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Rent/Lease Apartment 245 E 19th St

Tenant Broker’s Perspective: Return-to-office mandates are driving up rental prices at 245 E 19th St. This trend is projected to continue. Opportunities for subleases remain available at 245 E 19th St and in the nearby Gramercy Park neighborhood.

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  • 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
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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

245 E 19th St Property Overview

Building Address: 245 E 19th St, New York NY 10003
Zip Code:10003
Neighborhood:Gramercy Park
Borough:Manhattan
Stories:0
Year Built:1963
Building Class:B

245 East 19th Street, located in Manhattan's Gramercy Park, is a 20-story rental building. It was built in 1963 and features 292 units, ranging from studios to three-bedroom apartments. The building falls under the D6 building class, classified as an elevator apartment with stores.

The property has a total building area of approximately 303,394 square feet and sits on a lot of about 23,966 square feet. It underwent alterations in 2013.

Gramercy Park, the neighborhood where the building is situated, is known for its historical significance and luxury residences. The area has been home to many famous residents, including icons of the stage, page, and screen.

The building itself offers amenities like elevators, a full-time doorman, and a laundry room. It also permits cats as pets. The property value is substantial, with a current tax assessor's market value noted as $61,884,000.

245 E 19th St, Manhattan, NYC

Located in the Gramercy neighborhood of Manhattan, 245 East 19th Street is a 20-story rental building completed in 1963, featuring 292 residential units.

  • Building Size: 20 stories, 292 units
  • Year Built: 1963 (Post-war era)
  • Building Area: 303,394 Sq. Ft.
  • Lot Size: 23,966 Sq. Ft.
  • Building Dimensions: Width 184 ft, Depth 144 ft
  • Zoning Districts: R9A/R8B
  • Residential Area: 277,115 Sq. Ft.
  • Commercial Area: 26,279 Sq. Ft.

Amenities and Features

  • Elevators
  • Concierge service
  • Full-time doorman
  • Garage parking
  • Laundry facilities in building
  • Voice intercom system
  • Highrise and midrise building features
  • Pet Policy: Cats allowed

Location Highlights

The building is situated in a prime location near East Village and Union Square, providing easy access to numerous restaurants, bars, and parks such as Union Square Park and Madison Square Park.

Nearby parks and recreation:

  • Bellevue South Park - 8 minute walk (0.4 mi)
  • Asser Levy Playground - 9 minute walk (0.5 mi)
  • Union Square Park - 11 minute walk (0.6 mi)
  • Madison Square Park - 13 minute walk (0.7 mi)
  • Tompkins Square Park - 16 minute walk (0.8 mi)

Close to hospitals within a 10-minute walk and major military bases within a short drive.


245 E 19th St Building Amenities:

  • Full-time Doorman
  • Concierge
  • Elevator Service (4 elevators)
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Garage Parking
  • Common Storage
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Live-in Superintendent


245 E 19th St in Manhattan, NYC, is a 20-story rental building constructed in 1963 with 292 units. It is primarily residential and does not typically host office tenants. The building features a range of amenities, including elevators, a concierge service, and a full-time doorman. Cats are permitted as pets. While there is commercial space available in the building, specific office tenants are not listed.


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Transportation & Location

Subway Access: L train at 3rd Av (0.27 miles), 1st Av (0.31 miles); 6 train at 23rd St (0.32 miles); Union Square Station (14th St–Union Square) 10-minute walk (0.36 miles)

Airports: LGA (9.2 miles/19-min drive), EWR (13.6 miles/23-min drive)

Nearby Cross Streets: Between 2nd & 3rd Avenues in Gramercy Park, Manhattan

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Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • By Chloe leased 1,650 SF at 27 Union Square West
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  • 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
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  • Quality Eats leased 51,222 SF at 3 East 28th Street
  • Equinox leased 44,458 SF at 315 Park Avenue South
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Innisfree Mergers and Acquisitions Testimonial

Innisfree Mergers and Acquisitions testimonial Dear Steve, We are pleased to serve as a reference for you and Optimal Spaces Inc. You and your team did a great job for us in finding a sublease at 67 Wall Street. You 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. We look forward to working with you again. Very truly yours, Arthur B. Crozier Co-Chairman

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