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Rent/Lease Office 157 E 86th St, New York, NY

Class B 10028 Buildings Upper East Side

Nearby Sublease office Spaces for Rent

Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
Park Ave & East 57th Street $ 160
10,800
$ 144,000
Fifth Ave & West 52nd Street $ 130
10,300
$ 111,583
Fifth Ave & West 55th Street $ 80
12,900
$ 86,000
W 57th St & Avenue of the Americas $ 111.5
25,000
$ 232,291
Madison Ave & East 54th Street $ 61
11,300
$ 57,441
Avenue Of The Americas & West 47th Street $ 58
10,000
$ 48,333
Madison Ave & East 60th Street $ 89
9,500
$ 70,458
Madison Ave & East 59th Street $ 99
8,300
$ 68,475
E 53rd St & Fifth Avenue $ 79
12,200
$ 80,316
Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
Park Ave & East 50th Street $ 85
4,800
$ 34,000
Madison Ave & East 49th Street $ 69
5,500
$ 31,625
Avenue of the Americas & West 55th Street $ 52
5,300
$ 22,966
Avenue of the Americas & West 55th Street $ 62
6,200
$ 32,033
Park Ave & East 54th Street $ 68
4,000
$ 22,666
Fifth Ave & East 56th Street $ 85
4,400
$ 31,166
W 52nd St & Between Fifth Avenue $ 91
4,100
$ 31,091
Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
Madison Ave & East 49th Street $ 76.5
2,200
$ 14,025
Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
E 60th St & Madison Avenue $ 65
4,200
$ 22,750
W 57th St & Avenue of the Americas Negotiable
5,100
Negotiable
Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
W 57th St & Avenue of the Americas Negotiable
2,300
Negotiable
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Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
Address $ / SF / Yr 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 / Yr SF Monthly Rent
E 49th St & Fifth Avenue $ 94
16,000
$ 125,333
Park Ave & East 48th Street $ 105
13,700
$ 119,875
Park Ave & East 50th Street $ 150
14,600
$ 182,500
W 57th St & Avenue of the Americas $ 105
15,800
$ 138,250
Rockefeller Plz & West 50th Street $ 92
13,800
$ 105,800
Madison Ave & East 60th Street $ 165
15,300
$ 210,375
W 57th St & Avenue of the Americas $ 200
10,300
$ 171,666
Madison Ave & East 53rd Street $ 170
11,400
$ 161,500
Madison Ave & East 56th Street $ 105
13,100
$ 114,625
Fifth Ave & West 52nd Street $ 93
11,300
$ 87,575
Third Ave & East 49th Street $ 89
11,200
$ 83,066
Park Ave & East 47th Street $ 130
11,100
$ 120,250
E 59th St & Park Avenue $ 95
13,300
$ 105,291
Madison Ave & East 49th Street $ 79
18,900
$ 124,425
Madison Ave & East 55th Street $ 130
7,800
$ 84,500
Fifth Ave & East 46th Street $ 84
14,600
$ 102,200
E 55th St & Madison Avenue $ 130
10,900
$ 118,083
Fifth Ave & West 55th Street $ 98
9,700
$ 79,216
Rockefeller Plaza & Fifth Avenue $ 95
14,100
$ 111,625
Fifth Ave & East 58th Street $ 150
25,700
$ 321,250
Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
Rockefeller Plaza & West 48th Street $ 94
2,800
$ 21,933
E 49th St & Fifth Avenue $ 109
5,500
$ 49,958
Avenue of the Americas & West 51st Street $ 84
2,600
$ 18,200
Madison Ave & East 55th Street $ 125
4,800
$ 50,000
Lexington Ave & East 51st Street $ 78
5,300
$ 34,450
Third Ave & East 49th Street $ 73
3,800
$ 23,116
Third Ave & East 49th Street $ 65
4,000
$ 21,666
Madison Ave & East 55th Street $ 65
5,000
$ 27,083
Fifth Ave & West 52nd Street $ 93
6,800
$ 52,700
E 52nd St & Lexington Avenue $ 68
4,000
$ 22,666
Lexington Ave & East 50th Street $ 71
4,100
$ 24,258
Lexington Ave & East 52nd Street $ 82
3,700
$ 25,283
Madison Ave & East 48th Street $ 70
4,500
$ 26,250
Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
Avenue of the Americas & West 51st Street $ 84
2,200
$ 15,400
Rockefeller Plz & West 50th Street $ 92
1,600
$ 12,266
Fifth Ave & West 55th Street $ 80
1,900
$ 12,666
Third Ave & East 49th Street $ 71
2,000
$ 11,833
Third Ave & East 49th Street $ 60
2,000
$ 10,000
Madison Ave & East 52nd Street $ 70
1,500
$ 8,750
E 52nd St & Lexington Avenue $ 64
2,400
$ 12,800
Madison Ave & East 55th Street $ 76
2,300
$ 14,566
Fifth Ave & West 49th Street $ 67
2,200
$ 12,283
Address $ / SF / Yr 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
E 59th St & Madison Avenue $ 180
9,700
$ 145,500
Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
3rd Ave & Between East 90th Street $ 73
2,700
$ 16,425
Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
E 60th St & Madison Avenue $ 55
1,600
$ 7,333
W 57th St & Avenue of the Americas $ 67
1,600
$ 8,933
E 60th St & Fifth Avenue $ 54
2,200
$ 9,900
E 48th St & Madison Avenue $ 55
2,400
$ 11,000
Lexington Ave & Lexington Avenue $ 44.5
2,500
$ 9,270
E 56th St & Park Avenue $ 59
1,900
$ 9,341
Madison Ave & East 49th Street $ 47
2,200
$ 8,616
E 58th St & Third Avenue $ 52
1,900
$ 8,233
Park Ave & East 59th Street $ 65
2,100
$ 11,375
Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
W 47th St & Avenue of the Americas $ 52.5
7,100
$ 31,062
Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
E 106th St & Third Avenue $ 27
5,300
$ 11,925
Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
W 47th St & Avenue of the Americas $ 53
2,000
$ 8,833

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Nearby Office Tenants Leased
  • Roberta Washington Architects leased 1,413 SF at 68 East 131st St
  • New York State Office of… leased 51,659 SF at 55 West 125th St
  • Gagosian Gallery leased 50,000 SF at 980 Madison Ave
  • New York State Workers' Compensation Board leased 45,205 SF at 215 West 125th St
  • Beth Israel Medical Center leased 38,461 SF at 1825 Park Ave
  • CareMax leased 27,400 SF at 1915 Third Ave
  • Avantus Renal Therapy U… leased 19,906 SF at 315 East 62nd St
  • Icahn School of Medicine leased 12,000 SF at 207 East 94th Street
  • Volastra Therapeutics leased 11,000 SF at 1361 Amsterdam Avenue
  • The Studio Museum of Ha… leased 10,000 SF at 310 Lenox Ave
Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • Ricky's NYC leased 5,180 SF at 55 West 125th St
  • Rebecca Taylor leased 4,338 SF at 980 Madison Ave
  • Galaxy Medical PC leased 4,239 SF at 68 East 131st St
  • Hammacher Schlemmer leased 4,143 SF at 145 East 57th St
  • Swerve Fitness leased 3,500 SF at 1140 Third Avenue
  • The House of Little People leased 2,800 SF at 401 East 84th St
  • Envy Corp. leased 2,500 SF at 4261 Broadway
  • City Mall leased 2,500 SF at 4-14 West 125th Street
  • Claire's Boutique leased 2,214 SF at 210 East 86th St
  • United Parcel Service leased 2,100 SF at 1735 Park Ave
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Tenant Broker’s Perspective: Return-to-office mandates are driving up rental prices at 157 East 86th Street. This trend is projected to continue. Opportunities for subleases remain available at 157 East 86th Street and in the nearby Upper East Side neighborhood.
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157 East 86th Street, New York, NY Property Overview

Building Address: 157 E 86th St, New York NY 10028
Building Alternate Address: 157 E 86th St, New York, NY
Zip Code:10028
Neighborhood:Upper East Side
Borough:Manhattan
Stories:0
Year Built:1928
Building Class:B
Block & lot:01515-0026

History of 157 East 86th Street, Manhattan, NYC

The building at 157 East 86th Street, located in the Carnegie Hill neighborhood of Manhattan, was originally constructed in 1902. It was commissioned by developers Arlington C. and Harvey M. Hall and designed by architect George Keister. Initially, the building served as The Yorkville Theater until around 1928.

Following its time as a theater, the property was converted into a mixed-use building accommodating office and retail spaces. The structure is characterized by its Beaux Arts architectural style.

Today, the four-story building encompasses approximately 30,000 square feet of Class B office space and retail space on the ground floor. It houses shared workspaces operated by The Commons, offering flexible office environments along with various amenities including reception areas, conference rooms, and other facilities for tenants.

The building benefits from its prime Upper East Side location, providing convenient access to multiple subway lines at the nearby East 86th Street-Lexington Avenue station as well as the Q train at Second Avenue.

157 East 86th Street, New York, NY 10028 is a commercial building located in the Carnegie Hill neighborhood of Manhattan, NYC. It was built in 1928 and has 4 stories. The building formerly housed The Yorkville Theater and has been converted into office and retail space. It features about 29,250 square feet and is known for its mixed-use capabilities. The property's current tax assessor's market value is approximately $25,674,000. It is situated near the 4, 5, and 6 subway lines at the East 86th Street-Lexington station, offering excellent accessibility.


Amenities at 157 East 86th Street, Manhattan, NYC

Located in the historic Beaux Arts building originally built in 1902, 157 East 86th Street offers a blend of classic architecture and modern office amenities.

  • Access to high-speed, reliable Wi-Fi with backup providers
  • Use of copiers and printers on site
  • Fully stocked kitchen facilities including complimentary La Colombe coffee and Serendipitea
  • Height-adjustable desks for ergonomic comfort
  • Wellness Room designed for lactation and relaxation
  • Acoustical phone booths for private calls and focused work
  • Multiple conference rooms available for meetings
  • Friendly reception area with community-oriented workspace environment
  • Therapy rooms available for rent
  • Elevator access within the four-story building
  • Controlled access ensuring security
  • Air conditioning for comfort throughout the building
  • Proximity to multiple subway lines (4, 5, 6, and Q trains) providing excellent public transportation options

The building houses coworking space provider The Commons, which manages flexible workspace arrangements tailored for creative businesses and startups, promoting productivity and community engagement in an inspiring environment.


  • Office Tenant: The Commons (coworking space provider)
  • Retail Tenants: Foot Locker, Steve Madden, Bolton's, Verizon, Recovery Physical Therapy

Internet Providers:

  • Verizon Fios: fiber-optic, up to 2 Gbps
  • Astound Broadband (RCN): cable and fiber, up to 1.5 Gbps
  • Spectrum: cable, up to 1 Gbps
  • T-Mobile Home Internet: 5G home internet, up to 415 Mbps

Located at 157 E 86th St in Manhattan, this building is situated in the heart of the Upper East Side. It is conveniently close to multiple public transportation options:

  • Subway: Steps away from the 4, 5, and 6 trains at the East 86th Street-Lexington Avenue station.
  • Bus: Nearby bus stops include M15, M86-SBS, and others along 3rd Avenue and nearby streets.

Cross streets for navigation include:

  • Lexington Avenue
  • 3rd Avenue
  • 2nd Avenue
Nearby Office Tenants Leased
  • Roberta Washington Architects leased 1,413 SF at 68 East 131st St
  • New York State Office of… leased 51,659 SF at 55 West 125th St
  • Gagosian Gallery leased 50,000 SF at 980 Madison Ave
  • New York State Workers' Compensation Board leased 45,205 SF at 215 West 125th St
  • Beth Israel Medical Center leased 38,461 SF at 1825 Park Ave
  • CareMax leased 27,400 SF at 1915 Third Ave
  • Avantus Renal Therapy U… leased 19,906 SF at 315 East 62nd St
  • Icahn School of Medicine leased 12,000 SF at 207 East 94th Street
  • Volastra Therapeutics leased 11,000 SF at 1361 Amsterdam Avenue
  • The Studio Museum of Ha… leased 10,000 SF at 310 Lenox Ave
Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • Ricky's NYC leased 5,180 SF at 55 West 125th St
  • Rebecca Taylor leased 4,338 SF at 980 Madison Ave
  • Galaxy Medical PC leased 4,239 SF at 68 East 131st St
  • Hammacher Schlemmer leased 4,143 SF at 145 East 57th St
  • Swerve Fitness leased 3,500 SF at 1140 Third Avenue
  • The House of Little People leased 2,800 SF at 401 East 84th St
  • Envy Corp. leased 2,500 SF at 4261 Broadway
  • City Mall leased 2,500 SF at 4-14 West 125th Street
  • Claire's Boutique leased 2,214 SF at 210 East 86th St
  • United Parcel Service leased 2,100 SF at 1735 Park Ave

Panelz USA Testimonial

Panelz USA testimonial To whom it may concern, I want to thank Dorothy Kolev and Optimal Spaces Inc. for the excellent job they did in finding us our space. Dorothy made many presentations to us but never lost interest or gave up, she was fast and efficient in locating spaces that met our needs and corporate image, aggressive in negotiating on our behalf, and effective in communicating our needs to the landlord and getting our offer accepted. We are very satisfied with the services of Optimal Spaces Inc. I have recommended her and Optimal Spaces Inc. to friends and colleagues. Sincerely, David Yagerman Panelz USA SHOWROOM 20 West 22nd St, Suite 908 New York, NY 10010

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