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Rent/Lease Office 156 W 56th St

Lease Office 156 W 56th St

$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
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$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Negotiable	3,300	Negotiable

$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent

Rent Sublease Office at 156 W 56th St

$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Negotiable	7,600	Negotiable

$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Negotiable	4,200	Negotiable

$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Negotiable	2,400	Negotiable

Nearby Sublease office Spaces for Rent

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
W 57th St & Eighth Avenue	$ 60	11,500	$ 57,500
Broadway & West 51st Street	$ 29	56,200	$ 135,816

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
W 57th St & Eighth Avenue	$ 39	5,000	$ 16,250

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Madison Ave & East 49th Street	$ 76	2,200	$ 14,025

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
W 54th St & Eight Avenue	$ 50	7,500	$ 30,937

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
W 54th St & Eight Avenue	$ 50	4,300	$ 17,737

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
W 57th St & Avenue of America	$ 532	2,300	$ 101,870

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
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	10,800	$ 63,900

Address	$ / SF	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	$ 51	3,300	$ 14,025
W 56th St & Between 6th Avenue	$ 102	3,500	$ 29,750
Broadway & West 54th Street	$ 97	5,700	$ 46,075
Columbus Cir & West 58th Street	$ 80	4,100	$ 27,333

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Broadway & West 57th Street	$ 65	1,800	$ 9,750

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
5th Ave & West 47th Street	$ 63	8,000	$ 42,000
W 48th St & Avenue of the Americas	$ 58	12,500	$ 60,416

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
W 57th St & Avenue of Americas	$ 59	4,200	$ 20,650
W 54th St & Eighth Avenue	$ 48	4,200	$ 16,975

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
W 57th St & Seventh Avenue	$ 60	2,200	$ 11,000

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
W 52nd St & Ninth Avenue	$ 46	8,800	$ 33,366
W 60th St & Broadway	$ 45	13,800	$ 51,750

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Broadway & West 53rd Street	$ 39	5,800	$ 18,850
W 52nd St & Ninth Avenue	$ 50	4,200	$ 17,675

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
W 52nd St & Ninth Avenue	$ 48	1,800	$ 7,125

Rent Medical Space at 156 W 56th St

Medical Direct Offices
Medical Subleases Offices

$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent

$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent

$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Negotiable	2,000	Negotiable

Nearby Tenants

Tenant Broker’s Perspective: Return-to-office mandates are driving up rental prices at 156 West 56th Street. This trend is projected to continue. Opportunities for subleases remain available at 156 West 56th Street and in the nearby Columbus Circle neighborhood.

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Property Summary

156 West 56th Street Property Overview

Building Address:	156 W 56th St, New York NY 10019
Building Name:	CitySpire
Building Alternate Address:	156 W 56th St
Zip Code:	10019
Neighborhood:	Columbus Circle
Borough:	Manhattan
Stories:	77
Year Built:	1987
Building Class:	A
Block & lot:	01008-7503

CitySpire, located at 156 West 56th Street in Manhattan, New York City, is a mixed-use skyscraper completed in 1990. It was designed by Murphy/Jahn Architects and developed by Ian Bruce Eichner. The building stands 814 feet tall with 75 stories, making it the second-tallest concrete tower in the United States at the time of its completion.

The building features an octagonal plan with a dome inspired by the New York City Center. The facade is made of Sardinian "luna pearl" stone with glass windows and includes setbacks at the 46th and 62nd floors. The lower 22 floors are dedicated to commercial use, while the upper floors consist of luxury apartments.

CitySpire was proposed in 1984 and began construction in 1985. It was topped out by June 1987. The building faced controversy due to exceeding its approved height, leading to a settlement that included adding dance studio space, which was never built. Despite these challenges, CitySpire became a prominent landmark in Midtown Manhattan.

The building is part of a neighborhood that was once an artistic hub, with nearby landmarks like Carnegie Hall and the Russian Tea Room. Today, it is surrounded by luxury developments known as Billionaires' Row.

156 W 56th St, Manhattan, NYC is also known as CitySpire. It is a unique octagonal 72-story tower located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, close to landmarks like Central Park, Lincoln Center, and Carnegie Hall.

Building Amenities at 156 W 56th St, Manhattan, NYC:

24 Hour Access
Banking
Bus Line
Fitness Center
Metro/Subway
Property Manager on Site
Security System
Energy Star Labeled

156 West 56th Street in Manhattan, NYC, is home to a diverse community of tenants across various sectors, including finance, law, technology, and creative industries. Notable tenants have chosen this location for its central position and prestigious address.

Some of the notable sectors represented include:

Finance
Law
Technology
Creative Industries

Caleres is also a tenant at this property.

Internet Providers at 156 W 56th St, Manhattan, NYC

Earthlink: Offers fiber service with speeds up to 2,300 Mbps.
Verizon: Provides fiber service with speeds up to 2,300 Mbps.
Spectrum: Offers cable service with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps.
Astound Broadband: Offers cable service with speeds up to 1,500 Mbps.
T-Mobile Home Internet: Provides fixed wireless service with speeds up to 100 Mbps.

156 W 56th St, Manhattan, NYC is conveniently located near several public transportation options.

Nearest Subway Stations:

57 St-7 Av (2 min walk)
59 St-Columbus Circle (6 min walk)
57 St (6 min walk)
7 Av (8 min walk)

Subway Lines:

Bus Lines:

BXM10
M104
M31
M5
M7
Q32
QM18

Train Lines:

BABYLON BRANCH
HARLEM
PATH

Cross Streets:

7th Avenue
6th Avenue

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