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Nearby Sublease office Spaces for Rent

Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Fifth Ave & East 44th Street $ 65
13,500
$ 73,125
E 42nd St & Lexington Avenue $ 40
55,700
$ 185,666
5th Ave & East 44th Street $ 70
9,600
$ 56,400
Park Ave & East 45th Street $ 98
9,700
$ 79,216
Third Ave & East 39th Street $ 35
49,100
$ 143,208
Lexington Ave & East 43rd Street $ 55
12,900
$ 59,125
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Park Ave & East 40th Street $ 66
4,300
$ 23,650
Lexington Ave & East 41st Street $ 63
3,800
$ 19,950
5th Ave & East 44th Street $ 71
7,000
$ 41,416
E 42nd St & Lexington Avenue $ 49
4,800
$ 19,600
Park Ave & East 39th Street $ 99
4,200
$ 34,650
Fifth Ave & East 44th Street $ 50
3,300
$ 13,750
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Fifth Ave & East 45th Street $ 50
2,100
$ 8,750
Park Ave & East 40th Street $ 68
2,000
$ 11,250
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Lexington Ave & East 41st Street $ 25
7,300
$ 15,056
Fifth Ave & East 45th Street $ 40
10,300
$ 34,333
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Madison Ave & East 40th Street $ 59
4,200
$ 20,562
Fifth Ave & East 45th Street $ 54
3,400
$ 15,300
Lexington Ave & East 41st Street $ 27
5,600
$ 12,716
E 42nd St & Park Avenue $ 42
5,100
$ 17,850
E 42nd St & Lexington Avenue $ 52
4,800
$ 20,800
Fifth Ave & East 44th Street $ 52
3,300
$ 14,162
E 41st St & Fifth Avenue $ 47
2,700
$ 10,575
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Fifth Ave & East 45th Street $ 52
2,100
$ 9,012
Lexington Ave & East 40th Street $ 41
2,100
$ 7,175
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 40th St & Fifth Avenue $ 70
8,100
$ 47,250
Park Ave & East 41st Avenue $ 175
12,200
$ 177,916
Third Ave & East 46th Street $ 81
12,100
$ 81,675
Fifth Ave & East 40th Street $ 85
11,200
$ 79,333
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
E 40th St & Fifth Avenue $ 70
6,400
$ 37,333
Third Ave & East 46th Street $ 62
4,100
$ 21,183
Vanderbilt Ave & East 44th Street $ 49
5,300
$ 21,641
Third Ave & East 40th Street $ 63
3,600
$ 18,900
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Lexington Ave & East 41st Street $ 57
1,500
$ 7,125
E 44th St & East 44th Street $ 82
2,300
$ 15,716
E 45th St & Lexington Avenue $ 75
2,400
$ 15,000
Lexington Ave & East 42nd Street $ 61
1,500
$ 7,625
Third Ave & East 41st Street $ 55
1,700
$ 7,791
Park Ave & East 41st Street $ 85
2,300
$ 16,291
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Madison Ave & East 40th Street $ 66
14,600
$ 79,691
Vanderbilt Ave & East 44th Street $ 79
8,100
$ 53,325
E 42nd St & Park Avenue $ 59
9,700
$ 47,691
Fifth Ave & East 42nd Street $ 58
7,400
$ 35,766
E 44th St & Third Avenue $ 58
8,400
$ 40,600
Fifth Ave & East 45th Street $ 68
7,900
$ 44,766
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Madison Ave & East 41st Avenue $ 56
5,700
$ 26,600
Madison Ave & East 40th Street $ 75
3,600
$ 22,500
Vanderbilt Ave & East 44th Street $ 50
4,000
$ 16,666
Second Ave & East 43rd Street $ 56
4,800
$ 22,400
Madison Ave & East 39th Street $ 50
2,700
$ 11,250
Lexington Ave & East 41st Street $ 60
3,700
$ 18,500
E 42nd St & Park Avenue $ 66
6,700
$ 36,850
Fifth Ave & East 42nd Street $ 60
3,800
$ 19,000
Madison Ave & East 40th Street $ 45
3,500
$ 13,125
E 44th St & Third Avenue $ 48
4,500
$ 18,000
Madison Ave & East 40th Street $ 55
2,500
$ 11,458
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Madison Ave & East 40th Street $ 67
1,700
$ 9,491
Second Ave & East 43rd Street $ 59
2,300
$ 11,308
Madison Ave & East 39th Street $ 52
1,900
$ 8,233
Fifth Ave & East 42nd Street $ 60
1,600
$ 8,000
Madison Ave & East 40th Street $ 60
2,400
$ 12,000
Madison Ave & East 41st Avenue $ 55
2,000
$ 9,166
E 42nd St & Madison Avenue $ 69
2,100
$ 12,075
E 42nd St & Lexington Avenue $ 61
2,200
$ 11,183
E 44th St & Fifth Avenue $ 55
2,200
$ 10,083
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Fifth Ave & East 39th Street $ 52
7,300
$ 31,633
E 39th St & Fifth Avenue $ 40
7,900
$ 26,004
Fifth Ave & Between East 42nd Street $ 84
9,200
$ 64,400
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
E 40th St & Lexington Avenue $ 48
3,000
$ 12,125
Fifth Ave & Between East 42nd Street $ 84
6,000
$ 41,750
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
E 40th St & Lexington Avenue $ 50
1,600
$ 6,733

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Nearby Office Tenants Leased
  • BDO Seidman leased 121,441 SF at 100 Park Ave
  • The United Nations leased 120,000 SF at 730 Third Ave
  • Convene leased 116,000 SF at 530 Fifth Avenue
  • WeWork leased 115,000 SF at 149 Madison Avenue
  • McLaughlin & Stern leased 112,000 SF at 260 Madison Avenue
  • TBWA Worldwide leased 107,308 SF at 488 Madison Ave
  • KPMG LLP leased 102,979 SF at 560 Lexington Ave
  • Bonnier Corp. leased 100,750 SF at 2 Park Ave
  • Crain Communications leased 100,000 SF at 711 Third Ave
  • Pernod Ricard USA, Inc. leased 97,444 SF at 250 Park Ave
Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • Le Pain Quotidien leased 6,050 SF at 3 Park Ave
  • Brooks Brothers leased 6,000 SF at 11 East 44th St
  • National Basketball Association leased 6,000 SF at 590 Fifth Ave
  • Designer Bargain Store leased 5,800 SF at 417 Fifth Ave
  • Fine & Rare leased 5,702 SF at 9 East 37th Street
  • Lex Dees Stores Inc. leased 5,372 SF at 420 Lexington Ave
  • Sephora leased 5,316 SF at 300 Madison Avenue
  • Wells Fargo leased 4,700 SF at 535 Madison Avenue
  • Joseph Abboud leased 4,600 SF at 424 Madison Ave
  • Daum Inc.; Haviland Inc. leased 4,500 SF at 499 Park Ave
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Tenant Broker’s Perspective: Return-to-office mandates are driving up rental prices at 15 East 40th Street. This trend is projected to continue. Opportunities for subleases remain available at 15 East 40th Street and in the nearby Grand Central neighborhood.
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15 East 40th Street Property Overview

Building Address: 15 E 40th St, New York NY 10016
Building Alternate Address: 15 E 40th St
Zip Code:10016
Neighborhood:Grand Central
Borough:Manhattan
Stories:12
Year Built:1912
Building Class:B
Block & lot:01275-0012

15 East 40th Street, situated in the Murray Hill neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, is a historic commercial office building constructed in 1913. The building comprises 12 stories and offers approximately 57,653 square feet of office space. It has maintained its significance in Midtown Manhattan's architectural landscape for over a century.

Originally built in the early 20th century, 15 East 40th Street has undergone renovations to modernize its facilities while preserving its classic character. Notably, in 2013, a major renovation project was completed that redesigned the street front facade, main lobby, and elevators, enhancing the building’s appearance and functionality for contemporary office use.

The property occupies a lot of about 5,100 square feet and is classified as an office building with commercial zoning for mid-rise structures between 7 to 19 stories. It is located close to Grand Central Terminal and benefits from excellent transportation access, including nearby subway lines and bus routes.

Over the years, the building has been a stable fixture within the Midtown South commercial district, reflecting both the architectural trends of the early 1900s and the adaptive changes needed for modern tenants. Its continuing use as an office space highlights the demand for well-located, historic office buildings in Manhattan.

15 E 40th St, Manhattan, NYC is also known as 15-17 E 40th St. It is located in the Murray Hill neighborhood of Manhattan, New York, NY 10016. The building is a 12-story structure built in 1913 with a commercial office classification (O6), and it was last altered in 2013. It contains 14 commercial units and has a total building area of 57,653 square feet.


  • Prime Midtown Location: Situated between Madison and 5th Avenue
  • Natural Light: South, North, and West exposures
  • 12-story commercial building (Class B construction)
  • Built in 1912
  • Located in Grand Central neighborhood

Office Tenants at 15 E 40th St, Manhattan, NYC

The commercial building at 15 East 40th Street in Manhattan, NYC, houses multiple office tenants across its 12 stories.

Among the tenants identified at this property are:

  • Sinovision
  • Justmeans
  • Pavillion Agency Inc.
  • Nanny Authority
  • Roberto

The building, constructed in 1913, offers a mix of office spaces including functional offices and conference rooms suitable for various business types. Previous tenants included a children's clinic, while current neighbors in the building's retail spaces include a beauty spa and frame store. The environment is safe and clean, with a building lobby attended part-time.


Internet Providers at 15 East 40th Street

Provider Technology Max Speed
Verizon Fiber (Fios) 2.3 Gbps
Spectrum Cable 1 Gbps

Transportation at 15 E 40th St, Manhattan, NYC

Subway Lines Nearby

  • 4, 5, 6, 7
  • S (42nd St Shuttle)
  • M

Bus Lines Nearby

  • BXM4
  • M42
  • M55
  • Q32
  • M101
  • M103
  • M15-SBS
  • ERS Midtown Shuttle
  • X63, X64, X68
  • Others including 28, BM1, BM2, BM3, QM34, QM40

Train Lines Nearby

  • New Haven Line
  • Hudson Line
  • Danbury Line
  • New Canaan Line
  • Harlem Line
  • PATH

Nearby Bus Stops

  • Madison Ave & E 40 St (1 min walk)
  • Madison Ave & E 39 St (1 min walk)
  • Madison Ave & E 41 St (2 min walk)
  • 5th Ave & E 40th St (3 min walk)
  • E 42nd St & Madison Ave (3 min walk)

Nearby Cross Streets

15 E 40th St is located on East 40th Street between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue in Midtown East, Manhattan.

Nearby Office Tenants Leased
  • BDO Seidman leased 121,441 SF at 100 Park Ave
  • The United Nations leased 120,000 SF at 730 Third Ave
  • Convene leased 116,000 SF at 530 Fifth Avenue
  • WeWork leased 115,000 SF at 149 Madison Avenue
  • McLaughlin & Stern leased 112,000 SF at 260 Madison Avenue
  • TBWA Worldwide leased 107,308 SF at 488 Madison Ave
  • KPMG LLP leased 102,979 SF at 560 Lexington Ave
  • Bonnier Corp. leased 100,750 SF at 2 Park Ave
  • Crain Communications leased 100,000 SF at 711 Third Ave
  • Pernod Ricard USA, Inc. leased 97,444 SF at 250 Park Ave

Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • Le Pain Quotidien leased 6,050 SF at 3 Park Ave
  • Brooks Brothers leased 6,000 SF at 11 East 44th St
  • National Basketball Association leased 6,000 SF at 590 Fifth Ave
  • Designer Bargain Store leased 5,800 SF at 417 Fifth Ave
  • Fine & Rare leased 5,702 SF at 9 East 37th Street
  • Lex Dees Stores Inc. leased 5,372 SF at 420 Lexington Ave
  • Sephora leased 5,316 SF at 300 Madison Avenue
  • Wells Fargo leased 4,700 SF at 535 Madison Avenue
  • Joseph Abboud leased 4,600 SF at 424 Madison Ave
  • Daum Inc.; Haviland Inc. leased 4,500 SF at 499 Park Ave
Nearby Office Tenants Leased
  • BDO Seidman leased 121,441 SF at 100 Park Ave
  • The United Nations leased 120,000 SF at 730 Third Ave
  • Convene leased 116,000 SF at 530 Fifth Avenue
  • WeWork leased 115,000 SF at 149 Madison Avenue
  • McLaughlin & Stern leased 112,000 SF at 260 Madison Avenue
  • TBWA Worldwide leased 107,308 SF at 488 Madison Ave
  • KPMG LLP leased 102,979 SF at 560 Lexington Ave
  • Bonnier Corp. leased 100,750 SF at 2 Park Ave
  • Crain Communications leased 100,000 SF at 711 Third Ave
  • Pernod Ricard USA, Inc. leased 97,444 SF at 250 Park Ave
Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • Le Pain Quotidien leased 6,050 SF at 3 Park Ave
  • Brooks Brothers leased 6,000 SF at 11 East 44th St
  • National Basketball Association leased 6,000 SF at 590 Fifth Ave
  • Designer Bargain Store leased 5,800 SF at 417 Fifth Ave
  • Fine & Rare leased 5,702 SF at 9 East 37th Street
  • Lex Dees Stores Inc. leased 5,372 SF at 420 Lexington Ave
  • Sephora leased 5,316 SF at 300 Madison Avenue
  • Wells Fargo leased 4,700 SF at 535 Madison Avenue
  • Joseph Abboud leased 4,600 SF at 424 Madison Ave
  • Daum Inc.; Haviland Inc. leased 4,500 SF at 499 Park Ave

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