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Address $ / SF 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
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W 57th St & Eighth Avenue $ 39
5,000
$ 16,250
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Madison Ave & East 49th Street $ 76
2,200
$ 14,025
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W 54th St & Eight Avenue $ 50
7,500
$ 31,250
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W 54th St & Eight Avenue $ 51
4,300
$ 18,275
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W 57th St & Avenue of America $ 531
2,300
$ 101,775
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Nearby office Spaces for Rent

Address $ / SF 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 $ 72
10,800
$ 64,350
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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 $ 50
3,300
$ 13,612
W 56th St & Between 6th Avenue $ 100
3,500
$ 29,312
Broadway & West 54th Street $ 96
5,700
$ 45,362
Columbus Cir & West 58th Street $ 78
4,100
$ 26,820
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Broadway & West 57th Street $ 65
1,800
$ 9,750
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W 54th St & Ninth Avenue $ 55
16,500
$ 75,625
W 57th St & Avenue of Americas $ 55
8,700
$ 39,875
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W 57th St & Avenue of Americas $ 60
4,200
$ 21,000
Seventh Ave & West 54th Street $ 49
4,100
$ 16,741
W 54th St & Eighth Avenue $ 50
4,200
$ 17,325
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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 Americas $ 61
1,500
$ 7,625
Broadway & Between West 62nd Street $ 54
2,200
$ 9,900
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W 52nd St & Ninth Avenue $ 46
8,800
$ 33,733
W 60th St & Broadway $ 45
13,800
$ 51,750
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Broadway & West 53rd Street $ 39
5,800
$ 18,850
W 52nd St & Ninth Avenue $ 49
4,200
$ 17,150
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
W 52nd St & Ninth Avenue $ 48
1,800
$ 7,125

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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
Retail Tenants Rented / Leased 1271 Avenue of the Americas
  • 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
Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • 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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1271 Avenue of the Americas Property Overview

Building Address: 1271 Avenue of the Americas, New York NY 10020
Building Alternate Address: 1271 Ave of the Americas
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 available at 1271 Avenue of the Americas, Manhattan, NYC include:

  • Verizon Fios: Known for high speeds up to 2.3 Gbps and reliable service.
  • Astound Broadband Powered by RCN: Offers both cable and fiber services with speeds up to 1.5 Gbps.
  • Spectrum: Provides cable internet with speeds 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

Retail Tenants Rented / Leased 1271 Avenue of the Americas
  • 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

Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • 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
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
Retail Tenants Rented / Leased 1271 Avenue of the Americas
  • 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
Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • 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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