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$ / SF SF Monthly Rent

Nearby Sublease office Spaces for Rent

Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
W 57th St & Avenue of the Americas $ 112
25,000
$ 232,291
Avenue of the Americas & West 55th Street West 56th Street $ 63
7,300
$ 38,325
Madison Ave & East 54th Street $ 80
31,000
$ 206,666
Avenue Of The Americas & West 47th Street $ 58
10,000
$ 47,916
Park Ave & East 57th Street $ 160
10,800
$ 144,000
Madison Ave & East 59th Street $ 99
8,300
$ 68,475
Fifth Ave & West 52nd Street $ 130
10,300
$ 111,583
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Park Ave & East 54th Street $ 85
5,600
$ 39,666
Fifth Ave & East 56th Street $ 85
6,600
$ 46,750
Lexington Ave & East 50th Street $ 54
4,000
$ 18,000
Avenue of the Americas & West 55th Street West 56th Street $ 62
6,200
$ 32,033
Madison Ave & East 49th Street $ 69
5,500
$ 31,625
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Madison Ave & East 49th Street $ 76
2,200
$ 14,025
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
E 60th St & Madison Avenue $ 65
4,200
$ 22,750
W 57th St & Avenue of America $ 531
5,100
$ 225,675
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
W 57th St & Avenue of America $ 532
2,300
$ 101,870
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Type of Space Class A/month Class B/month Class C/month
Windowed office/person
Interior office/person
Team Rooms
Suites

Nearby office Spaces for Rent

Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
W 57th St & Avenue of the Americas $ 105
15,800
$ 138,250
Fifth Ave & East 55th Street $ 157
19,300
$ 252,508
Park Ave & East 58th Street $ 125
11,300
$ 117,708
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Third Ave & East 49th Street $ 50
4,300
$ 17,916
Park Ave & East 54th Street $ 81
3,500
$ 23,625
Park Ave & East 58th Street $ 125
4,000
$ 41,666
Third Ave & East 49th Street $ 73
3,800
$ 23,116
Madison Ave & East 55th Street $ 65
5,000
$ 27,083
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Third Ave & East 49th Street $ 60
2,000
$ 10,000
E 52nd St & Lexington Avenue $ 64
2,400
$ 12,800
Madison Ave & East 55th Street $ 76
2,300
$ 14,566
Madison Ave & East 48th Street $ 70
1,800
$ 10,500
Fifth Ave & West 47th Street $ 73
1,900
$ 11,558
Avenue of the Americas & West 51th Street $ 84
2,200
$ 15,400
Rockefeller Plz & West 50th Street $ 92
1,600
$ 12,266
Park Ave & East 56th Street $ 98
1,900
$ 15,516
Fifth Ave & West 55th Street West 56th Street $ 165
2,300
$ 31,625
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Seventh Ave & Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard $ 48
15,700
$ 62,800
Park Ave & East 125th Street $ 47
9,000
$ 35,250
W 125th St & Between Malcolm X Blvd $ 54
13,700
$ 62,220
W 125th St & Frederick Douglass Boulevard $ 54
22,500
$ 102,187
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Park Ave & East 125th Street $ 47
3,700
$ 14,491
W 125th St & Between Malcolm X Blvd $ 53
4,300
$ 18,991
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Seventh Ave & Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard $ 48
2,000
$ 7,916
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
E 124th St & Park Avenue $ 48
9,200
$ 36,416
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
W 161st St & Broadway $ 32
5,000
$ 13,333
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
W 47th St & Avenue of the Americas $ 53
2,000
$ 8,833

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Nearby Office Tenants Leased
  • LivingSocial leased 60,405 SF at 101 Fifth Ave
  • RDA International leased 14,000 SF at 100 Vandam St
  • New World Travel, Inc. leased 12,007 SF at 1040 Avenue of the Americas
  • Postworks New York leased 11,000 SF at 100 Avenue of the Americas
  • Digital Color Technologies leased 10,000 SF at 1001 Avenue of the Americas
  • Moadel Eye Specialists leased 7,500 SF at 104-110 E 40th St
  • Wedding Atelier leased 3,100 SF at 103 Fifth Ave
  • Audio Help Hearing Centers leased 1,500 SF at 1036 Park Ave
  • Jared Finkell, MD leased 500 SF at 10 Downing St
  • Century Pharmacy leased 500 SF at 10 Rutgers St
Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • Daffy's leased 18,000 SF at 111 Fifth Ave
  • Polo Ralph Lauren leased 11,000 SF at 1055 Madison Ave
  • New York Kids Club leased 4,000 SF at 11 Fifth Avenue
  • 10 Downing leased 3,400 SF at 10 Downing St
  • Hill Country Chicken NY LLC leased 2,700 SF at 1123 Broadway
  • Clean Table leased 2,000 SF at 101 Seventh Avenue
  • Litter & Leashes leased 1,852 SF at 1100 Second Ave
  • 40/40 Club leased 1,200 SF at 1115 Broadway
  • Simit and Smith leased 400 SF at 11 Waverly Pl
  • Sundaram Tagore Gallery leased 400 SF at 1100 Madison Ave
Tenant Broker’s Perspective: Return-to-office mandates are driving up rental prices at 520 East 81st Street. This trend is projected to continue. Opportunities for subleases remain available at 520 East 81st Street and in the nearby Upper East Side neighborhood.
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520 East 81st Street Property Overview

Building Address: 520 East 81st Street, New York NY 10028
Building Name: Salem House Condo
Building Alternate Address: 520 E 81st St
Zip Code:10028
Neighborhood:Upper East Side
Borough:Manhattan
Stories:14
Year Built:1964
Building Class:B

The Salem House, located at 520 East 81st Street in the Yorkville neighborhood of Manhattan, NYC, is a post-war condominium building constructed in the early 1960s. The building stands at 12 stories and features a landscaped roofdeck offering excellent city views. It includes amenities like a 24-hour doorman and elevators. The Salem House is part of a historically desirable area on the Upper East Side, known for its proximity to prominent names and landmarks.

520 East 81st Street, Manhattan, NYC

Salem House Condominium

520 East 81st Street, located in the Yorkville neighborhood of Manhattan, is a 12-story post-war condominium building known as Salem House.

  • Built in 1960
  • 163 residences
  • 24-hour doorman
  • Elevators
  • Central laundry room
  • Garage available
  • Lovely landscaped roof deck with excellent city views
  • Pet friendly
  • Hardwood floors
  • On-site superintendent

Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Garbage Disposal
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Dining Room
  • Office space available
  • Garden and deck areas
  • Elevator access

520 East 81st Street offers a vibrant Upper East Side living experience with stunning views of the garden and Manhattan skyline. The building supports guarantors and provides a smoke-free environment.


The Salem House at 520 East 81st Street in Manhattan offers several amenities:

  • 24-hour doorman
  • Landscaped roof deck with city views
  • Hardwood floors in each unit
  • Central laundry room
  • Elevators
  • Garage
  • On-site super
  • Panoramic views from the roof deck
  • Laundry facilities in the basement


Office Tenants at 520 East 81st Street, Manhattan, NYC

520 East 81st Street, known as The Salem House, is a 12-story condominium building located in the Yorkville neighborhood of Manhattan. The building offers a full-service experience with amenities such as a 24-hour doorman, on-site superintendent, garage, landscaped roof deck with panoramic city views, laundry facilities, and hardwood floors.

The building contains 163 residential units, including studios, alcove studios, junior one bedrooms, and larger units, suitable for a variety of uses including office spaces within residential condos. Several units have features that accommodate office needs such as spacious living areas that can accommodate dining and office setups, ample closet and storage space, and quiet environments conducive to work.

The building was constructed in 1964 and has maintained a quiet and secure atmosphere, with upgraded features such as stainless steel appliances, air conditioning, heating, and smoke-free environments.

While primarily residential, these condos with flexible layouts and private dressing/storage areas could be leased or rented by office tenants seeking a prestigious Midtown East address in Manhattan with excellent amenities and services.


520 East 81st Street Internet Providers

Available options in this Upper East Side building include:

  • Verizon Fios - Fiber up to 2,300 Mbps (95.88% coverage in Upper East Side)
  • Spectrum - Cable up to 1,000 Mbps (98.80% coverage in Upper East Side)
  • Astound Broadband (formerly RCN) - Fiber/Cable options available

Check exact availability through provider websites using your unit number. Fiber options typically offer superior speeds for high-demand streaming and remote work.


520 East 81st Street in Manhattan, NYC offers convenient transportation options:

  • Subway: Access to the 2nd Avenue Subway and the #6 train is available nearby.
  • Buses: Multiple bus routes serve the area, providing connectivity across town.
  • Commuter Rail: The Metro-North Commuter Railroad is accessible by car within a short drive.
  • Airports: LaGuardia Airport is approximately 17 minutes by car, while John F. Kennedy International Airport is about 29 minutes away.

The cross streets for 520 East 81st Street are East 81st Street and York Avenue in Yorkville.

Nearby Office Tenants Leased
  • LivingSocial leased 60,405 SF at 101 Fifth Ave
  • RDA International leased 14,000 SF at 100 Vandam St
  • New World Travel, Inc. leased 12,007 SF at 1040 Avenue of the Americas
  • Postworks New York leased 11,000 SF at 100 Avenue of the Americas
  • Digital Color Technologies leased 10,000 SF at 1001 Avenue of the Americas
  • Moadel Eye Specialists leased 7,500 SF at 104-110 E 40th St
  • Wedding Atelier leased 3,100 SF at 103 Fifth Ave
  • Audio Help Hearing Centers leased 1,500 SF at 1036 Park Ave
  • Jared Finkell, MD leased 500 SF at 10 Downing St
  • Century Pharmacy leased 500 SF at 10 Rutgers St

Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • Daffy's leased 18,000 SF at 111 Fifth Ave
  • Polo Ralph Lauren leased 11,000 SF at 1055 Madison Ave
  • New York Kids Club leased 4,000 SF at 11 Fifth Avenue
  • 10 Downing leased 3,400 SF at 10 Downing St
  • Hill Country Chicken NY LLC leased 2,700 SF at 1123 Broadway
  • Clean Table leased 2,000 SF at 101 Seventh Avenue
  • Litter & Leashes leased 1,852 SF at 1100 Second Ave
  • 40/40 Club leased 1,200 SF at 1115 Broadway
  • Simit and Smith leased 400 SF at 11 Waverly Pl
  • Sundaram Tagore Gallery leased 400 SF at 1100 Madison Ave
Nearby Office Tenants Leased
  • LivingSocial leased 60,405 SF at 101 Fifth Ave
  • RDA International leased 14,000 SF at 100 Vandam St
  • New World Travel, Inc. leased 12,007 SF at 1040 Avenue of the Americas
  • Postworks New York leased 11,000 SF at 100 Avenue of the Americas
  • Digital Color Technologies leased 10,000 SF at 1001 Avenue of the Americas
  • Moadel Eye Specialists leased 7,500 SF at 104-110 E 40th St
  • Wedding Atelier leased 3,100 SF at 103 Fifth Ave
  • Audio Help Hearing Centers leased 1,500 SF at 1036 Park Ave
  • Jared Finkell, MD leased 500 SF at 10 Downing St
  • Century Pharmacy leased 500 SF at 10 Rutgers St
Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • Daffy's leased 18,000 SF at 111 Fifth Ave
  • Polo Ralph Lauren leased 11,000 SF at 1055 Madison Ave
  • New York Kids Club leased 4,000 SF at 11 Fifth Avenue
  • 10 Downing leased 3,400 SF at 10 Downing St
  • Hill Country Chicken NY LLC leased 2,700 SF at 1123 Broadway
  • Clean Table leased 2,000 SF at 101 Seventh Avenue
  • Litter & Leashes leased 1,852 SF at 1100 Second Ave
  • 40/40 Club leased 1,200 SF at 1115 Broadway
  • Simit and Smith leased 400 SF at 11 Waverly Pl
  • Sundaram Tagore Gallery leased 400 SF at 1100 Madison Ave

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