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Rent/Lease Apartment 101 W 55th St
Class B 10019 Buildings Central Park South
Tenant Broker’s Perspective: Return-to-office mandates are driving up rental prices at 101 W 55th St. This trend is projected to continue. Opportunities for subleases remain available at 101 W 55th St and in the nearby Central Park South neighborhood.
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101 W 55th St Property Overview
| Building Address: | 101 W 55th St, New York NY 10019 |
| Building Name: | Claridge's |
| Zip Code: | 10019 |
| Neighborhood: | Central Park South |
| Borough: | Manhattan |
| Stories: | 0 |
| Year Built: | 1925 |
| Building Class: | B |
History of 101 West 55th Street (The Claridge's)
- Construction: Built in 1925 as a pre-war luxury apartment building designed by Carrère & Hastings.
- Architectural Updates: Lobby redesigned in 1994 by Paul Rudolph.
- Ownership History: Acquired by Zucker Organization after previous ownership by Barclay's Bank and London Merchants Securities Ltd.
- Tenant Disputes: 1960s-70s relocation of 80 tenants required individual settlements exceeding $30,000 per occupant.
- Restoration: Reverted to residential use in the late 1970s after failed office development plans.
- Building Specs: 15-18 stories containing 161-162 apartments across 243,671 sqft.
Claridge's
Address: 101 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019
Year Built: 1925
Floors: 15-18 stories
Units: 161-169 residences
Architectural Style: Pre-war
Key Features: 9′ high ceilings, plaster moldings, marble baths, wood-burning fireplaces (select units), granite countertops, stainless steel appliances
Amenities
- 24-hour doorman
- Concierge service
- Fitness center
- Laundry facilities
- Pet-friendly policies
Location Highlights
Midtown West neighborhood with Walk Score 99/100
- 3 blocks from Central Park
- Steps from Fifth Avenue shopping
- Theater District proximity
- Subway access: B/D/F/M/N/Q/R/W lines within 5-minute walk
Amenities at 101 W 55th St, Manhattan
- White-glove doorman available 24/7
- Elevator for convenient access
- Laundry facilities in the building
- Pets allowed
- Live-in super for resident support
- Fitness center for health and wellness
- Full-service amenities for enhanced comfort
- Proximity to Central Park and Fifth Avenue
- Easy transportation options nearby
The Claridge's at 101 W 55th St, Manhattan, NYC, is a pre-war rental building constructed in 1925. It offers luxury amenities and is located in the heart of the Theatre District, near Times Square. Here are key details:
Building Facts:
- Units: 169 residences
- Stories: 18
- Year Built: 1925
- Year Last Altered: 1980
- Construction Type: Elevator Apartment - Fireproof with Stores (D6)
Amenities:
- Doorman
- Elevators
Commercial Spaces:
There are 11 commercial spaces available for lease at this address.
Internet Providers at 101 W 55th St, Manhattan, NYC may include:
- Spectrum: Offers cable internet with speeds up to 1 Gbps.
- Verizon: Provides both DSL and 5G Home Internet.
- Astound Broadband Powered by RCN: Offers both cable and fiber services.
- T-Mobile Fiber: Highly available in Manhattan, offering fiber internet options.
- Starry: Provides wireless internet access.
Transportation & Cross Streets
Address: 101 West 55th Street, Manhattan, NY 10019
Nearest subway stations:
- 57th St/6th Ave (F Line) – 0.1 mile walk
- 57th St/7th Ave – 0.1 mile walk
Nearby bus routes: 50TH ST, M11, M12, M31, M57 at stops on W 54th/11th Av (5 min walk) and W 57th/11th Av (5 min walk)
Commuter rail: Harlem Line/PATH trains accessible via midtown connections
Cross streets: Between 6th/7th Ave and 11th/12th Ave
Retail Tenants Rented / Leased 101 W 55th St
- Sabon leased 800 SF
Nearby Office Tenants Leased
- Open Society Foundations leased 152,000 SF at 224 West 57th St
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- Blank Rome leased 137,986 SF at 1271 Avenue of the Americas
- WeWork leased 135,500 SF at 609 Fifth Avenue
- Cerberus Capital Manage… leased 131,060 SF at 875 Third Ave
- Grant Thornton LLP leased 130,357 SF at 757 Third Ave
- Holland & Knight leased 130,296 SF at 900 Third Ave
- First Republic Bank leased 130,000 SF at 10 Rockefeller Plaza
- Aureole leased 8,800 SF at One Bryant Park
- City Tots LLC leased 8,596 SF at 315 East 62 St
- Breitling leased 8,500 SF at 5 East 57th St
- Roche Bobois leased 8,200 SF at 950 Third Avenue
- 48 Rockefeller Corp. leased 8,000 SF at 48 West 48th St
- Valley National Bank leased 7,713 SF at 71 West 47th St
- Louis the 13th Cognac leased 7,500 SF at 3 West 57th Street
- Asanda Aveda leased 6,800 SF at 120 East 56th St
- Francois Latapie leased 6,500 SF at 30 East 60th St
- John Barrett leased 6,300 SF at 432 Park Avenue
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