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Rent/Lease Apartment 205 3rd Ave

Tenant Broker’s Perspective: Return-to-office mandates are driving up rental prices at 205 3rd Ave. This trend is projected to continue. Opportunities for subleases remain available at 205 3rd Ave and in the nearby Gramercy Park 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

205 3rd Ave Property Overview

Building Address: 205 3rd Ave, New York NY 10003
Building Name: Gramercy Park Towers
Zip Code:10003
Neighborhood:Gramercy Park
Borough:Manhattan
Stories:0
Year Built:1964
Building Class:B

Gramercy Park Towers, located at 205 3rd Avenue in Manhattan, New York City, is a prominent residential cooperative building completed in 1964. The structure reflects the architectural and urban planning principles of its time, emphasizing spaciousness, convenience, and modern amenities. The building rises 20 stories (sometimes reported as 21) and houses 326 units, ranging from studios to two-bedroom apartments.

The exterior features a classic white-brick facade with large windows that maximize natural light and offer views of the surrounding cityscape. Many apartments have been renovated to include modern kitchens and bathrooms while retaining original elements such as parquet flooring and generous closet space. The interior design aims to provide a sense of openness and tranquility with expansive living areas and thoughtfully laid-out floor plans.

Residents enjoy a wide array of amenities, including a 24-hour doorman and concierge service, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a beautifully landscaped rooftop terrace providing panoramic city views, a residents' lounge, laundry facilities on every floor, a parking garage, and bike storage. The building is pet-friendly, making it an ideal choice for pet owners.

Gramercy Park Towers is situated in the vibrant Gramercy neighborhood, offering a blend of historical charm and contemporary comfort, making it a desirable location for those seeking a classic New York City living experience.

Gramercy Park Towers is located at 205 3rd Avenue, Manhattan, NYC 10003. This luxury cooperative building was constructed in 1964 and stands as a notable example of post-war architecture in New York. It features 326 units spread across 20 stories, offering a range of apartments from studios to three-bedroom residences.

The building offers an array of amenities including a 24-hour doorman, concierge service, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and a beautifully landscaped rooftop terrace providing panoramic city views. Residents also have access to laundry facilities on every floor, a parking garage, bike storage, and a residents' lounge. The building is pet-friendly, allowing cats.

Gramercy Park Towers combines historical charm with modern comfort, featuring many apartments with renovated kitchens and bathrooms while retaining original elements like parquet flooring and generous closet space.


  • 24-hour doorman and concierge service
  • State-of-the-art fitness center
  • Landscaped rooftop terrace with city views
  • Residents' lounge
  • Laundry facilities on every floor
  • Parking garage
  • Bike storage
  • Pet-friendly policies
  • Zen garden and common courtyard
  • Electricity and gas included in some cases
  • Elevator access
  • Live-in superintendent

Office Tenants Rented / Leased at 205 3rd Ave, Manhattan, NYC

205 3rd Avenue, known as Gramercy Park Towers, is primarily a residential cooperative building with 326 residential units and 4 commercial spaces. It is a 20-story high-rise built in 1964, located in the Gramercy Park neighborhood of Manhattan.

While the building includes some commercial spaces, detailed public information about specific office tenants renting or leasing at 205 3rd Avenue is not available.

The building features a full-time doorman, elevators, and amenities typical of a postwar cooperative residential building.


Internet providers available near 205 3rd Ave, Manhattan, NYC include:

  • Verizon Fios - Known for its high speeds starting at 300 Mbps and reaching up to 2 Gbps. Offers competitive plans with customer service and can be bundled with other services.
  • Astound Broadband Powered by RCN - Offers both cable and fiber services, known for low prices and unlimited data usage.
  • Spectrum - Provides cable internet with speeds up to 1 Gbps, and offers TV and phone bundles.

205 3rd Avenue Transportation & Cross Streets

Cross Streets: Corner of East 18th Street and 3rd Avenue

Subway Access

  • 4/5/6/L/N/Q/R trains: 14th Street-Union Square station (5-minute walk)
  • L train: 3rd Avenue station (3 blocks east)

Bus Routes

  • M101/M102/M103: 3rd Avenue routes
  • M14-SBS/M15-SBS: Nearby 14th Street crosstown

Landmarks

  • Gramercy Park: 2 blocks west
  • Union Square: 4 blocks southwest
  • Stuyvesant Square Park: 3 blocks northeast
Nearby Office Tenants Leased
  • Knotel leased 16,725 SF at 3 East 28th St
  • Superfly Productions leased 16,267 SF at 381 Park Avenue South
  • Union Square Hospitality… leased 15,126 SF at 853 Broadway
  • New York Dermatology Gr… leased 14,182 SF at 119 Fifth Ave
  • Knotel leased 14,174 SF at 41 Union Square West
  • Ackerman Institute for th… leased 14,000 SF at 936 Broadway
  • T. Rowe Price leased 13,450 SF at 233 Park Avenue South
  • Piano leased 13,092 SF at 85 Fifth Ave
  • Levy Alan Chiropractor leased 13,000 SF at 920 Broadway
  • OTG Management leased 12,200 SF at 352 Park Ave South
Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • By Chloe leased 1,650 SF at 27 Union Square West
  • The Shade Store leased 1,610 SF at 254 Park Avenue South
  • EXKi leased 1,500 SF at 257 Park Ave South
  • Monsoon Accessorize USA leased 500 SF at 1 Union Square West
  • En Japonais leased 0 SF at 225 Park Ave S
  • Burlington Coat Factory leased 70,000 SF at 100 West 125th St
  • Quality Eats leased 51,222 SF at 3 East 28th Street
  • Equinox leased 44,458 SF at 315 Park Avenue South
  • Hennes & Mauritz (H & M) leased 20,000 SF at 111 Fifth Ave
  • The Mind/Body Medical Group leased 18,000 SF at 304 Park Ave South

ConnectivCorp Testimonial

ConnectivCorp 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 sublease at 29 West 57th Street. They were fast and efficient 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, Robert Miller Co-Chairman

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