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Rent/Lease Apartment 235 East 22nd Street

Tenant Broker’s Perspective: Return-to-office mandates are driving up rental prices at 235 East 22nd Street. This trend is projected to continue. Opportunities for subleases remain available at 235 East 22nd Street 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

235 East 22nd Street Property Overview

Building Address: 235 East 22nd Street, New York NY 10010
Building Name: Gramercy House - Co-op
Building Alternate Address: 235 E 22nd St
Zip Code:10010
Neighborhood:Gramercy Park
Borough:Manhattan
Stories:17
Year Built:1931
Building Class:B
Block & lot:00903-7502

The Gramercy House, located at 235 East 22nd Street in Manhattan, NYC, is a notable Art Deco building designed by George and Edward Blum. Completed in 1931, it stands as one of the largest pre-war apartment buildings in the Gramercy Park area.

The building's façade features a colorful band of terra cotta, incorporating a southwestern color scheme with elements like turquoise, green, ochre, and navy, earning it the nickname "Pueblo Deco." The design includes stylized terra cotta waterfalls at the two-story entrance.

Originally marketed to the financially comfortable, the building offered amenities such as interior garden courtyards, hand-painted bathroom tiles, parquet floors, and stylish tray ceilings. Apartments ranged from one to four rooms, with some featuring terraces and penthouse suites.

The building was converted into a cooperative in 1984 and is known for its vibrant terracotta decorative elements and small but exquisite quoins of diagonally placed bricks.

Today, it remains a full-service building with a spacious foyer, a beautifully lit garden, and a rooftop terrace offering dramatic views of midtown.

235 East 22nd Street, Manhattan, NYC


Amenities at 235 East 22nd Street:

  • Wood-burning fireplaces
  • Roof deck
  • Live-in superintendent
  • Bicycle room
  • Storage
  • Large garden
  • Part-time doorman
  • Pets allowed

Gramercy House, located at 235 East 22nd Street, Manhattan, NYC, is a pre-war co-op building built in 1931. It features 339 units across 17 stories, including studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, with some larger combined units. The building offers a range of amenities such as a doorman, concierge, central air, elevators, and a central laundry room. Residents also enjoy access to a private garden and a rooftop deck with panoramic views of midtown.

The building is known for its Art Deco architecture, designed by George and Edward Blum. It includes colorful terracotta bands and retains many original pre-war interior features like beamed ceilings and hardwood floors, with some units featuring wood-burning fireplaces.

Office tenants are not specifically detailed for this residential building, as it primarily serves as a co-op residence rather than an office space.


Internet providers available at 235 East 22nd Street, Manhattan, NYC:

  • Verizon Fios: Known for high speeds up to 2 Gbps and reliable service.
  • Astound Broadband Powered by RCN: Offers both cable and fiber services with unlimited data.
  • Spectrum: Provides cable internet with speeds up to 1 Gbps and no data caps.

235 East 22nd Street, Manhattan, NYC is strategically located near several transportation options. The building is situated near major cross streets, including East 22nd Street and Third Avenue. Public transportation is readily available with multiple subway lines nearby, including the 6 train at the 23rd Street station, which is just a short walk away.

Retail Tenants Rented / Leased 235 East 22nd Street
  • Kumon North America leased 1,800 SF
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
  • 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
  • Prana leased 15,000 SF at 79 Madison Ave

Argent Trading Testimonial

Argent Trading testimonial To Whom it May Concern: I have had the opportunity to work with Optimal Spaces Inc. (specifically, Stephen Sunderland) over the last 18 months. Stephen was hired to find a reasonably priced lease for corporate office space that would support our highly professional environment. I considered this to be a significant challenge since Manhattan was experiencing a severe shortage in available professional space. However, Stephen found a space that exceeded my expectations and that was approximately 15% below current market rates for comparable space. An important aspect of working with Stephen is the level to which I can trust him to act in my best interest. I believe that Stephen possesses in-depth knowledge of the New York City real estate market and is responsive and performs his work in a very professional manner. I am impressed by Stephen's sincere desire to understand his clients' needs. It is clear to me that Stephen is interested un building mutually beneficial business relationships. I am happy to recommend Optimal Spaces Inc. to other growing businesses, and I look forward to working with Optimal Spaces Inc. again. Sincerely, William Levitz President Argent Trading, LLC

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