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Empire State Bank

Staten Island, NY · Est. 2004 · Website ↗
A
Trust Grade
Excellent
Score: 96/100

Empire State Bank is a bank based in Staten Island, New York, established in 2004, with $644 million in total assets across 7 branches. By Trust Grade it ranks 44th of 118 banks we track in New York. Its capital ratio of 9.8% trails most similarly sized banks (44th percentile), versus a New York median of 10.4%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.86% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Empire State Bank appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$643.9M
$100M–1B institution
Deposits
$533.4M
Branches
7
Capital ratio
9.8%
Bottom 44% of $100M–1B peers · New York median 10.4%
Return on assets
0.9%
Bottom 30% of $100M–1B peers · New York median 0.84%
Rank in New York
#44
of 118 banks

How Empire State Bank compares to New York peers

Capital ratio
Bottom 44% of $100M–1B peers
Empire State
9.8%
New York median
10.4%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 30% of $100M–1B peers
Empire State
0.9%
New York median
0.8%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Empire State Bank

The Trust Grade blends financial strength with complaint history. Full methodology →

Financial strength
96/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
A · 96
  • Strongly capitalized (9.8% capital ratio)
  • Profitable (ROA 0.86%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

No CFPB complaints are on file for Empire State Bank over the analysis window. For a smaller institution this is common and counts in its favor.

Branch locations (7)

  • 1441 South Ave, Staten Island, NY 10314
  • 356 Meadow Ave, Newburgh, NY 12550
  • 2212 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10306
  • 8701 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11209
  • 1698 Victory Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10314
  • 6923 18th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11204
  • 1441 South Ave Ste 101, Staten Island, NY 10314

Are deposits at Empire State Bank insured?

Yes. Empire State Bank is an FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #57672). Deposits are federally insured up to $250,000per depositor, per ownership category — regardless of this institution's Trust Grade. The grade reflects financial strength and complaint history for comparison, not the safety of insured deposits.

Empire State Bank: frequently asked questions

Is Empire State Bank a good bank?

Empire State Bank earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of A (96/100, "Excellent"), based on a financial-strength score of 96/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Strongly capitalized (9.8% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.86%).

Is Empire State Bank FDIC-insured?

Yes. Empire State Bank is a FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #57672). Deposits are protected up to the standard FDIC limit of $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category.

How big is Empire State Bank?

Empire State Bank holds $644 million in total assets, ranking 44th of 118 banks we track in New York. It operates 7 branches.

Does Empire State Bank have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Empire State Bank appear in our data over the analysis window, which is typical for a bank of this size.

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Financial data from FDIC call reports; complaint data from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. Bankzia is an independent resource and is not affiliated with any government agency or financial institution. Figures are for general information, not financial advice.

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