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Rent/Lease Apartment 80 John Street
Tenant Broker’s Perspective: Return-to-office mandates are driving up rental prices at 80 John Street. This trend is projected to continue. Opportunities for subleases remain available at 80 John Street and in the nearby Financial District neighborhood.
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80 John Street Property Overview
| Building Address: | 80 John Street, New York NY 10038 |
| Building Name: | The South Star |
| Building Alternate Address: | 80 John St |
| Zip Code: | 10038 |
| Neighborhood: | Financial District |
| Borough: | Manhattan |
| Stories: | 26 |
| Year Built: | 1927 |
| Building Class: | B |
80 John Street (The South Star)
- Original Construction: Built in 1927 as the Travelers Insurance headquarters, featuring Art Deco architectural details.
- First Conversion: Transitioned to residential apartments in the late 1990s following office use.
- Condominium Conversion: Transformed into luxury condos in 2006, preserving historic elements while adding modern finishes.
Architecture & Features
- Design: 23-26 story Art Deco tower with coffered lobby ceilings and preserved exterior details.
- Interiors: 10'8" ceilings, hardwood floors, and oversized windows in converted units.
- Modernization: Updated kitchens with premium appliances and spa-inspired bathrooms post-conversion.
Amenities
- 24-hour doorman and live-in superintendent
- On-site laundry facilities (floor-level access)
- Pet-friendly policies (with board approval)
Location
Financial District, adjacent to South Street Seaport and Fulton Street subway station.
The South Star Condominium
Address: 80 John Street, Financial District, Manhattan, NY 10038
Architecture: Art Deco design originally built in 1927 as Travelers Insurance building, converted to condominiums in 2006
Floors: 23-26 stories (sources vary), with 145-147 residences (studios to 3 bedrooms)
Features: 12-foot coffered lobby ceilings, 10'8" apartment ceilings, hardwood floors, large windows
Building Amenities
- 24-hour doorman & concierge
- On-site parking available
- Laundry facilities on every floor
- Storage units in basement
- Pets allowed (with board approval)
Neighborhood
Walk Score: 100 (Walker's Paradise)
Transit: Near multiple subway lines (J/Z, 2/3, 4/5, A/C, R lines)
Area: Historic Financial District adjacent to City Hall and Brooklyn Bridge
Residence Features
Modern kitchens with high-end appliances, spa-inspired bathrooms, select units with private balconies, separate living/dining areas
- 24-hour doorman
- Live-in superintendent
- Common parking/garage
- Laundry facilities
- Storage units available
- Pets allowed with board approval
- Central AC
- Concierge
- Elevator
- Highrise building
- Pre-war architecture
80 John Street, Manhattan - Office Tenants
- Jennifer Furniture
- SWEAT440 FiDi
- FiDi Fan Page
- FiDi Families
- NYC (specific tenant unclear from available data)
- Saddeq Al Assaidi (retail tenant at Space B)
- Stout
- Jubilee Market
Internet Providers at 80 John Street, Manhattan:
- Verizon Fios (Fiber, up to 2,300 Mbps)
- Astound Broadband (Fiber, up to 1,500 Mbps)
- Spectrum (Cable, up to 1 Gbps)
- T-Mobile Home Internet (Wireless 5G)
- Earthlink Fiber (Up to 2,300 Mbps)
80 John Street, Manhattan, NYC - Transportation and Cross Streets
Located in the Financial District of Manhattan, 80 John Street is near several key subway lines and bus routes providing excellent connectivity.
Nearby Subway Lines
- Lines 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 trains available close by
- Notable nearby stations include:
- Fulton Street Station (2 minutes walk)
- Cortlandt Street Station (2 minutes walk)
- Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall (4, 5, 6 trains)
- Wall Street Station (2, 3 trains)
Nearby Bus Routes
- Bus lines serving the area: 120, BXM18, M15-SBS, SIM1, SIM1C
- Nearby bus stops within 3-5 minutes walking distance:
- Broadway/Cortlandt St
- Water St/John St
- Water St/Fulton St
- Pearl St/Fulton St
- Water St/Maiden Ln
- Water St/Pine St
Cross Streets
80 John Street is situated near the intersection of John Street and Water Street, with easy access to Broadway and Pearl Street nearby.
Nearby Office Tenants Leased
- Investment Technology Group leased 132,000 SF at 165 Broadway
- Municipal Credit Union leased 126,000 SF at 22 Cortlandt St
- WeWork leased 120,537 SF at 222 Broadway
- Millennium High School leased 113,566 SF at 75 Broad St
- New York Department of I… leased 107,668 SF at 80 Maiden Ln
- Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith leased 100,952 SF at 77 Water Street
- WeWork leased 94,176 SF at 110 Wall St
- NYU Langone Medical Cen… leased 94,040 SF at 233 Broadway
- Weill Cornell Medicine leased 82,994 SF at 156 William St
- WeWork leased 82,171 SF at 115 Broadway
- Rezdora leased 1,800 SF at 45 John Street
- Athea Kitchens Inc. leased 1,700 SF at 7 Hanover Sq
- Starbucks leased 1,586 SF at 233 Broadway
- Starbucks leased 1,465 SF at 115 Broadway
- American Laser Centers leased 1,400 SF at 139 Fulton St
- Starbucks leased 1,200 SF at 2 Broadway
- Gregory's Coffee leased 1,100 SF at 80 Broad St
- Gregory's Coffee leased 1,100 SF at 100 Wall St
- Plus Six One leased 960 SF at 101 Greenwich Street
- Leo?s Bagels leased 950 SF at 3 Hanover Square
Onsite Networks Testimonial
I am writing in recognition of the quality service provided by Optimal Spaces Inc. and Stephen Sunderland in finding us a sublease at 41 Madison Avenue. We strongly recommend them for the excellent job they did. They were efficient and responsive 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,
Dennis Jules Kessler
Chief Financial Officer
On Site Networks, Inc