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Rent Office 12 East 46th Street

$ / SF SF Monthly Rent
$ 37
4,100
$ 12,641

Nearby Sublease office Spaces for Rent

Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Fifth Ave & East 44th Street $ 65
13,500
$ 73,125
5th Ave & East 44th Street $ 70
9,600
$ 56,000
Park Ave & East 45th Street $ 99
9,700
$ 80,025
Third Ave & East 39th Street $ 35
49,100
$ 143,208
Lexington Ave & East 43rd Street $ 54
12,900
$ 57,512
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
E 42nd St & Lexington Avenue $ 49
4,800
$ 19,600
Park Ave & East 39th Street $ 99
4,200
$ 34,650
Fifth Ave & East 44th Street $ 50
3,300
$ 13,750
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Fifth Ave & East 45th Street $ 50
2,100
$ 8,750
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Lexington Ave & East 41st Street $ 25
7,300
$ 15,056
Fifth Ave & East 45th Street $ 40
10,300
$ 34,333
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Madison Ave & East 40th Street $ 58
4,200
$ 20,387
Lexington Ave & East 41st Street $ 27
5,600
$ 12,483
E 42nd St & Park Avenue $ 42
5,100
$ 17,850
E 42nd St & Lexington Avenue $ 52
4,800
$ 20,600
Fifth Ave & East 44th Street $ 52
3,300
$ 14,162
E 41st St & Fifth Avenue $ 47
2,700
$ 10,575
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Fifth Ave & East 45th Street $ 52
2,100
$ 9,012
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 $ 2100 $ 2066 $ 775
Interior office/person $ 1350 $ 1566 $ 525
Team Rooms $ 10100 $ 8816 $ 5025
Suites $ 20100 $ 12816 $ 7025

Nearby office Spaces for Rent

Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
E 40th St & Fifth Avenue $ 70
8,100
$ 47,250
Park Ave & East 41st Avenue $ 175
12,200
$ 177,916
Third Ave & East 46th Street $ 82
12,100
$ 82,683
Fifth Ave & East 40th Street $ 85
11,200
$ 79,333
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
E 40th St & Fifth Avenue $ 70
6,400
$ 37,333
Third Ave & East 46th Street $ 62
4,100
$ 21,183
Vanderbilt Ave & East 44th Street $ 49
5,300
$ 21,641
Third Ave & East 39th Street $ 70
4,700
$ 27,416
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Lexington Ave & East 41st Street $ 57
1,500
$ 7,125
E 44th St & East 44th Street $ 82
2,300
$ 15,716
E 45th St & Lexington Avenue $ 75
2,400
$ 15,000
Lexington Ave & East 42nd Street $ 61
1,500
$ 7,625
Third Ave & East 41st Street $ 55
1,700
$ 7,791
Park Ave & East 41st Street $ 85
2,300
$ 16,291
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Madison Ave & East 40th Street $ 66
14,600
$ 80,908
Vanderbilt Ave & East 44th Street $ 80
8,100
$ 54,000
E 42nd St & Park Avenue $ 59
9,700
$ 47,691
Fifth Ave & East 42nd Street $ 58
7,400
$ 35,766
E 44th St & Third Avenue $ 58
8,400
$ 40,600
Fifth Ave & East 45th Street $ 68
7,900
$ 44,766
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Madison Ave & East 41st Avenue $ 58
5,700
$ 27,550
Madison Ave & East 40th Street $ 77
3,600
$ 23,100
Vanderbilt Ave & East 44th Street $ 52
4,000
$ 17,333
Second Ave & East 43rd Street $ 56
4,800
$ 22,400
Madison Ave & East 39th Street $ 52
2,700
$ 11,700
Lexington Ave & East 41st Street $ 62
3,700
$ 19,116
E 42nd St & Park Avenue $ 66
6,700
$ 36,850
Fifth Ave & East 42nd Street $ 60
3,800
$ 19,000
E 44th St & Third Avenue $ 48
4,500
$ 18,000
Madison Ave & East 40th Street $ 76
3,900
$ 24,862
Fifth Ave & East 45th Street $ 84
6,800
$ 47,600
E 45th St & Fifth Avenue $ 55
3,800
$ 17,416
Madison Ave & East 40th Street $ 56
6,900
$ 32,200
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Madison Ave & East 40th Street $ 66
1,700
$ 9,420
Second Ave & East 43rd Street $ 58
2,300
$ 11,212
Madison Ave & East 39th Street $ 52
1,900
$ 8,154
Fifth Ave & East 42nd Street $ 60
1,600
$ 8,000
Madison Ave & East 41st Avenue $ 55
2,000
$ 9,166
E 42nd St & Madison Avenue $ 71
2,100
$ 12,425
E 42nd St & Lexington Avenue $ 60
2,200
$ 11,091
E 44th St & Fifth Avenue $ 55
2,200
$ 10,083
Lexington Ave & East 44th Street $ 55
1,500
$ 6,875
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Fifth Ave & East 39th Street $ 52
7,300
$ 31,633
E 39th St & Fifth Avenue $ 40
7,900
$ 26,662
Fifth Ave & Between East 42nd Street $ 85
9,200
$ 65,166
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
E 40th St & Lexington Avenue $ 50
3,000
$ 12,625
Fifth Ave & Between East 42nd Street $ 86
6,000
$ 42,750
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
E 40th St & Lexington Avenue $ 50
1,600
$ 6,666
Tenant Broker’s Perspective: office buildings being demolished or converted to residential are driving up rental prices at 12 East 46th Street. This trend is projected to continue. Opportunities for subleases remain available at 12 East 46th Street and in the nearby Grand Central neighborhood.
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12 East 46th Street Property Overview

Building Address: 12 E 46th St, New York NY 10017
Building Alternate Address: 12 E 46th St
Zip Code:10017
Neighborhood:Grand Central
Borough:Manhattan
Stories:8
Year Built:1915
Building Class:B
Block & lot:01281-0062

12 East 46th Street, Manhattan

Built: 1915

Architectural Style: Commercial building (Office with Commercial 7-19 Stories designation)

Stories: 8

Building Area: 37,265–43,203 square feet (sources vary)

Last Major Alteration: 1987

Lot Size: 5,020 square feet

Location: Midtown East, steps from Grand Central Station and major transit lines

Ownership History: Sold in 2006 for $13.5 million (PropertyShark records)

Neighborhood Context

Part of Central Midtown's commercial corridor featuring landmark structures like the Chrysler Building and St. Patrick's Cathedral. The 46th Street location places it within walking distance of major transportation hubs and cultural institutions.

Building Characteristics

  • Construction Type: Steel-frame commercial structure
  • Original Purpose: Mixed office/retail use
  • Current Class: Class B office space
  • Notable Features: 10–12 foot ceiling heights in available spaces

Historical Significance

Represents early 20th-century Midtown commercial development patterns prior to the 1916 Zoning Resolution that shaped later skyscrapers. The building's 1987 alteration likely updated mechanical systems while retaining original architectural elements.

12 East 46th Street, Manhattan, New York City, NY 10017

General Information

  • Neighborhood: Central Midtown
  • Borough: Manhattan
  • Zip Code: 10017
  • Building Type: Office with Commercial, 7-19 Stories (O6)
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Stories: 8
  • Building Size: 37,265 SF
  • Lot Size: 5,020 SF

Property Features

  • Walk Score: 97 (Walker's Paradise)
  • Transit Score: 100 (Rider's Paradise)
  • Bike Score: 87 (Very Bikeable)
  • Parking: Surface Parking, Surface Tandem Parking, Covered Parking, Covered Tandem Parking, Reserved Parking

Available Office Spaces

Space Size Term Rental Rate Space Use Condition Available
3rd Floor, Suite 302 2,838 SF 3-10 Years $35.00 /SF/YR Office Full Build-Out Now
6th Floor, Suite 600 5,637 SF 3-10 Years $35.00 /SF/YR Office Full Build-Out Now

Office Space Details

3rd Floor, Suite 302

  • Open Floor Plan Layout
  • Finished Ceilings: 10’ - 12’
  • Fits 8 - 23 People
  • Located in-line with other retail
  • White box condition
  • Listed rate may exclude certain utilities and expenses

6th Floor, Suite 600

  • Open Floor Plan Layout
  • Fully Built-Out as Standard Office
  • Fits 15 - 46 People
  • White box condition
  • Listed rate may exclude certain utilities and expenses

Features and Amenities

  • 24 Hour Access
  • Property Manager on Site

Transportation

  • Closest Subway Station: Madison Ave & 42nd St (Lines: G, S, 4, 5, 6, 7)
  • Distance to Subway: 0.177 miles
  • Bus Route: Madison Av/E 45 St, M2 Line (0.047 miles)

12 E 46th St, Manhattan, NYC Building Amenities

  • 24 Hour Access
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Surface Parking
  • Surface Tandem Parking
  • Covered Parking
  • Covered Tandem Parking
  • Reserved Parking

12 East 46th Street, located in Manhattan, NYC, is an 8-story office building built in 1915. The building offers various office spaces, including both windowed and interior options, typically categorized as Class B. It is situated in the Grand Central area, between Madison and Fifth Avenues, providing excellent access to public transportation.

Key Features:

  • Location: Grand Central area, between Madison and Fifth Avenues
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Building Height: 8 stories
  • Building Size: Approximately 41,240 sq. ft. (according to some sources)
  • Walk Score: Walker's Paradise (97)
  • Transit Score: Rider's Paradise (100)
  • Bike Score: Very Bikeable (87)

Office Space Details:

  • Typical Floor Plan: Open layout with full build-out options
  • Parking: Offers surface, tandem, and covered parking options
  • Natural Light: Excellent with brand new bathrooms when delivered in white-box condition


Internet providers available at 12 E 46th St, Manhattan, NYC, include:

  1. Spectrum offers cable and fiber services with speeds up to 1 Gbps.
  2. Verizon is also available in the area, though specific details at this location might vary.

Location: 12 E 46th St, Manhattan, NYC

Cross Streets: The building is situated between 3rd and 5th Avenues.

Transportation:

  • Bus: BM2, BXM4, M4, M5, NEWBURGH - BEACON - WINTER BUS, QM34, QM42
  • Subway: Nearest subway station is Grand Central-42 St (4, 5, 6, 6X, 7, S lines), a 5-minute walk.
  • Train: Nearest train station is Grand Central, accessible by Harlem, Hudson lines, a 4-minute walk.


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