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Rent/Lease Office 12 E 49th St

Lease Office 12 E 49th St

$ / SF SF Monthly Rent
$ 92.5
$ / SF SF Monthly Rent
$ 109

Rent Sublease Office at 12 E 49th St

$ / SF SF Monthly Rent
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$ / SF SF Monthly Rent
$ 98.0
$ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Negotiable

Nearby Sublease office Spaces for Rent

Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Park Ave & East 57th Street $ 160
10,800
$ 144,000
Fifth Ave & West 52nd Street $ 130
10,300
$ 111,583
Fifth Ave & West 55th Street West 56th Street $ 80
12,900
$ 86,000
W 57th St & Avenue of the Americas $ 112
25,000
$ 232,291
Madison Ave & East 54th Street $ 61
11,300
$ 57,441
Avenue Of The Americas & West 47th Street $ 58
10,000
$ 48,333
Madison Ave & East 60th Street $ 89
9,500
$ 70,458
Madison Ave & East 59th Street $ 99
8,300
$ 68,475
E 53rd St & Fifth Avenue $ 79
12,200
$ 80,316
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Park Ave & East 50th Street $ 85
4,800
$ 34,000
Madison Ave & East 49th Street $ 69
5,500
$ 31,625
Avenue of the Americas & West 55th Street $ 52
5,300
$ 22,966
Avenue of the Americas & West 55th Street West 56th Street $ 62
6,200
$ 32,033
Park Ave & East 54th Street $ 68
4,000
$ 22,666
Fifth Ave & East 56th Street $ 85
4,400
$ 31,166
W 52nd St & Between 5th Avenue $ 91
4,100
$ 31,091
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 $ 531
2,300
$ 101,775
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
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Nearby office Spaces for Rent

Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Park Ave & East 48th Street $ 105
13,700
$ 119,875
Park Ave & East 50th Street $ 150
14,600
$ 182,500
W 57th St & Avenue of the Americas $ 105
15,800
$ 138,250
Rockefeller Plz & West 50th Street $ 92
13,800
$ 105,800
Madison Ave & East 60th Street $ 165
15,300
$ 210,375
W 57th St & Avenue of the Americas $ 200
10,300
$ 171,666
Madison Ave & East 53rd Street East 52nd Street $ 170
11,400
$ 161,500
Madison Ave & East 56th Street $ 105
13,100
$ 114,625
Fifth Ave & West 52nd Street $ 93
11,300
$ 87,575
Third Ave & East 49th Street $ 89
11,200
$ 83,066
Park Ave & East 47th Street $ 130
11,100
$ 120,250
E 59th St & Park Avenue $ 95
13,300
$ 105,291
Madison Ave & East 49th Street $ 79
18,900
$ 124,425
Madison Ave & East 55th Street $ 130
7,800
$ 84,500
Fifth Ave & East 46th Street $ 84
14,600
$ 102,200
E 55th St & Madison Avenue $ 130
10,900
$ 118,083
Fifth Ave & West 55th Street West 56th Street $ 98
9,700
$ 79,216
Rockefeller Plaza & Fifth Avenue $ 95
14,100
$ 111,625
Fifth Ave & East 58th Street $ 150
25,700
$ 321,250
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Rockefeller Plaza & West 48th Street $ 94
2,800
$ 21,933
Avenue of the Americas & West 51th Street $ 84
2,600
$ 18,200
Madison Ave & East 55th Street $ 125
4,800
$ 50,000
Lexington Ave & East 51st Street $ 78
5,300
$ 34,450
Third Ave & East 49th Street $ 73
3,800
$ 23,116
Third Ave & East 49th Street $ 65
4,000
$ 21,666
Madison Ave & East 55th Street $ 65
5,000
$ 27,083
Fifth Ave & West 52nd Street $ 93
6,800
$ 52,700
E 52nd St & Lexington Avenue $ 68
4,000
$ 22,666
Lexington Ave & East 50th Street $ 71
4,100
$ 24,258
Lexington Ave & East 52nd Street Street $ 82
3,700
$ 25,283
Madison Ave & East 48th Street $ 70
4,500
$ 26,250
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Avenue of the Americas & West 51th Street $ 84
2,200
$ 15,400
Rockefeller Plz & West 50th Street $ 92
1,600
$ 12,266
Fifth Ave & West 55th Street West 56th Street $ 80
1,900
$ 12,666
Third Ave & East 49th Street $ 71
2,000
$ 11,833
Third Ave & East 49th Street $ 60
2,000
$ 10,000
Madison Ave & East 52nd Street $ 70
1,500
$ 8,750
E 52nd St & Lexington Avenue $ 64
2,400
$ 12,800
Madison Ave & East 55th Street $ 76
2,300
$ 14,566
Fifth Ave & West 49th Street $ 67
2,200
$ 12,283
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
5th Ave & West 47th Street $ 63
8,000
$ 42,000
W 48th St & Avenue of the Americas $ 58
12,500
$ 60,416
E 59th St & Madison Avenue $ 180
9,700
$ 145,500
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
E 55th St & Third Avenue $ 47
2,900
$ 11,358
E 59th St & Second Avenue $ 93
3,200
$ 24,880
Madison Ave & East 49th Street $ 59
4,900
$ 24,091
E 52nd St & Fifth Avenue $ 42
3,400
$ 12,041
E 48th St & Madison Avenue $ 55
4,600
$ 21,083
E 49th St & Between 5th Avenue $ 27
3,300
$ 7,425
W 57th St & Avenue of America $ 68
4,100
$ 23,233
Park Ave & East 59th Street $ 70
6,200
$ 35,908
E 58th St & Third Avenue $ 50
3,400
$ 14,166
E 61st St & Barclay Street $ 61
2,500
$ 12,708
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
E 60th St & Madison Avenue $ 55
1,600
$ 7,333
W 57th St & Avenue of America $ 67
1,600
$ 8,933
E 60th St & Fifth Avenue $ 54
2,200
$ 9,900
E 48th St & Madison Avenue $ 55
2,400
$ 11,000
Lexington Ave & Lexington Avenue $ 44
2,500
$ 9,270
E 56th St & Park Avenue South $ 59
1,900
$ 9,341
Madison Ave & East 49th Street $ 47
2,200
$ 8,616
E 58th St & Third Avenue $ 52
1,900
$ 8,233
Park Ave & East 59th Street $ 65
2,100
$ 11,375
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
W 47th St & Avenue of the Americas $ 52
7,100
$ 31,062
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
E 59th St & Between 2nd Avenue $ 66
6,500
$ 35,479
E 59th St & Madison Avenue $ 62
4,000
$ 20,500
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
W 47th St & Avenue of the Americas $ 53
2,000
$ 8,833

Retail Spaces for Rent at 12 E 49th St

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Office Tenants Rented / Leased 12 East 49th Street
  • Saks Fifth Avenue leased 5,650 SF
  • Almod Diamonds leased 16,200 SF
  • DBV Technologies, Inc. leased 3,780 SF
  • WeWork leased 159,300 SF
  • Gerard Fox Law leased 8,500 SF
  • Stelliam Investment Management leased 8,200 SF
  • Fitzpatrick & Hunt Tucker Collier Pagano Aubert LLP leased 16,000 SF
  • Broadpoint Securities Group leased 16,000 SF
  • Verum Management leased 4,995 SF
  • Schnitzer Steel leased 5,990 SF
Nearby Office Tenants Leased
  • Tommy Hilfiger leased 200,000 SF at 285 Madison Avenue
  • Polo Ralph Lauren leased 200,000 SF at 650 Madison Ave
  • PJT Partners, Inc. leased 198,840 SF at 280 Park Ave
  • Mutual Of America leased 193,631 SF at 320 Park Ave
  • National Basketball Associ… leased 193,117 SF at 645 Fifth Ave
  • Discovery leased 190,000 SF at 850 Third Avenue
  • Citibank leased 176,000 SF at 731 Lexington Ave
  • City University of New York leased 170,953 SF at 205 East 42nd St
  • Weill Cornell Medical Colle… leased 169,790 SF at 575 Lexington Ave
  • VF Sportswear leased 168,000 SF at 40 West 57th St
Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • North Fork Bank leased 12,000 SF at 57 West 57th St
  • Duane Reade leased 11,717 SF at 575 Lexington Ave
  • Urbanspace leased 11,400 SF at 570 Lexington Avenue
  • BNP Foods leased 11,000 SF at 290 Madison Ave
  • Ann Taylor leased 11,000 SF at 600 Fifth Ave
  • Madison Chophouse leased 10,700 SF at 3 East 54th Street
  • Bill's Bar & Burger leased 10,000 SF at 1250 Sixth Ave
  • Club Nebula leased 10,000 SF at 135 West 41st Street
  • CVS Pharmacy leased 10,000 SF at 757 Third Ave
  • Michael Dawkins Home leased 10,000 SF at 232 East 59th St
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Tenant Broker’s Perspective: Return-to-office mandates are driving up rental prices at 12 East 49th Street. This trend is projected to continue. Opportunities for subleases remain available at 12 East 49th Street and in the nearby Plaza District neighborhood.
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12 East 49th Street Property Overview

Building Address: 12 E 49th St, New York NY 10017
Building Name: Tower 49
Building Alternate Address: 12 E 49th St
Zip Code:10017
Neighborhood:Plaza District
Borough:Manhattan
Stories:45
Year Built:1984
Building Class:A
Block & lot:01284-0007

Tower 49, located at 12 East 49th Street in Manhattan, New York City, is a modern office building that was completed in 1984. Designed by the renowned architectural firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), it was developed by Fisher Brothers. At the time of its completion, it was one of the tallest office buildings in New York City.

The building features a modern lobby with high ceilings and polished stone floors, leading to 40 floors of office space. The offices are equipped with modern finishes and amenities, offering large windows that provide natural light and city views. Its prime location in Midtown East, just steps away from Grand Central Station, makes it a desirable location for businesses.

Tower 49 has hosted a variety of prominent tenants, including law firms, financial services companies, and marketing firms. The building is also home to the Tower 49 Gallery, which was established in 1992 and has showcased works by notable artists such as Frank Stella and Mark Di Suvero.

Tower 49 is located at 12 East 49th Street, New York, NY 10017 in the heart of Manhattan's Central Midtown area. It is also known by its secondary address as 7-15 East 48th Street. The building is a 45-story office tower built in 1984, offering a total of 656,428 square feet of space.


Tower 49 Amenities

  • 24 Hour Access
  • Atrium
  • Bus Line
  • Concierge
  • Conferencing Facility
  • Metro/Subway
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Restaurant
  • Security System
  • Central Heating
  • Natural Light
  • Air Conditioning
  • Renovated Lobby
  • Tower 49 Gallery
  • On-site cuisine
  • Modern art galleries
  • Event space
  • Executive conference center
  • Bike storage
  • Loading dock

Tower 49 at 12 E 49th St, Manhattan, NYC, offers premium office spaces with various tenants. The building features modern facilities and world-class amenities, making it an ideal location for businesses.

Key amenities include:

  • On-site cuisine
  • Modern art galleries
  • Event space
  • Executive conference center
  • Bike storage
  • Loading dock

Located one block from Grand Central Terminal, it provides easy access via major transportation routes.


Internet Providers at 12 E 49th St, Manhattan, NYC:

  • Verizon: Offers fiber services nearby with speeds up to 2.3 Gbps.
  • COGENT COMMUNICATIONS: Provides fiber assets close to the location.
  • LUMEN: Offers fiber services in the area.
  • CROWN CASTLE and ExteNet Systems: Also have fiber assets nearby.

12 E 49th St, Manhattan, NYC is conveniently located near several transportation options:

  • Grand Central Terminal: One block away, providing access to the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North.
  • Subway Lines: Multiple subway lines are nearby, offering easy access to various parts of the city.
  • Bus Routes: Several bus routes serve the area, enhancing connectivity.

Cross streets include:

  • East 49th Street and East 48th Street to the north and south.
  • Madison Avenue and Lexington Avenue to the west and east.
Office Tenants Rented / Leased 12 East 49th Street
  • Saks Fifth Avenue leased 5,650 SF
  • Almod Diamonds leased 16,200 SF
  • DBV Technologies, Inc. leased 3,780 SF
  • WeWork leased 159,300 SF
  • Gerard Fox Law leased 8,500 SF
  • Stelliam Investment Management leased 8,200 SF
  • Fitzpatrick & Hunt Tucker Collier Pagano Aubert LLP leased 16,000 SF
  • Broadpoint Securities Group leased 16,000 SF
  • Verum Management leased 4,995 SF
  • Schnitzer Steel leased 5,990 SF

Nearby Office Tenants Leased
  • Tommy Hilfiger leased 200,000 SF at 285 Madison Avenue
  • Polo Ralph Lauren leased 200,000 SF at 650 Madison Ave
  • PJT Partners, Inc. leased 198,840 SF at 280 Park Ave
  • Mutual Of America leased 193,631 SF at 320 Park Ave
  • National Basketball Associ… leased 193,117 SF at 645 Fifth Ave
  • Discovery leased 190,000 SF at 850 Third Avenue
  • Citibank leased 176,000 SF at 731 Lexington Ave
  • City University of New York leased 170,953 SF at 205 East 42nd St
  • Weill Cornell Medical Colle… leased 169,790 SF at 575 Lexington Ave
  • VF Sportswear leased 168,000 SF at 40 West 57th St

Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • North Fork Bank leased 12,000 SF at 57 West 57th St
  • Duane Reade leased 11,717 SF at 575 Lexington Ave
  • Urbanspace leased 11,400 SF at 570 Lexington Avenue
  • BNP Foods leased 11,000 SF at 290 Madison Ave
  • Ann Taylor leased 11,000 SF at 600 Fifth Ave
  • Madison Chophouse leased 10,700 SF at 3 East 54th Street
  • Bill's Bar & Burger leased 10,000 SF at 1250 Sixth Ave
  • Club Nebula leased 10,000 SF at 135 West 41st Street
  • CVS Pharmacy leased 10,000 SF at 757 Third Ave
  • Michael Dawkins Home leased 10,000 SF at 232 East 59th St
Office Tenants Rented / Leased 12 East 49th Street
  • Saks Fifth Avenue leased 5,650 SF
  • Almod Diamonds leased 16,200 SF
  • DBV Technologies, Inc. leased 3,780 SF
  • WeWork leased 159,300 SF
  • Gerard Fox Law leased 8,500 SF
  • Stelliam Investment Management leased 8,200 SF
  • Fitzpatrick & Hunt Tucker Collier Pagano Aubert LLP leased 16,000 SF
  • Broadpoint Securities Group leased 16,000 SF
  • Verum Management leased 4,995 SF
  • Schnitzer Steel leased 5,990 SF
Nearby Office Tenants Leased
  • Tommy Hilfiger leased 200,000 SF at 285 Madison Avenue
  • Polo Ralph Lauren leased 200,000 SF at 650 Madison Ave
  • PJT Partners, Inc. leased 198,840 SF at 280 Park Ave
  • Mutual Of America leased 193,631 SF at 320 Park Ave
  • National Basketball Associ… leased 193,117 SF at 645 Fifth Ave
  • Discovery leased 190,000 SF at 850 Third Avenue
  • Citibank leased 176,000 SF at 731 Lexington Ave
  • City University of New York leased 170,953 SF at 205 East 42nd St
  • Weill Cornell Medical Colle… leased 169,790 SF at 575 Lexington Ave
  • VF Sportswear leased 168,000 SF at 40 West 57th St
Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • North Fork Bank leased 12,000 SF at 57 West 57th St
  • Duane Reade leased 11,717 SF at 575 Lexington Ave
  • Urbanspace leased 11,400 SF at 570 Lexington Avenue
  • BNP Foods leased 11,000 SF at 290 Madison Ave
  • Ann Taylor leased 11,000 SF at 600 Fifth Ave
  • Madison Chophouse leased 10,700 SF at 3 East 54th Street
  • Bill's Bar & Burger leased 10,000 SF at 1250 Sixth Ave
  • Club Nebula leased 10,000 SF at 135 West 41st Street
  • CVS Pharmacy leased 10,000 SF at 757 Third Ave
  • Michael Dawkins Home leased 10,000 SF at 232 East 59th St

Recent News About 12 East 49th Street

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