Own a piece of the empire state building?

Visitors to New York may soon be able to own a part of the Empire State Building, reports CNN.

The famous skyscraper "may soon become part of a public company", according to documents submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission this week by Malkin Holdings LLC. The move would see the Empire State Building - alongside One Grand Central Place and other Manhattan properties - become part of a real estate investment trust. Following an initial public offering (IPO), members of the public would be able to invest in the trust, effectively owning part of the iconic structure.

"A spokeswoman for Malkin Holdings said the firm had no further comment", adds CNN.