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Rent/Lease Office 161 Madison Ave

$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent

Nearby Sublease office Spaces for Rent

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent

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Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Fifth Ave & East 36th Street	$ 40	2,000	$ 6,583

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E 34th St & Fifth Avenue	$ 29	21,800	$ 52,683

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E 37th St & Fifth Avenue	$ 43	5,100	$ 18,275
Park Ave S & East 31st Street	$ 52	4,800	$ 21,000

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Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Fifth Ave & East 36th Street	$ 39	5,900	$ 19,175

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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
Lexington Ave & East 31st Street	$ 59	11,800	$ 58,016

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Park Ave S & East 31st Street	$ 64	3,000	$ 16,000
Park Ave & East 34th Street	$ 75	4,000	$ 25,000
Fifth Ave & East 36th Street	$ 32	4,400	$ 11,916

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Fifth Ave & East 36th Street	$ 52	2,400	$ 10,400

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Fifth Ave & East 36th Street	$ 42	7,800	$ 27,300
Fifth Ave & East 32nd Street	$ 51	8,000	$ 34,000
Madison Ave & East 31st Street	$ 54	15,000	$ 66,875
Madison Ave & East 33rd Street	$ 59	8,400	$ 41,300
Lexington Ave & East 33rd Street	$ 46	8,300	$ 31,816
Fifth Ave & East 37th Street	$ 50	11,000	$ 46,291
Park Ave S & East 31st Street	$ 50	7,600	$ 31,350
E 38th St & Fifth Avenue	$ 36	7,400	$ 21,891

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Fifth Ave & East 32nd Street	$ 59	4,000	$ 19,666
Madison Ave & East 37th Street	$ 55	5,000	$ 22,916
E 37th St & Fifth Avenue	$ 43	5,100	$ 18,275
Madison Ave & East 31st Street	$ 62	5,000	$ 26,041
Madison Ave & East 33rd Street	$ 78	4,600	$ 30,091
Madison Ave & East 35th Street	$ 42	2,600	$ 9,208
Lexington Ave & East 33rd Street	$ 48	3,100	$ 12,270
Fifth Ave & East 36th Street	$ 44	2,800	$ 10,150
Park Ave S & East 31st Street	$ 46	5,200	$ 20,150

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Madison Ave & East 37th Street	$ 55	2,400	$ 11,000
Fifth Ave & East 36th Street	$ 38	1,800	$ 5,700
Madison Ave & East 33rd Street	$ 79	2,200	$ 14,483
Madison Ave & East 35th Street	$ 42	1,800	$ 6,375

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
E 33rd St & Madison Avenue	$ 47	8,200	$ 32,116
E 31st St & Madison Avenue	$ 45	7,300	$ 27,375

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
E 33rd St & Fifth Avenue	$ 58	3,000	$ 14,500
E 32nd St & Between East 32nd Street	$ 50	5,500	$ 23,145
E 33rd St & Madison Avenue	$ 50	4,100	$ 16,912
E 31st St & Madison Avenue	$ 48	6,200	$ 24,541
Fifth Ave & East 36th Street	$ 42	2,800	$ 9,683
E 38th St & Fifth Avenue	$ 37	5,400	$ 16,650

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
E 31st St & Madison Avenue	$ 48	2,000	$ 8,000

Retail Spaces for Rent at 161 Madison Ave

Retail Spaces
Sublease

Rent Retail 161 Madison Ave

$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Negotiable	2,200	Negotiable

$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
$ 46	1,500	$ 5,812

Nearby Tenants

Tenant Broker’s Perspective: Return-to-office mandates are driving up rental prices at 161 Madison Avenue. This trend is projected to continue. Opportunities for subleases remain available at 161 Madison Avenue and in the nearby Murray Hill neighborhood.

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Property Summary

161 Madison Avenue Property Overview

Building Address:	161 Madison Ave, New York NY 10016
Building Name:	Madison Medical/Professional Building
Building Alternate Address:	161 Madison Ave
Zip Code:	10016
Neighborhood:	Murray Hill
Borough:	Manhattan
Stories:	12
Year Built:	1900
Building Class:	B
Block & lot:	00862-7501

161 Madison Avenue, Manhattan

Construction: Built in 1902 as the Warrington Hotel, designed by Israels & Harder for developer Frank P. Bloodgood at a cost of $300,000 (~$11M in 2025). Originally an 11-story Beaux-Arts residential hotel clad in red brick with terra cotta/limestone trim and a rusticated stone base.

Architectural features: Included Scamozzi columns flanking the entrance, full-width 4th-floor balcony with ornate iron railing, French bay windows at the 3rd floor, and foliate terra cotta tile framing.

Notable residents:

Cameron sisters (daughters of Sir Roderick Cameron) moved in 1904, highlighting the neighborhood's shift from mansions to commercial-residential mix
Elizabeth "Bessie" Mariani (daughter of Cleveland Mayor Tom L. Johnson) resided here with husband Frederico Mariani, co-founder of NYC's Lambs Club
1912 jewelry theft from Samuel Chittenden's apartment led to cross-country manhunt for elevator operator Charles Rosenthal

Conversion: Now a 12-story condominium (per records showing 1900 build date, likely reflecting later modifications) with 40 units and 61,571 sqft of space. Features include 24-hour doorman and elevator service.

161 Madison Avenue

161 Madison Ave
New York, NY 10016
USA

Located in Midtown South, Manhattan, New York City, this 12-story building was built in 1900 and is classified as a Class B office condo primarily used for medical and office purposes.

The building comprises approximately 68,628 square feet with typical floor sizes around 1,000 square feet. It is situated between 32nd and 33rd Streets on Madison Avenue, adjacent to Herald Square, Penn Station, and Grand Central Station, providing excellent transit access with multiple subway lines nearby.

161 Madison Avenue offers several building amenities:

24/7 Concierge Lobby
Elevator Service
Full-Time Doorman
Laundry Facilities
Package Service
Controlled Access
Air Conditioning

Office Tenants at 161 Madison Ave, Manhattan, NYC

161 Madison Avenue is a 12-story office building constructed in 1900 in Midtown Manhattan's Murray Hill neighborhood. The building is classified as a Class B office property with 24-hour doorman service and elevator access.

The building hosts a variety of tenants primarily within the medical and professional service sectors. It offers adaptable office spaces suitable for medical use, including exam rooms and consultation offices.

Current Office Space Features and Tenants

Medical offices and professional suites designed with reception areas, storage, and private bathrooms.
Two windowed offices providing natural light and flexible interior spaces adaptable for exams or meetings.
Available office condos and suites typically range from approximately 950 to 1,136 square feet.

Nearby Businesses and Amenities

The vicinity of 161 Madison Avenue includes well-known retailers and service providers enhancing the commercial environment for tenants:

Wolfgang's Steakhouse
Scarpetta
Five Guys
Wells Fargo Bank
Gregory's Coffee
New York Sports Club
Citibank
Restaurants and various neighborhood services

Location Advantages

The building is strategically located near major transit lines including the 4 and 6 subway at 33rd Street and multiple bus routes (X63, Q32). It is close to iconic landmarks such as the Empire State Building, Grand Central Terminal, Bryant Park, and Herald Square, providing tenants excellent access to transportation, dining, and cultural venues.

Internet Providers at 161 Madison Ave, Manhattan, NYC

Residents and businesses at 161 Madison Ave have access to several major internet service providers offering high-speed connectivity options.

Verizon Fios

Verizon Fios provides fiber-optic internet service recognized for its high speeds and reliability, with plans starting at around $49.99/month and speeds up to 2 Gbps. Verizon Fios covers approximately 85% of Manhattan, including most commercial and residential buildings in Midtown and Murray Hill areas.

Astound Broadband Powered by RCN

Astound Broadband (formerly RCN) offers both cable and fiber internet services, known for competitive pricing starting at about $35/month with speeds up to 1.5 Gbps. It has broad coverage in Manhattan, including cable service nearly everywhere, and fiber expanding rapidly in the city.

Spectrum

Spectrum is widely available throughout Manhattan, including the Murray Hill area, offering cable and fiber internet with speeds up to 1 Gbps. Plans start around $30/month, with options to bundle TV and phone services.

Earthlink

Earthlink offers fiber internet service at 161 Madison Ave with speeds up to 1,874 Mbps, serving business customers with high-speed reliable connectivity.

Additional Options

Other providers like Xfinity, Optimum, and satellite providers such as HughesNet and Viasat are also available city-wide but may vary in availability and suitability for 161 Madison Ave specifically.

Transportation near 161 Madison Ave, Manhattan, NYC

161 Madison Avenue is located in Midtown Manhattan, near the intersection of Madison Avenue and East 32nd to East 33rd Streets.

Subway Stations Nearby

33rd Street – Park Avenue Station: Served by the 6 train, just a short walk away.
34th Street – Herald Square Station: Served by the F, M, N, Q, and R trains, also within walking distance.

Bus Stops Nearby

Madison Avenue & East 36th Street (about 1 minute walk)
Madison Avenue & East 37th Street (about 1 minute walk)
Madison Avenue & East 38th Street (about 2 minutes walk)
5th Avenue & West 37th Street (about 3 minutes walk)

Bus Routes Serving Madison Avenue Area

M1, M2, M3, M4, M42, M55
Limited-stop service: M1 Ltd, M2 Limited

Cross Streets

The building is situated on Madison Avenue between East 32nd Street and East 33rd Street in Manhattan.

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