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Nearby Sublease office Spaces for Rent

Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Broadway & West 51st Street $ 29
56,200
$ 135,816
W 57th St & Eighth Avenue $ 60
11,500
$ 57,500
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W 57th St & Eighth Avenue $ 40
5,000
$ 16,458
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Madison Ave & East 49th Street $ 77
2,200
$ 14,116
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W 54th St & Eight Avenue $ 50
7,500
$ 31,250
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W 54th St & Eight Avenue $ 50
4,300
$ 17,916
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W 57th St & Avenue of America $ 532
2,300
$ 101,870
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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
Broadway & West 53rd Street $ 71
10,800
$ 63,900
7th Ave & West 56th Street $ 105
9,200
$ 80,500
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W 57th St & Seventh Avenue $ 79
2,600
$ 17,116
Columbus Cir & West 58th Street $ 80
4,100
$ 27,504
Broadway & West 54th Street $ 98
5,700
$ 46,312
Broadway & West 53rd Street $ 52
3,300
$ 14,162
Broadway & West 57th Street $ 65
4,300
$ 23,291
7th Ave & West 56th Street $ 85
2,900
$ 20,541
W 56th St & Between 6th Avenue $ 102
3,500
$ 29,895
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Broadway & West 57th Street $ 65
1,800
$ 9,750
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W 57th St & Avenue of Americas $ 55
8,700
$ 39,875
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W 54th St & Eighth Avenue $ 48
4,200
$ 16,975
W 57th St & Avenue of Americas $ 59
4,200
$ 20,650
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W 57th St & Seventh Avenue $ 60
2,200
$ 11,000
W 57th St & Avenue of Americas $ 59
1,500
$ 7,375
Broadway & Between West 62nd Street $ 52
2,200
$ 9,533
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W 60th St & Broadway $ 45
13,800
$ 51,750
W 52nd St & Ninth Avenue $ 46
8,800
$ 33,733
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Broadway & West 53rd Street $ 39
5,800
$ 18,850
W 52nd St & Ninth Avenue $ 51
4,200
$ 17,850
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W 52nd St & Ninth Avenue $ 46
1,800
$ 6,825

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Tenant Broker’s Perspective: Return-to-office mandates are driving up rental prices at 135 West 50th Street. This trend is projected to continue. Opportunities for subleases remain available at 135 West 50th Street and in the nearby Columbus Circle neighborhood.
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135 West 50th Street Property Overview

Building Address: 135 W 50th St, New York NY 10020
Building Alternate Address: 135 W 50th St
Zip Code:10020
Neighborhood:Columbus Circle
Borough:Manhattan
Stories:23
Year Built:1964
Building Class:A
Block & lot:01003-0005

135 West 50th Street, known as the Sports Illustrated Building, is a 23-story office building located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. Built in 1963, it is a notable example of mid-century modern architecture.

The building has a rich history, having housed prominent tenants such as Sports Illustrated, Zales, and the New York Telephone Company (Verizon's predecessor). Its prime location offers proximity to iconic landmarks like Radio City Music Hall and Rockefeller Center.

In recent years, the building underwent significant renovations. George Comfort & Sons, with the help of Gensler, transformed the building's facade and lobby, adding modern amenities like a double-height lobby and a second-floor amenity center. The renovations aimed to revitalize the building's appeal in the competitive Manhattan office market.

Despite its historical significance and prime location, the building has faced challenges in recent years, reflecting broader trends in the Manhattan commercial real estate market.

Sports Illustrated Building

Address: 135 West 50th Street, New York, NY 10020

Alternate Addresses:

  • 135-157 W 50th St, New York, NY 10020
  • 132-146 W 51st St, New York, NY 10020

Neighborhood: Theatre District - Times Square, Manhattan

Year Built: 1963

Stories: 23

Total Square Footage: 865,759 sqft

Current Market Value: $378,648,000

Recent Purchase Price: $285,000,000 (December 2019)


Amenities at 135 W 50th St, Manhattan, NYC

  • Club 135 by Industrious: A 20,000 SF amenity center featuring meeting & conference rooms, a multipurpose room for over 200 people, social lounge with bar, game room, indoor/outdoor terrace, and wellness programs including yoga, meditation, and core classes by HOM.
  • Urbanspace Food Hall: A 12,000 SF food hall located on the ground floor.
  • Expanded Double-Height Lobby: Newly designed with two separate entrances and direct access to the 2nd floor amenity space.
  • Renovated Retail Spaces and Storefronts
  • Potential Outdoor Terrace
  • Energy-Efficient Windows: New double-paned windows enhance natural light and operational efficiency.
  • Destination Dispatch Elevators: Equipped with newly designed interior cabs and a state-of-the-art security system with touchless check-in.

Office Tenants at 135 W 50th St, Manhattan, NYC:

  • Mazars USA LLP
  • Volunteers of America – Greater New York, Inc.

Internet Providers at 135 W 50th St, Manhattan, NYC

Several internet service providers are available in Midtown, Manhattan, including:

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

Location: 135 W 50th St, Manhattan, NYC

Nearest Cross Streets: 6th Avenue and 7th Avenue

Public Transportation:

  • Subway: Lines 1, C, E, A, 2. Nearest stations include 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal and 50 St.
  • Bus: Routes M12, M50, M31. Nearest bus stop is W 50 St/12 Av.
  • Train: PATH (33rd Street stop)

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