By Nina Mandell
DNAinfo Reporter/Producer
MANHATTAN — The trust set up by Leona and Harry wants to get sell its shares in the Empire State Building and eight other office buildings, Crain's New York reported.
The Empire State building is controlled by the Malkin family, but partly owned through partnerships by the Helmsley trust, according to the report.
While Leona Helmsley is best remembered for her short fuse and for giving $12 million to her dog, her husband was beloved by the Malkin family, Crain's said. But once he passed away, the partnership became contentious between the Maklins and the so-called "Queen of Mean."
The Helmsley's shares in the eight office buildings and the Empire State building — despite it's recent infestation of bedbugs — is worth billions, the New York Post reported.
The New York Helmsley hotel has also been listed and is expected to sell for more than $300 million, the Post said.
