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Rent/Lease Office 126 E 56th St

Lease Office 126 E 56th St

$ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Negotiable
$ / SF SF Monthly Rent
$ 120.0

Rent Sublease Office at 126 E 56th St

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
Type of Space Class A/month Class B/month Class C/month
Windowed office/person
Interior office/person
Team Rooms
Suites

Nearby office Spaces for Rent

Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
E 49th St & Fifth Avenue $ 94
16,000
$ 125,333
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
E 49th St & Fifth Avenue $ 109
5,500
$ 49,958
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

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Office Tenants Rented / Leased 126 East 56th Street
  • Orlane Inc. leased 1,200 SF
  • Behrman Capital leased 8,502 SF
  • Mercator Corp leased 4,096 SF
  • Ellen Grauer leased 3,210 SF
  • Neptune Capital Management Inc. leased 2,030 SF
  • Vicis Capital leased 5,930 SF
  • Force Capital Managemen… leased 500 SF
  • Global Risk Management… leased 0 SF
  • B & B Investment Group leased 500 SF
  • Camwheel Partner leased 4,342 SF
Nearby Office Tenants Leased
  • Bucherer Timemachine leased 121,055 SF at 590 Madison Ave
  • Baker Hostetler LLP leased 118,634 SF at 630 Fifth Ave
  • WeWork leased 111,500 SF at 750 Lexington Avenue
  • Katten leased 110,157 SF at 575 Madison Ave
  • TBWA Worldwide leased 107,308 SF at 488 Madison Ave
  • KPMG LLP leased 102,979 SF at 560 Lexington Ave
  • Loews Corp. leased 100,000 SF at 655 Madison Ave
  • Stone Ridge Asset Manag… leased 97,652 SF at 510 Madison Ave
  • Geller & Co. leased 94,000 SF at 909 Third Ave
  • Rothstein Kass leased 88,049 SF at 1350 Sixth Ave
Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • National Basketball Association leased 6,000 SF at 590 Fifth Ave
  • Duane Reade leased 6,000 SF at 1290 Sixth Ave
  • Yares Art Projects leased 5,800 SF at 745 Fifth Avenue
  • Carpenters Workshop Gallery leased 5,300 SF at 693 Fifth Avenue
  • TITLE Boxing Club NYC leased 5,150 SF at 900 Third Avenue
  • Tufenkian Showroom leased 5,105 SF at 919 Third Ave
  • Richemont leased 5,100 SF at 30 East 57th Street
  • Shoe Woo leased 5,100 SF at 750 Lexington Ave
  • Metropolitan National Bank leased 5,045 SF at 10 East 53rd St
  • Microsoft Corporation leased 5,000 SF at 677 Fifth Ave
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Tenant Broker’s Perspective: Return-to-office mandates are driving up rental prices at 126 East 56th Street. This trend is projected to continue. Opportunities for subleases remain available at 126 East 56th Street and in the nearby Plaza District neighborhood.
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126 East 56th Street Property Overview

Building Address: 126 E 56th St, New York NY 10022
Building Name: Tower 56
Building Alternate Address: 126 E 56th St
Zip Code:10022
Neighborhood:Plaza District
Borough:Manhattan
Stories:33
Year Built:1982
Building Class:A
Block & lot:01310-0063

126 East 56th Street, known as Tower 56, is a 33-story commercial building located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. It was constructed in 1982 by Macklowe Properties and designed by Fox and Fowle Architects.

The building features a mix of office spaces, including a prestigious full-floor penthouse on the 33rd floor with high-end materials and a private wrap-around terrace. It is positioned as a boutique-style workspace, ideal for tenants seeking a higher-end environment without needing extensive space.

Tower 56 has undergone several ownership changes. Notably, it was sold in 2023 for $110 million to Sovereign Partners from Pearlmark Real Estate, with the transaction brokered by Newmark Group. Additionally, there was a significant sale in April 2023 for $113 million.

The building is set to introduce "Club 56," an amenities suite that includes a conference room, tenant lounge, pantry, and fitness center, enhancing the overall tenant experience.

Tower 56 is located at 126 East 56th Street, New York, NY 10022, in the heart of Manhattan's Central Midtown area. This 33-story office building was constructed in 1982 and features a total of 171,591 square feet. It is situated near Park Avenue and Central Park, offering a prime location in the Plaza District.


Building Amenities at 126 E 56th St, Manhattan, NYC:

  • 24 Hour Access
  • Atrium
  • Bus Route
  • Controlled Access
  • Conferencing Facility
  • Fireplace
  • Fitness Center
  • Public Transport
  • Property Manager on Site
  • High Ceilings
  • Shower Facilities
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Wellness Center with Showers, Sauna, and Gym
  • Cigar Patio
  • Golf Simulator
  • Tenant Lounge

Tower 56, located at 126 East 56th Street in Manhattan, NYC, is a 33-story office building. It was originally constructed in 1982 and features a total of 171,591 square feet of office space. The building offers various floor plans, including a prestigious full-floor penthouse on the 33rd floor with high-end amenities.

Recent transactions include a sale for $110 million to Sovereign Partners from Pearlmark Real Estate. The building is also set to introduce "Club 56," an amenities suite with a conference room, tenant lounge, pantry, and fitness center.


Internet Providers at 126 E 56th St, Manhattan, NYC

  • Spectrum: Offers cable service with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, available to 99.4% of Midtown homes.
  • Verizon: Provides fiber service with speeds up to 2,300 Mbps, available to 95.3% of Midtown homes.
  • Earthlink: Offers fiber service with speeds up to 2,300 Mbps, available to 95.3% of Midtown homes.
  • Astound Broadband: Offers cable and fiber services with speeds up to 1,500 Mbps, available to 97.6% of Midtown homes.
  • T-Mobile Home Internet: Offers fixed wireless service with speeds up to 100 Mbps, available to 97.9% of Midtown homes.

126 E 56th St, Manhattan, NYC is located near several transportation options:

Nearest Subway Stations: 51 St and Lexington Av/53 St, with the closest being a 9-minute walk away.

Bus Stops: 1 Av/E 55 St (1-minute walk), E 55 St/1 Av (2-minute walk), E 57 St/1 Av (2-minute walk), and 1 Av/E 57 St (3-minute walk).

Bus Lines: BM2, M15, M15-SBS, M31, M57, Q101, QM42.

Train Lines: HARLEM, HUDSON, PATH.

Cross Streets: 1st Avenue and 56th Street.

Office Tenants Rented / Leased 126 East 56th Street
  • Orlane Inc. leased 1,200 SF
  • Behrman Capital leased 8,502 SF
  • Mercator Corp leased 4,096 SF
  • Ellen Grauer leased 3,210 SF
  • Neptune Capital Management Inc. leased 2,030 SF
  • Vicis Capital leased 5,930 SF
  • Force Capital Managemen… leased 500 SF
  • Global Risk Management… leased 0 SF
  • B & B Investment Group leased 500 SF
  • Camwheel Partner leased 4,342 SF
Nearby Office Tenants Leased
  • Bucherer Timemachine leased 121,055 SF at 590 Madison Ave
  • Baker Hostetler LLP leased 118,634 SF at 630 Fifth Ave
  • WeWork leased 111,500 SF at 750 Lexington Avenue
  • Katten leased 110,157 SF at 575 Madison Ave
  • TBWA Worldwide leased 107,308 SF at 488 Madison Ave
  • KPMG LLP leased 102,979 SF at 560 Lexington Ave
  • Loews Corp. leased 100,000 SF at 655 Madison Ave
  • Stone Ridge Asset Manag… leased 97,652 SF at 510 Madison Ave
  • Geller & Co. leased 94,000 SF at 909 Third Ave
  • Rothstein Kass leased 88,049 SF at 1350 Sixth Ave
Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • National Basketball Association leased 6,000 SF at 590 Fifth Ave
  • Duane Reade leased 6,000 SF at 1290 Sixth Ave
  • Yares Art Projects leased 5,800 SF at 745 Fifth Avenue
  • Carpenters Workshop Gallery leased 5,300 SF at 693 Fifth Avenue
  • TITLE Boxing Club NYC leased 5,150 SF at 900 Third Avenue
  • Tufenkian Showroom leased 5,105 SF at 919 Third Ave
  • Richemont leased 5,100 SF at 30 East 57th Street
  • Shoe Woo leased 5,100 SF at 750 Lexington Ave
  • Metropolitan National Bank leased 5,045 SF at 10 East 53rd St
  • Microsoft Corporation leased 5,000 SF at 677 Fifth Ave

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