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Nearby Sublease office Spaces for Rent

Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
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Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Madison Ave & East 29th Avenue $ 59
10,500
$ 51,625
Park Ave S & Between East 19th Street $ 60
7,700
$ 38,500
Fifth Ave & East 21st Street $ 69
7,300
$ 41,975
Fifth Ave & East 19th Street $ 77
8,800
$ 56,466
Fifth Ave & East 16th Street $ 42
10,100
$ 35,350
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Fifth Ave & East 21st Street $ 71
5,200
$ 30,766
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
E 16th St & Park Avenue South $ 64
3,400
$ 18,275
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
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Nearby office Spaces for Rent

Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Madison Ave & East 25th Street $ 92
9,100
$ 69,766
Park Ave S & East 20th Street $ 81
13,000
$ 87,750
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Park Ave S & East 17th Street $ 95
4,000
$ 31,666
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Madison Ave & East 29th Avenue $ 61
8,300
$ 42,191
E 23rd St & Park Avenue $ 42
18,400
$ 64,400
Broadway & East 20th Street $ 70
18,200
$ 106,925
Park Ave S & Between East 19th Street $ 67
7,700
$ 42,991
Park Ave S & East 27th Street $ 75
8,700
$ 54,375
Fifth Ave & East 29th Street $ 79
12,500
$ 82,291
Park Ave S & East 27th Street $ 91
23,800
$ 180,483
Park Ave S & East 27th Street $ 70
13,100
$ 75,870
E 26th St & Fifth Avenue $ 125
12,100
$ 126,041
Park Ave S & East 26th Street $ 48
12,000
$ 48,500
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Broadway & Between East 19th Street $ 76
5,300
$ 33,787
E 23rd St & Park Avenue $ 41
6,100
$ 20,841
Broadway & East 20th Street $ 75
3,700
$ 23,125
Fifth Ave & East 29th Street $ 72
4,700
$ 28,200
Park Ave S & East 26th Street $ 71
3,900
$ 23,075
Park Ave S & East 26th Street $ 75
2,700
$ 16,875
University Pl & East 12th Street $ 49
6,500
$ 26,541
Broadway & East 18th Street $ 72
2,500
$ 14,895
Union Sq W & East 16th Street $ 67
3,700
$ 20,658
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Broadway & Between East 19th Street $ 75
2,200
$ 13,750
E 23rd St & Third Avenue $ 46
2,400
$ 9,100
Park Ave S & East 26th Street $ 63
2,100
$ 11,025
Fifth Ave & East 29th Street $ 73
2,000
$ 12,100
Broadway & East 18th Street $ 74
1,800
$ 11,025
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
E 19th St & Broadway $ 52
7,700
$ 33,687
Madison Ave & East 30th Street $ 40
11,000
$ 36,208
E 23rd St & Lexington Avenue $ 68
21,600
$ 121,500
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
E 23rd St & Park Avenue $ 35
2,800
$ 8,166
E 19th St & Broadway $ 54
5,500
$ 24,520
Fifth Ave & East 29th Street $ 58
2,500
$ 12,083
Fifth Ave & Between East 28th Street $ 52
5,000
$ 21,458
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
E 28th St & Park Avenue South $ 38
2,300
$ 7,379
Broadway & East 21st Street $ 74
1,800
$ 11,175

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Nearby Office Tenants Leased
  • Enigma Technologies, Inc. leased 33,406 SF at 245 Fifth Ave
  • Laser & Skin Surgery Cen… leased 33,381 SF at 317 East 34th St
  • LinkShare Corporation leased 33,000 SF at 215 Park Ave S
  • Shinhan Bank America leased 32,250 SF at 475 Park Avenue South
  • Numerix leased 31,615 SF at 99 Park Ave
  • Operative Media leased 30,720 SF at 6 East 32nd St
  • Petco leased 29,989 SF at 860 Broadway
  • Progressive Plan Administrators Inc. leased 29,291 SF at 470 Park Ave S
  • WeWork leased 28,500 SF at 185 Madison Avenue
  • WH Freeman and Worth Publishers leased 28,000 SF at 41 Madison Ave
Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • Bonobos Guideshop leased 4,000 SF at 95 Fifth Ave
  • Mexican Hospitality Operator LLC leased 3,700 SF at 35 East 21st St
  • Wireless Generation leased 3,613 SF at 11 East 26th St
  • Brideside Bride leased 3,500 SF at 20 East 20th Street
  • Damien Scoditti leased 3,500 SF at 920 Broadway
  • Exki leased 3,000 SF at 76 Madison Ave
  • Maison Kayser leased 3,000 SF at 841 Broadway
  • Fresh & Co. leased 3,000 SF at 425 Park Ave South
  • Wahoo's Fish Taco leased 2,800 SF at 333 Park Ave South
  • Hale & Hearty Soups leased 2,800 SF at 432 Park Ave South
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Tenant Broker’s Perspective: Return-to-office mandates are driving up rental prices at 151 E 25th St. This trend is projected to continue. Opportunities for subleases remain available at 151 E 25th St and in the nearby Gramercy Park neighborhood.
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151 E 25th St Property Overview

Building Address: 151 East 25th Street, New York NY 10010
Zip Code:10010
Neighborhood:Gramercy Park
Borough:Manhattan
Stories:7
Year Built:1895
Building Class:B

History of 151 East 25th Street, Manhattan, NYC

The building at 151 East 25th Street, originally known as the Lexington Building or the 25th Street Power House, was constructed in 1895. Designed by architect J. William Schickel in the Italian Renaissance style, this seven-story structure was initially built as a state-of-the-art powerhouse for the Lexington Avenue cable car line in Manhattan.

Its architecture features a dignified Renaissance Revival design clad in speckled "Pompeiian" brick, trimmed with limestone and terra cotta, with large arched openings on the ground floors facing 25th and 26th Streets. The building includes exquisite terra cotta detailing and a central lightwell courtyard paved with white bricks to provide interior light and ventilation.

The powerhouse occupied the basement and first floor, housing boiler rooms with eight Babcock and Wilcox boilers and an engine room with steam engines used to power the cable cars. The upper floors were designed for office and factory use and constructed to support heavy machinery like printing presses. Early tenants included printing and publishing firms such as McClure's magazine, Robert Rutter & Son, William Launder, and The S. S. McClure Co., which occupied substantial space in the building.

In 1901, when the Lexington Avenue cable line converted to an electric streetcar, the building ceased to function as a power house and was repurposed as an electrical substation. Over the years, it hosted a variety of tenants including publishers, printers, embossing firms, and engraving companies. The building witnessed an industrial accident in 1926 involving an acid explosion in the Walker Engraving Company, a long-time tenant.

With the decline of streetcar use and the rise of buses and subways, the building's original transportation-related function ended by 1936. In the late 20th century, Baruch College purchased the building and undertook a significant renovation in the early 1990s, transforming it into the William and Anita Newman Library, which opened in 1994. The renovation preserved much of the historic architectural character while converting the space for academic use, including library facilities, offices, and a financial trading center.

Today, the building stands as an important architectural and historical landmark, reflecting its evolution from a critical piece of New York City's transportation infrastructure to a vibrant academic institution facility in the heart of Manhattan.

151 East 25th Street, Manhattan, NYC

William and Anita Newman Library, Baruch College (2nd-5th floors)

Newman Conference Center (7th floor)


Amenities at 151 East 25th Street, Manhattan, NYC

  • 12-story building with 84,363 square feet of space
  • Large windows providing abundant natural light
  • 24/7 key card access for secure entry
  • Two passenger elevators and a separate freight elevator with its own entrance
  • Individual suites featuring conference rooms, private offices, hardwood floors, and exposed high ceilings
  • 12th-floor penthouse suite with three skylights for enhanced natural lighting
  • On-site property manager ensuring building operations and tenant support
  • Security system in place for tenant safety
  • Kitchen facilities available within the building
  • Located within walking distance to multiple public transit options including the 23rd and 28th Street subway stations (Red, Orange, Blue Lines) and PATH Transit Stop
  • Proximity to Penn Station, providing easy regional access

Tenants Rented / Leased at 151 East 25th Street, Manhattan, NYC

The building at 151 East 25th Street, historically known as the Lexington Building, has housed a variety of office and manufacturing tenants, primarily in publishing, printing, and related industries throughout its history.

Notable Historical Tenants

  • McClure's Magazine – Occupied the sixth floor with offices and printing facilities, including 33,000 square feet of space in the early 1900s.
  • The Publishers' Weekly – Took over the sixth floor in 1913 after McClure’s sale; shared space with the printing firm Andrew H. Kellogg Company.
  • Andrew H. Kellogg Company – Printing firm sharing the sixth floor space with Publishers’ Weekly.
  • Walcutt Brothers – Embossing firm occupying the third floor from 1913.
  • Stuart Specialty Co. – Occupied the fourth floor starting in 1913.
  • Frank A. Munsey – Publisher of New York Press and Argosy Magazine, among other titles, located in the building during the early 20th century.
  • Famous Players-Lasky Corp. – Leased the fifth floor in 1918, during the peak of the silent film era.
  • Walker Engraving Company – Occupied the seventh floor for many years, including the 1920s through the 1940s.
  • Ever Ready Label Corporation – Tenant during the Great Depression period.

Other Uses

Originally constructed in 1895 as a power house for the Lexington Avenue cable car line, the basement and first floors housed the steam power plant, while the six upper floors were designed for office, warehouse, and manufacturing space, including heavy printing presses and related equipment.

Modern Use

Since 1994, the building has been renovated and repurposed by Baruch College to house the William and Anita Newman Library and academic offices. The building no longer functions as commercial office space leased to independent tenants.


Internet Providers at 151 East 25th Street, Manhattan, NYC

Residents of 151 East 25th Street in Manhattan have access to several top internet providers renowned for their speed, reliability, and coverage across the city.

  • Verizon Fios
    Offers fiber-optic internet with speeds starting at 300 Mbps and reaching up to 2 Gbps.
    Known for high-speed symmetrical connections and 99.9% network reliability.
  • Spectrum
    Provides cable and fiber internet services with speeds up to 1 Gbps.
    Widely available across Manhattan, offering plans with no data caps.
  • Astound Broadband Powered by RCN
    Offers cable and expanding fiber internet coverage with unlimited data.
    Known for competitive pricing and good deals in New York City.
  • T-Mobile Home Internet
    Delivers 5G home internet with typical speeds around 245 Mbps.
    Available broadly in Manhattan with promotional offers.
  • Earthlink
    Provides high-speed internet with speeds up to 1 Gbps and unlimited data.
    Full coverage across Manhattan.
  • Starlink
    Satellite internet service offering speeds up to 220 Mbps.
    Nearly full availability in Manhattan, suitable where wired connections are limited.

These providers collectively cover a range of connection types including fiber, cable, 5G wireless, and satellite, ensuring multiple options for reliable and fast internet service at this address.


151 East 25th Street is located on the north side of East 25th Street, between Lexington Avenue and Third Avenue in Manhattan, NYC.

Subway Access:

  • 6 train to 23rd Street station (nearby)
  • Other nearby subway lines include 4, R, N, Q, W trains accessible within walking distance

Bus Routes Serving Nearby Stops:

  • BM2, BM3, M101, M102, M103
  • M15-SBS, M23-SBS, M34A-SBS
  • QM10, QM18, QM24
  • Additional buses: BM1, SIM3, BM4, X63, X64

Nearby Bus Stops (Walking Distance):

  • 3 Av / E 24 St
  • 3rd Ave & E 23rd St
  • E 23 St / 3 Av
  • 2 Av / E 25 St
  • E 23 St / Lexington Av
  • 2nd Ave & E 23rd St

These transit options provide convenient access to 151 East 25th Street from various parts of Manhattan and surrounding boroughs.

Nearby Office Tenants Leased
  • Enigma Technologies, Inc. leased 33,406 SF at 245 Fifth Ave
  • Laser & Skin Surgery Cen… leased 33,381 SF at 317 East 34th St
  • LinkShare Corporation leased 33,000 SF at 215 Park Ave S
  • Shinhan Bank America leased 32,250 SF at 475 Park Avenue South
  • Numerix leased 31,615 SF at 99 Park Ave
  • Operative Media leased 30,720 SF at 6 East 32nd St
  • Petco leased 29,989 SF at 860 Broadway
  • Progressive Plan Administrators Inc. leased 29,291 SF at 470 Park Ave S
  • WeWork leased 28,500 SF at 185 Madison Avenue
  • WH Freeman and Worth Publishers leased 28,000 SF at 41 Madison Ave
Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • Bonobos Guideshop leased 4,000 SF at 95 Fifth Ave
  • Mexican Hospitality Operator LLC leased 3,700 SF at 35 East 21st St
  • Wireless Generation leased 3,613 SF at 11 East 26th St
  • Brideside Bride leased 3,500 SF at 20 East 20th Street
  • Damien Scoditti leased 3,500 SF at 920 Broadway
  • Exki leased 3,000 SF at 76 Madison Ave
  • Maison Kayser leased 3,000 SF at 841 Broadway
  • Fresh & Co. leased 3,000 SF at 425 Park Ave South
  • Wahoo's Fish Taco leased 2,800 SF at 333 Park Ave South
  • Hale & Hearty Soups leased 2,800 SF at 432 Park Ave South

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