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Rent Apartment 80 John Street
Class B 10038 Buildings Financial District
Tenant Broker’s Perspective: office buildings being demolished or converted to residential 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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Rent 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
80 John Street Amenities
- 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 at 80 John Street
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 Access
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.
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Nearby Office Tenants Leased
Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
- Phoenix Constructors leased 55,000 SF at 100 Broadway
- Niche Media leased 45,000 SF at 100 Church St
- SourceMedia leased 42,460 SF at 1 Whitehall St
- AM Investments leased 9,000 SF at 1 Liberty Plz
- Goldstein, Hill & West Architects leased 8,500 SF at 11 Broadway
- Bollinger Inc. leased 6,621 SF at 100 Wall St
- Priceline leased 6,411 SF at 100 William St
- The Global Justice Center leased 3,832 SF at 11 Hanover Sq
- SWA Architecture leased 800 SF at 11 Park Pl
Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
- Life Time leased 74,000 SF at 1 Wall Street
- Hickey Freeman leased 4,000 SF at 111 Broadway
- Liber-Tees Gifts and Electronics leased 3,300 SF at 114 Liberty St
- Chickpea leased 2,582 SF at 110 William St
- The Anne Frank Center leased 2,500 SF at 100 Church St
- Spring Sun Nail leased 2,300 SF at 119 Fulton St
- Duane Reade leased 1,888 SF at 100 Broadway
- Starbucks leased 1,465 SF at 115 Broadway
- Gregory's Coffee leased 1,100 SF at 100 Wall St