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Rent/Lease Apartment 1222-1226 Madison Ave

Class B 10128 Buildings Carnegie Hill
Tenant Broker’s Perspective: Return-to-office mandates are driving up rental prices at 1222-1226 Madison Ave. This trend is projected to continue. Opportunities for subleases remain available at 1222-1226 Madison Ave and in the nearby Carnegie Hill neighborhood.

Why Optimal Spaces Tenant Broker

  • Lease negotiation: full terms, renewals, expansion options
  • Cost analysis, inventory identification, negotiating scope
  • Risk mitigation against hidden pitfalls

Cost Savings

  • Negotiate 30+ leasing points to prevent hidden costs
  • Save 10–15% on total leasing costs
  • Save 100–200 hours filtering unviable spaces
  • Property access via broker databases and networks (off-market, subleases, future availability)

Alone or With Other Brokers

  • Managing agents owe fiduciary duty to landlords, seeking maximum price and terms rather than tenant savings.
  • Inherent conflict of interest as most brokers represent landlords
  • Risk of weaker terms and overlooked hidden costs
  • Heavy workload falls on you while best spaces are missed

1222-1226 Madison Ave Property Overview

Building Address: 1222-1226 Madison Ave, New York NY 10128
Zip Code:10128
Neighborhood:Carnegie Hill
Borough:Manhattan
Stories:0
Year Built:1937
Building Class:B

1222-1226 Madison Avenue Historical Context

Limited verified historical information exists specifically for 1222-1226 Madison Avenue in Manhattan's Upper East Side neighborhood. The building currently contains residential apartments and maintains a presence within the Madison Avenue corridor, which originated in 1836 between Park and Fifth Avenues.

Architectural and Commercial Context

Madison Avenue's development history includes boutique office buildings like 667 Madison Avenue, conceived for family offices and alternative asset management businesses, providing contextual insight into the avenue's mixed-use evolution. The 1222-1226 address lacks publicly available construction dates or architectural details but resides within New York's Geographic District 2 school zone.

1222-1226 Madison Avenue, located in the Carnegie Hill neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, is a multifamily apartment complex. The building, constructed in 1937, features a hi-rise design and provides amenities such as 24-hour access, elevator service, and storage space. It is situated close to several educational institutions and offers convenient access to the 86th Street subway stop.


Building Amenities at 1222-1226 Madison Ave, Manhattan, NYC:

  • Elevator
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Walking/Biking Trails
  • Storage Space
  • Public Transportation: Convenient access to subway lines 4, 5, and 6

Information on office tenants at 1222-1226 Madison Avenue in Manhattan, NYC, is not readily available. This property primarily consists of residential units, with no detailed information available regarding office tenants.


  • Verizon Fios: Fiber internet with speeds from 300 Mbps to 2 Gbps
  • Astound Broadband (RCN): Cable/fiber options up to 1.5 Gbps
  • Spectrum: Cable internet up to 1 Gbps
  • Optimum: Fiber speeds up to 8 Gbps (limited availability)

1222-1226 Madison Ave, Manhattan, NYC offers convenient transportation options. The closest subway station is the 86 Street station, served by the 4, 5, and 6 lines, which is approximately a 6-minute walk away. Additionally, the Harlem-125th Street Station is about a 5-minute drive, providing commuter rail services. Key cross streets for this location include Madison Avenue and East 86th Street.

Nearby Office Tenants Leased
  • Roberta Washington Architects leased 1,413 SF at 68 East 131st St
  • New York State Office of… leased 51,659 SF at 55 West 125th St
  • Gagosian Gallery leased 50,000 SF at 980 Madison Ave
  • New York State Workers' Compensation Board leased 45,205 SF at 215 West 125th St
  • Beth Israel Medical Center leased 38,461 SF at 1825 Park Ave
  • CareMax leased 27,400 SF at 1915 Third Ave
  • Avantus Renal Therapy U… leased 19,906 SF at 315 East 62nd St
  • Icahn School of Medicine leased 12,000 SF at 207 East 94th Street
  • Volastra Therapeutics leased 11,000 SF at 1361 Amsterdam Avenue
  • The Studio Museum of Ha… leased 10,000 SF at 310 Lenox Ave
Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • Ricky's NYC leased 5,180 SF at 55 West 125th St
  • Rebecca Taylor leased 4,338 SF at 980 Madison Ave
  • Galaxy Medical PC leased 4,239 SF at 68 East 131st St
  • Hammacher Schlemmer leased 4,143 SF at 145 East 57th St
  • Swerve Fitness leased 3,500 SF at 1140 Third Avenue
  • The House of Little People leased 2,800 SF at 401 East 84th St
  • Envy Corp. leased 2,500 SF at 4261 Broadway
  • City Mall leased 2,500 SF at 4-14 West 125th Street
  • Claire's Boutique leased 2,214 SF at 210 East 86th St
  • United Parcel Service leased 2,100 SF at 1735 Park Ave

VSA Consulting Group Testimonial

VSA Consulting Group testimonial To whom it may concern: I am writing to recommend Stephen Sunderland and Optimal Spaces Inc. for the excellent job they did in finding us a lease at our new space. They were fast and effecient in locating spaces that met our needs and corporate image, aggressive in negotiating on our behalf, and effective in communicating our needs to the landlord and getting our offer accepted. I look forward to working with the team at Optimal Spaces Inc. again. Very truly yours, Jack Sichterman Partner/Managing Director

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