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Rent/Lease Apartment 1251 Lexington Ave

Tenant Broker’s Perspective: Return-to-office mandates are driving up rental prices at 1251 Lexington Ave. This trend is projected to continue. Opportunities for subleases remain available at 1251 Lexington Ave and in the nearby Upper East Side neighborhood.

1251 Lexington Ave Property Overview

Building Address: 1251 Lexington Ave, New York NY 10028
Zip Code:10028
Neighborhood:Upper East Side
Borough:Manhattan
Stories:0
Year Built:1945
Building Class:B

1251 Lexington Avenue, located in Manhattan's Upper East Side, was designed by architect Wallace Harrison of the firm Harrison & Abramovitz. The design process took place between 1963 and 1967, with construction occurring from 1965 to 1968. The building officially opened its doors in 1971, reflecting the architectural style and urban expansion trends of that era.

This building emerged during a period marked by significant development in New York City, particularly as part of the mid-20th-century urban renewal and growth initiatives. Its creation contributed to the transformation of Lexington Avenue, a historic north-south thoroughfare established in the 1830s through efforts by Samuel Ruggles, a lawyer and real-estate developer who shaped much of the avenue's early development.

1251 Lexington Avenue stands near several educational institutions, including Marymount Manhattan College, Hunter College, and Weill Cornell Medical College, situating it within a vibrant academic and residential neighborhood in Manhattan.

1251 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, New York, NY 10028

Also known as: 145-151 East 84th Street, New York, NY 10028

Neighborhood: Upper East Side (Carnegie Hill)

Borough: Manhattan

Zip Code: 10028

Year Built: 1963

Building Class: Elevator Apartments Cooperatives Building (Other than Condominiums) (XD4), Class B

Stories: 16

Building Size: 116,824 sq ft

Lot Size: 10,267 sq ft

Retail Space Available

Location: Ground floor, corner of Lexington Avenue and East 86th Street

Size: 7,750 sq ft

Use: Retail

Condition: Full Build-Out, standard retail configuration

Available: Now

Lease Term: Until May 2029

Features: Corner frontage with wraparound windows, prime high-visibility location near 86th Street shopping corridor and Museum Mile

Nearby Institutions and Landmarks

  • Marymount Manhattan College (~0.8 miles away)
  • Hunter College
  • Weill Cornell Medical College

Neighborhood Highlights

This property is located in the densely populated and affluent Upper East Side neighborhood, surrounded by luxury residential buildings, elite schools, and major cultural institutions.


Building Amenities at 1251 Lexington Ave, Manhattan, NYC

  • Courtyard
  • Fitness Center
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Doorman
  • On-Site Retail
  • Roof Terrace

Overview of 1251 Lexington Ave

Located in the Upper East Side of Manhattan, NYC, 1251 Lexington Ave is primarily a multifamily property.

Property Details

  • Year Built: 1945
  • Building Size: 116,824 SF
  • No. of Units: 98
  • Property Type: Multifamily

Amenities

  • Doorman
  • Fitness Center
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Courtyard
  • Roof Terrace
  • On-site Retail

Office/Commercial Space

As of recent listings, there is approximately 7,750 SF of retail space available for lease.


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  • EarthLink: Another option with fiber internet availability.

1251 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NYC
  • Subway: 86th Street (4, 5, 6 lines) and 96th Street (4, 5, 6 lines) stations
  • Bus: M4, M5, M101, M15-SBS (routes listed as nearby options)
  • Nearby cross streets: Lexington Avenue between E 85th and E 86th Streets
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
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

RZO Advisory Group Testimonial

RZO Advisory Group testimonial To Whom It May Concern: Steve Sunderland acted as our real estate broker in relocation of this firm's 12,000 square feet of office space. While that may seem like a relatively easy task, given our requirements, it was anything but. After giving Mr. Sunderland a prospective location radius of onlny three blocks and a request for 75% of the offices to be windowed, he took us to numerous potential locations. Much to our surprise and delight, no visit was ever a waste of our time. Mr. Sunderland knew what he wanted and needed. He never showed us properties that would not work for the firm. After several weeks of searching, our situation caused us to put our search on hold. It was a couple of years before we resumed. I'm happy to say that Mr. Sunderland picked up with the same enthusiasm he had previously shown. Even after we had signed our new lease, Mr. Sunderland stayed in touch with us as well as our landlord to be sure that our work letter was adhered to. If you are looking for commercial space, I could not give Mr. Sunderland a higher recommendation. He was courteous and always professional throughout a long and sometimes difficult process. If you wish to contact me, please feel free to call at the number above. Sincerely, William Zysblat
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