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  • City National Bank leased 35,643 SF at 1140 Sixth Avenue
  • HSBC leased 7,491 SF at 250 Park Avenue
  • Sweetgreen leased 3,500 SF at 10 Grand Central
  • Birch Coffee leased 493 SF at 770 Third Avenue
  • Best Buy leased 40,839 SF at 535 Fifth Avenue
  • First Republic Bank leased 14,430 SF at 1 Grand Central Place
  • Just Baked leased 774 SF at 380 Lexington Avenue
  • Los Tacos No.1 leased 4,133 SF at 125 Park Avenue
  • Little Collins Cafe leased 2,400 SF at 10 Grand Central
  • Midtown Hardware leased 3,463 SF at 815 Second Avenue
  • Le Botaniste leased 1,597 SF at 666 Third Avenue
  • Sweetgreen leased 3,341 SF at 230 Park Avenue
  • Taco Dumbo, Omakasa leased 2,407 SF at 237 Park Avenue

Grand Central


Geographic Boundaries

The Grand Central neighborhood encompasses approximately 70 square blocks in Midtown Manhattan, centered around Grand Central Terminal at 42nd Street and Park Avenue. The area is bounded by zoning subdistrict rules that include adjacent lots and those across intersections from the terminal, extending development rights through Manhattan's high-density commercial zones[1][3]. Key boundaries radiate outward to include parts of Murray Hill, Tudor City, and the eastern edge of the Theater District.

Businesses and Commercial Landscape

Grand Central Terminal itself houses a vibrant mix of over 50 retailers and dining establishments across its concourses and lower levels. The landmark features upscale restaurants like The Campbell Bar (a restored 1920s rail office) and Michelin-starred sushi counters alongside a sprawling food hall with artisanal vendors[4][5]. The surrounding neighborhood contains flagship stores for international brands, financial service firms, and specialty retailers clustered along Lexington Avenue and 42nd Street corridors.

Major Attractions and Historical Significance

Grand Central Terminal, opened in 1913 as the third iteration of the station, remains the neighborhood's crown jewel with its celestial ceiling mural and iconic four-faced opal clock[4]. The terminal replaced two earlier depots dating to 1871, surviving multiple demolition threats before its 1990s restoration. Adjacent landmarks include the Chrysler Building's art deco spire and the Pershing Square Viaduct's Beaux-Arts architecture[3][4].

Architectural Composition

The area showcases three distinct architectural eras: Beaux-Arts civic structures (Grand Central), art deco skyscrapers (Chrysler Building, Lincoln Building), and modern glass towers (MetLife Building, 200 Park Avenue). Zoning laws preserve low-rise "air rights" parcels around the terminal while allowing vertical density in surrounding C5-3 commercial zones[3][4].

Transportation Infrastructure

As North America's busiest rail terminal, Grand Central serves Metro-North Railroad's 67 tracks and connects to subway lines (4/5/6/7/S) through an underground maze of corridors[2][4]. A network of pedestrian tunnels links to nearby office towers, while Citi Bike stations and taxi stands border the terminal's eastern and western flanks.

Zip Code Configuration

The primary zip code for Grand Central Terminal is 10017, with adjacent areas falling into 10166 (MetLife Building), 10174 (Chase Manhattan Plaza), and 10022 (east towards Murray Hill). The 10016 zip covers the neighborhood's southern reaches near Kips Bay.

Corporate Tenants

The MetLife Building at 200 Park Avenue houses financial giants like KeyCorp and hedge funds, while 245 Park Avenue hosts investment firms and legal offices. Technology companies maintain satellite offices in modernized pre-war buildings, coexisting with non-profit organizations headquartered in landmarked structures[3][4].


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