UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Notice of Effectiveness
Effectiveness Date: July 16, 2014 11:00 A.M.
Form: S-4
CIK: 0000920522
Company Name: ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST INC
File Number: 333-197134
CIK: 0001053059
Company Name: ESSEX PORTFOLIO LP
File Number: 333-197134-01