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Rent/Lease Office 1271 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY
Lease Office 1271 Avenue of the Americas
Rent Sublease Office at 1271 Avenue of the Americas
Nearby Sublease office Spaces for Rent
| Address | $ / SF / Yr | SF | Monthly Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| W 57th St & Seventh Avenue | $ 59 | 10,800 |
$ 53,100 |
| W 57th St & Eighth Avenue | $ 60 | 11,500 |
$ 57,500 |
| Broadway & West 51st Street | $ 29 | 56,200 |
$ 135,816 |
| Address | $ / SF / Yr | SF | Monthly Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| W 57th St & Eighth Avenue | $ 39 | 5,000 |
$ 16,250 |
| Address | $ / SF / Yr | SF | Monthly Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Ave & East 49th Street | $ 76.5 | 2,200 |
$ 14,025 |
| Address | $ / SF / Yr | SF | Monthly Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| W 54th St & Eighth Avenue | $ 50 | 7,500 |
$ 31,250 |
| Address | $ / SF / Yr | SF | Monthly Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| W 54th St & Eighth Avenue | $ 51 | 4,300 |
$ 18,275 |
| Address | $ / SF / Yr | SF | Monthly Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| W 57th St & Avenue of the Americas | Negotiable | 2,300 |
Negotiable |
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Nearby office Spaces for Rent
| Address | $ / SF / Yr | SF | Monthly Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Cir & West 58th Street | $ 87 | 13,000 |
$ 94,250 |
| W 57th St & Seventh Avenue | $ 97 | 10,900 |
$ 88,108 |
| 7th Ave & West 56th Street | $ 105 | 9,200 |
$ 80,500 |
| Broadway & West 53rd Street | $ 71.5 | 10,800 |
$ 64,350 |
| Address | $ / SF / Yr | SF | Monthly Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Ave & West 56th Street | $ 85 | 2,900 |
$ 20,541 |
| Broadway & West 57th Street | $ 65 | 4,300 |
$ 23,291 |
| W 57th St & Seventh Avenue | $ 79 | 2,600 |
$ 17,116 |
| Broadway & West 53rd Street | $ 49.5 | 3,300 |
$ 13,612 |
| W 56th St & Between Sixth Avenue | $ 100.5 | 3,500 |
$ 29,312 |
| Broadway & West 54th Street | $ 95.5 | 5,700 |
$ 45,362 |
| Columbus Cir & West 58th Street | $ 78.5 | 4,100 |
$ 26,820 |
| Address | $ / SF / Yr | SF | Monthly Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway & West 57th Street | $ 65 | 1,800 |
$ 9,750 |
| Address | $ / SF / Yr | SF | Monthly Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| W 54th St & Ninth Avenue | $ 55 | 16,500 |
$ 75,625 |
| W 57th St & Avenue of the Americas | $ 55 | 8,700 |
$ 39,875 |
| Address | $ / SF / Yr | SF | Monthly Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| W 57th St & Avenue of the Americas | $ 60 | 4,200 |
$ 21,000 |
| Seventh Ave & West 54th Street | $ 49 | 4,100 |
$ 16,741 |
| W 54th St & Eighth Avenue | $ 49.5 | 4,200 |
$ 17,325 |
| Address | $ / SF / Yr | SF | Monthly Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| W 57th St & Seventh Avenue | $ 60 | 2,200 |
$ 11,000 |
| Seventh Ave & West 54th Street | $ 46 | 2,000 |
$ 7,666 |
| W 57th St & Avenue of the Americas | $ 61 | 1,500 |
$ 7,625 |
| Broadway & Between West 62nd Street | $ 54 | 2,200 |
$ 9,900 |
| Address | $ / SF / Yr | SF | Monthly Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| W 52nd St & Ninth Avenue | $ 46 | 8,800 |
$ 33,733 |
| W 60th St & Broadway | $ 45 | 13,800 |
$ 51,750 |
| Address | $ / SF / Yr | SF | Monthly Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway & West 53rd Street | $ 39 | 5,800 |
$ 18,850 |
| W 52nd St & Ninth Avenue | $ 49 | 4,200 |
$ 17,150 |
| Address | $ / SF / Yr | SF | Monthly Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| W 52nd St & Ninth Avenue | $ 47.5 | 1,800 |
$ 7,125 |
Retail Spaces for Rent at 1271 Avenue of the Americas
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Office Tenants Rented / Leased 1271 Avenue of the Americas
- Bessemer Group leased 239,000 SF
- Blank Rome leased 137,986 SF
- Blank Rome leased 138,000 SF
- Latham & Watkins leased 407,000 SF
- Mizuho Americas leased 148,000 SF
- The New York Times leased 160,000 SF
- Sandow leased 40,000 SF
- ETrade Financial leased 39,133 SF
- Lehman Brothers Holding Inc. leased 150,000 SF
- Lehman Brothers leased 400,000 SF
- Avra Estiatorio leased 16,500 SF
- Ted's Montana Grill leased 6,106 SF
- Le Pain Quotidien leased 4,263 SF
- The Capital Grille leased 17,400 SF
Nearby Office Tenants Leased
- Rothstein Kass leased 88,049 SF at 1350 Sixth Ave
- American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers leased 85,400 SF at 250 West 57th Street
- Baker Hostetler leased 84,000 SF at 45 Rockefeller Plaza
- WeWork leased 77,930 SF at 142 West 57th Street
- Morgan Stanley DW leased 75,440 SF at 1221 Avenue of the Americas
- New Hope Fertility Clinic leased 74,505 SF at 4 Columbus Circle
- Playboy Enterprises leased 73,000 SF at 730 Fifth Ave
- Greystone leased 69,543 SF at 152 West 57th St
- Ion Media Networks, Inc. leased 68,786 SF at 810 Seventh Ave
- Nixon Peabody LLP leased 66,297 SF at 55 West 46th Street
- Bobby Van's Steakhouse leased 3,150 SF at 120 West 45th St
- Princi leased 2,864 SF at 1633 Broadway
- Shobha Threading leased 2,717 SF at 1775 Broadway
- Starbucks leased 2,600 SF at 1700 Broadway
- Soul Dental leased 2,555 SF at 600 West 58th Street
- Duane Reade leased 2,451 SF at 475 West 57th St
- Valery Joseph Salon leased 2,267 SF at 25 Central Park West
- Adam Langer, Zelnik & Company leased 2,191 SF at 1290 Avenue of the Americas
- Chop?t Creative Salad Company leased 2,030 SF at 1285 Sixth Ave
- Au Bon Pain leased 1,874 SF at 30 Rockefeller Plaza
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Tenant Broker’s Perspective: Return-to-office mandates are driving up rental prices at 1271 Avenue of the Americas. This trend is projected to continue. Opportunities for subleases remain available at 1271 Avenue of the Americas and in the nearby Columbus Circle neighborhood.
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- Lease negotiation: full terms, renewals, expansion options
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- Risk mitigation against hidden pitfalls
Cost Savings
- Negotiate 30+ leasing points to prevent hidden costs
- Save 10–15% on total leasing costs
- Save 100–200 hours filtering unviable spaces
- Property access via broker databases and networks (off-market, subleases, future availability)
Alone or With Other Brokers
- Managing agents owe a fiduciary duty to landlords, seeking maximum price and terms rather than tenant savings.
- Inherent conflict of interest as most brokers represent landlords
- Risk of weaker terms and overlooked hidden costs
- Heavy workload falls on you while best spaces are missed
1271 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY Property Overview
| Building Address: | 1271 Avenue of the Americas, New York NY 10020 |
| Building Alternate Address: | 1271 Ave of the Americas, New York, NY |
| Zip Code: | 10020 |
| Neighborhood: | Columbus Circle |
| Borough: | Manhattan |
| Stories: | 48 |
| Year Built: | 1957 |
| Building Class: | A |
| Block & lot: | 01003-0029 |
1271 Avenue of the Americas, originally known as the Time & Life Building, is a mid-century modern office building located in Rockefeller Center, Manhattan, New York City. Completed in 1959, it was designed by renowned architect Wallace Harrison of Harrison, Abramovitz, and Harris.
The building served as the headquarters for Time Inc., the parent company of influential magazines such as Time, Life, and Sports Illustrated. It was the first tower developed by the Rockefeller Group in the expansion of Rockefeller Center across Sixth Avenue.
Between 2016 and 2020, the building underwent a major $600 million redevelopment led by Pei Cobb Freed & Partners. This renovation modernized the building's systems while preserving its iconic design, achieving LEED Gold certification in 2020.
The building is now fully occupied by top brands in business, finance, law, and entertainment, including AIG, Latham & Watkins, and Major League Baseball. Its lobby is a designated New York City landmark, featuring notable artworks.
1271 Avenue of the Americas, formerly known as the Time & Life Building, is a 48-story skyscraper located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. It is situated on Sixth Avenue between 50th and 51st streets.
The building was completed in 1959 as part of Rockefeller Center's expansion across Sixth Avenue. It was designed by architect Wallace Harrison of Harrison, Abramovitz, and Harris. The structure features a unique facade with glass panels between limestone columns and a serpentine-patterned plaza.
Originally developed to house Time Inc., the building has undergone significant renovations, including a major redevelopment from 2016 to 2020. This project enhanced its energy efficiency and modernized its systems while preserving its mid-century design elements.
The lobby is a designated New York City landmark, featuring artworks by notable artists. Today, the building is fully occupied by prominent businesses and serves as a dynamic workplace.
1271 Avenue of the Americas offers a range of amenities:
- Enhanced Public Spaces: Enjoy gatherings or casual breaks in the newly upgraded plaza.
- Retail and Dining Options: Approximately 20,000 square feet of retail space for convenient shopping and dining.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities: Modern on-site conference space and a 650-seat auditorium available 24/7.
- Eco-Friendly Operations: LEED Gold-certified for sustainable and energy-efficient operations.
1271 Avenue of the Americas, a prominent office building in Manhattan, NYC, is fully leased to several notable tenants. These include:
- Latham & Watkins LLP
- AIG
- Major League Baseball
- Mizuho Americas
- Bessemer Trust
- Blank Rome
- H.I.G Capital
- Greenhill & Co.
- Rockefeller Group
Internet Providers:
- Verizon Fios: fiber-optic, up to 2 Gbps
- Astound Broadband (RCN): cable and fiber, up to 1.5 Gbps
- Spectrum: cable, up to 1 Gbps
1271 Avenue of the Americas is located in Manhattan, NYC. The nearest subway stations include 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr and 42 St-Bryant Park. The cross streets are 50th Street and 51st Street. Public transportation options include the subway lines B, D, F, M and buses like the M50.
Office Tenants Rented / Leased 1271 Avenue of the Americas
- Bessemer Group leased 239,000 SF
- Blank Rome leased 137,986 SF
- Blank Rome leased 138,000 SF
- Latham & Watkins leased 407,000 SF
- Mizuho Americas leased 148,000 SF
- The New York Times leased 160,000 SF
- Sandow leased 40,000 SF
- ETrade Financial leased 39,133 SF
- Lehman Brothers Holding Inc. leased 150,000 SF
- Lehman Brothers leased 400,000 SF
- Avra Estiatorio leased 16,500 SF
- Ted's Montana Grill leased 6,106 SF
- Le Pain Quotidien leased 4,263 SF
- The Capital Grille leased 17,400 SF
Nearby Office Tenants Leased
- Rothstein Kass leased 88,049 SF at 1350 Sixth Ave
- American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers leased 85,400 SF at 250 West 57th Street
- Baker Hostetler leased 84,000 SF at 45 Rockefeller Plaza
- WeWork leased 77,930 SF at 142 West 57th Street
- Morgan Stanley DW leased 75,440 SF at 1221 Avenue of the Americas
- New Hope Fertility Clinic leased 74,505 SF at 4 Columbus Circle
- Playboy Enterprises leased 73,000 SF at 730 Fifth Ave
- Greystone leased 69,543 SF at 152 West 57th St
- Ion Media Networks, Inc. leased 68,786 SF at 810 Seventh Ave
- Nixon Peabody LLP leased 66,297 SF at 55 West 46th Street
- Bobby Van's Steakhouse leased 3,150 SF at 120 West 45th St
- Princi leased 2,864 SF at 1633 Broadway
- Shobha Threading leased 2,717 SF at 1775 Broadway
- Starbucks leased 2,600 SF at 1700 Broadway
- Soul Dental leased 2,555 SF at 600 West 58th Street
- Duane Reade leased 2,451 SF at 475 West 57th St
- Valery Joseph Salon leased 2,267 SF at 25 Central Park West
- Adam Langer, Zelnik & Company leased 2,191 SF at 1290 Avenue of the Americas
- Chop?t Creative Salad Company leased 2,030 SF at 1285 Sixth Ave
- Au Bon Pain leased 1,874 SF at 30 Rockefeller Plaza
Recent News About 1271 Avenue of the Americas
Lempert Brothers Intl USA. Testimonial
To Whom It May Concern:
We had the pleasure of working with Stephen Sunderland months ago when we were in search of new office space for our growing company. He was of great assistance with all the questions we had about today's real estate market. His accurate analysis of the market and the time he took to listen and understand our motivations was a great advantage We required an office building that would allow us to expand and support all of our companies needs.
Stephen Sunderland walked us down every road we needed to go and many times paved the way making it easier on us than could have been expected. He advised us and guided us through all the steps. He worked with us closely and made sure that he knew exactly what we were looking for. He provided us with real estate options and solutions that would save us both money and time down the road as our company grew.
His dedication and commitment to his clients are rare commodities in today's self-interested world. If you see fit to give him a chance to serve you, we guarantee, you'll never look for another real estate agent. Without reservation, we strongly recommend the services of Stephen Sunderland and would most definitely work with him again, if his assistance is called for.
If we could further assist you, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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President
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Optimal Spaces negotiates tenant deals, typically securing 10-15% savings. We find the perfect commercial space in New York, offering a wide range of options: office, educational, industrial, retail, medical, and loft spaces.
Optimal Spaces negotiates tenant deals, typically securing 10-15% savings. We find the perfect commercial space in New York, offering a wide range of options: office, educational, industrial, retail, medical, and loft spaces.
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