025-09 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, including interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2025-09 on our consolidated financial statements.
In November 2025, the FASB issued ASU No. 2025-08, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Purchased Loans ("ASU 2025-08") which amends the guidance in ASC 326 on the accounting for certain purchased loans. The amendments expand the application of the "gross-up" approach for recognizing expected credit losses at acquisition to a broader category of purchased loans, referred to as purchased seasoned loans. Under this approach, the allowance for credit losses is added to the amortized cost basis of the acquired loans rather than recorded as an immediate provision for credit loss expense. The amendments align the accounting for purchased seasoned loans with the treatment of financial assets purchased with more-than-insignificant credit deterioration since origination. ASU 2025-08 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, including interim periods within those years, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2025-08 on our consolidated financial statements.
In May 2025, the FASB issued ASU No. 2025-03, Business Combinations (Topic 805) and Consolidation (Topic 810): Determining the Accounting Acquirer in the Acquisition of a Variable Interest Entity ("ASU 2025-03"). The objective of this amendment is to improve the requirements for identifying the accounting acquirer in a transaction where the legal acquiree is a VIE and improve comparability between business combinations that involve VIEs and those that do not. The amendment replaces the prior GAAP requirement that the primary beneficiary of the legal acquiree is always the accounting acquirer with an assessment to determine the accounting acquirer in business combinations effected primarily by the exchange of equity interests. ASU 2025-03 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The amendments in ASU 2025-03 must be applied prospectively to any business combination that occurs after the initial adoption date. We will apply the guidance in this update to evaluate future business combinations involving a VIE.
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU No. 2024-03 Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses ("ASU 2024-03"). The objective of this amendment is to help investors better understand a public entity's performance, better assess the entity's prospect for future cash flows, and compare the entity's performance over time and with that of other entities. The amendment will require public business entities to include a footnote disclosure about specific expenses by requiring them to disaggregate, in a tabular presentation, each relevant expense caption on the face of the income statement that includes purchases of inventory, employee compensation, depreciation, and intangible asset amortization. For any remaining items within each relevant expense caption, a qualitative disclosure is required for the amounts that are not separately disaggregated quantitatively. Additionally, the amendment provides guidance on the definition of selling expenses along with a requirement to disclose the total amount of selling expenses. The amendment does not change the requirements for the presentation of expenses on the face of the income statement. ASU 2024-03 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2024-03 on our consolidated financial statements.
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09 Income Taxes (Topic 740) - Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures ("ASU 2023-09"). The objective of the amendments in ASU 2023-09 related to the rate reconciliation and income taxes paid disclosures are to improve transparency of income tax disclosures by requiring consistent categories and greater disaggregation of information in the rate reconciliation, and income taxes paid disaggregated by jurisdiction. The amendment will require that public entities on an annual basis disclose specific categories in the rate reconciliation and provide additional information for reconciling items that meet a quantitative threshold. Additionally, the amendment will require that all entities disclose on an annual basis the amount of taxes paid (net of refunds received) disaggregated by federal, state and foreign taxes as well as disaggregated by individual jurisdictions that meet a quantitative threshold. ASU 2023-09 is effective prospectively for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. We adopted this guidance on January 1, 2025 and it did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In August 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-05, Business Combinations - Joint Venture Formations (Subtopic 805-60) Recognition and Initial Measurement ("ASU 2023-05"). ASU 2023-05 addresses the accounting for contributions made to a joint venture, upon formation, in a joint venture's separate financial statements. The objectives of the amendments are to provide decision-useful information to investors and other allocators of capital in a joint venture's financial statements and reduce diversity in practice. The amendments require that a joint venture apply the following key adaptations from the business combinations guidance upon formation: (i) a joint venture is the formation of a new entity without an accounting acquirer, (ii) a joint venture measures its identifiable net assets and goodwill, if any, at the formation date, (iii) initial measurement of a joint venture's total net assets is equal to the fair value of 100 percent of the joint venture's equity, and (iv) a joint venture provides relevant disclosures. ASU 2023-05 is effective prospectively for all joint venture formations with a formation date on or after January 1, 2025. We adopted this guidance on January 1, 2025 and it did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.