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Nearby Sublease office Spaces for Rent

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
W 46th St & Avenue of the Americas	$ 60	25,300	$ 126,500
Fifth Ave & West 44th Street	$ 76	7,800	$ 49,725
Times Sq & West 41st Street	$ 71	9,200	$ 54,433

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Avenue of the Americas & West 46th Street	$ 40	4,200	$ 14,175

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W 45th St & Avenue of the Americas	$ 45	3,100	$ 11,625

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Type of Space	Class A/month	Class B/month	Class C/month
Windowed office/person	$ 2100	$ 1900	$ 775
Interior office/person	$ 1350	$ 1400	$ 525
Team Rooms	$ 10100	$ 8650	$ 5025
Suites	$ 20100	$ 12650	$ 7025

Nearby office Spaces for Rent

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Fifth Ave & West 44th Street	$ 75	15,100	$ 94,375
Fifth Ave & West 42nd Street	$ 125	8,800	$ 91,666
Avenue of the Americas & West 46th Street	$ 70	27,500	$ 161,562
Avenue of the Americas & West 43rd Street	$ 96	11,500	$ 91,520

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Avenue of the Americas & West 43rd Street	$ 90	4,700	$ 35,250
W 45th St & Seventh Avenue	$ 72	3,100	$ 18,729
Broadway & Eighth Avenue	$ 64	4,600	$ 24,533
W 47th St & Avenue of the Americas	$ 70	4,500	$ 26,062

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Avenue of the Americas & West 43rd Street	$ 90	2,200	$ 16,500
Avenue of the Americas & West 43rd Street	$ 85	1,500	$ 10,625

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7th Ave & West 40th Street	$ 36	9,500	$ 28,500

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Broadway & Seventh Avenue	$ 43	2,500	$ 8,958
W 44th St & Thirty Fifth Avenue	$ 48	4,500	$ 18,000
W 41st St & Seventh Avenue	$ 50	2,900	$ 12,083
W 45th St & Sixth Avenue	$ 37	4,400	$ 13,566
Broadway & Eighth Avenue	$ 64	4,500	$ 24,000
W 44th St & Avenue of the Americas	$ 45	4,400	$ 16,500
7th Ave & West 40th Street	$ 42	2,500	$ 8,750
7th Ave & West 48th Street	$ 47	5,600	$ 21,933
W 45th St & Avenue of the Americas	$ 45	3,800	$ 14,250

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Broadway & Seventh Avenue	$ 41	1,800	$ 6,150
W 44th St & Thirty Fifth Avenue	$ 48	2,000	$ 8,000
Times Sq & Seventh Avenue	$ 58	1,900	$ 9,183
W 45th St & Sixth Avenue	$ 42	2,400	$ 8,400
Broadway & Eighth Avenue	$ 64	2,200	$ 11,733
7th Ave & West 40th Street	$ 38	2,200	$ 6,875

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W 45th St & Eleventh Avenue	$ 32	3,000	$ 8,000
W 46th St & Between 7th Avenue	$ 34	2,800	$ 7,816

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Tenant Broker’s Perspective: Return-to-office mandates are driving up rental prices at 1619 Broadway. This trend is projected to continue. Opportunities for subleases remain available at 1619 Broadway and in the nearby Times Square neighborhood.

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Property Summary

1619 Broadway Property Overview

Building Address:	1619 Broadway, New York NY 10019
Building Name:	The Brill At West 49th Street
Building Alternate Address:	1619 Broadway
Zip Code:	10019
Neighborhood:	Times Square
Borough:	Manhattan
Stories:	11
Year Built:	1931
Building Class:	B
Block & lot:	01021-0019

History of 1619 Broadway – The Brill Building

The building located at 1619 Broadway, Manhattan, New York City, is famously known as the Brill Building. Constructed in 1931, it was originally named the Alan E. Lefcourt Building after the son of its builder, Abraham E. Lefcourt. The building was designed by architect Victor A. Bark Jr. and is an 11-story office building with approximately 175,000 square feet of rentable space.

The site's early history includes being leased to the Brill brothers, haberdashers who operated a clothing store at the street level in the early 20th century. The building's name derives from Maurice Brill, one of the Brill brothers, who eventually purchased the building.

Strategically positioned on 49th Street just north of Times Square and near the historic Tin Pan Alley neighborhood, the Brill Building became a major center for the American music industry, especially during the late 1950s and 1960s. It housed numerous music publishers, songwriters, agents, and recording studios. The concentration of music businesses and creative talent led to the coining of the term "Brill Building Sound," a distinctive style of mainstream American popular music heavily influenced by Latin music, traditional black gospel, and rhythm and blues.

At its peak in 1962, the Brill Building housed around 165 music businesses, offering a one-stop hub where musicians could write, publish, promote, and produce their work within the same building. Notable artists and songwriters associated with the building include Carole King, Neil Diamond, Burt Bacharach, Hal David, and many others. The collaborative and competitive atmosphere was famously intense, driving prolific music creation.

Architecturally, the Brill Building is designed in the Art Deco style, featuring white brick elevations, terra-cotta reliefs, and decorative stone and brass portrait busts likely representing the developer’s son, Alan Lefcourt. It was designated a New York City landmark on March 23, 2010, recognizing its cultural and architectural significance.

In recent years, the building has undergone renovations and changes in ownership, including a purchase by 1619 Broadway Realty LLC in 2013 and subsequent renovations that modernized parts of the facility. Retail spaces such as CVS Pharmacy and TD Bank currently occupy parts of the ground floor. Despite these changes, the Brill Building remains a symbol of New York City's rich musical heritage and historic architecture.

1619 Broadway, Manhattan, NYC

This building is commonly known as the Brill Building, located in the Theatre District - Times Square neighborhood of Manhattan.

Property Details:

Address: 1619 Broadway, New York, NY 10019
Secondary Address: 207-213 W 49th St
Neighborhood: Theatre District - Times Square
Year Built: 1931
Stories: 11
Building Size: Approximately 158,000 SF
Lot Size: 0.3 Acres
Building Type: Office with Commercial

Purchase History:

Purchase Date: November 1, 2017
Purchase Price: $28,050,000

The Brill Building, located at 1619 Broadway in Manhattan, NYC, offers several notable amenities. Key features include:

24/7 Access: The building provides round-the-clock access, ensuring tenants can work at their convenience.
Doorman Service: A doorman is available to enhance security and provide assistance.
State-of-the-Art Technology Infrastructure: The building is equipped with modern technology to support business operations.
24-Hour Security: Enhanced security measures ensure the safety of all tenants.
Fully Equipped Conference Center: Ideal for hosting meetings or events.
High-Speed Elevators: Efficient movement throughout the building.
On-Site Parking: Available for tenants who require it.
Tenant Lounge and Communal Kitchen: Spaces for employees to relax and recharge.

Office Tenants Rented / Leased at 1619 Broadway, Manhattan, NYC

CVS Pharmacy
MinuteClinic at CVS
CVS Photo
WeWork Office Space
Johnny Marks / St. Nicholas Music, Inc. / St. Nicholas Entertainment / Rudolf Company (6th Floor)
Paul Simon Music, Inc. (5th Floor)
Broadway Video Editorial (Lorne Michaels / Saturday Night Live) (10th Floor)

Internet Providers at 1619 Broadway, Manhattan, NYC:

Verizon New York: Fiber technology with maximum download speed of 1 Gbps and maximum upload speed of 25 Mbps.
Level 3 Communications: Fiber technology with maximum download and upload speeds of 10 Gbps.
tw telecom: Fiber technology with maximum download and upload speeds of 10 Gbps.

Location: 1619 Broadway, Manhattan, NYC

Cross Streets: Near the intersection of Broadway and West 49th Street in Midtown Manhattan.

Transportation Options

Subway Lines (within 0.1 miles)

2 – 7 Avenue Express
1 – Broadway – 7 Avenue Local
Q – Broadway Express
N – Broadway Express
R – Broadway Local
E – 8 Avenue Local
C – 8 Avenue Local
A – 8 Avenue Express

The 2 and 1 trains stop at the 50 St station, just a one-minute walk from 1619 Broadway.

Additional Subway Lines Nearby (within 0.2 miles)

D – 6 Avenue Express
B – 6 Avenue Express

Bus Lines (within 0.1 to 0.2 miles)

M50 – West 42 St Pier to East Side
M7 – Harlem to 14th Street
M20 – Lincoln Center to South Ferry
M104 – West Harlem to Times Square
X-59 – Nanuet
QM1 – Fresh Meadows to Midtown via 6th Avenue
QM6 – Lake Success to Midtown via 6th Avenue
QM5 – Glen Oaks to Midtown via 6th Avenue
SIM3 – Pt. Richmond to Midtown Manhattan Express
SIM1C – Eltingville to Manhattan Express

Walk & Commute

1619 Broadway is rated as a Rider’s Paradise with a Walk Score of 99 out of 100, meaning daily errands can be accomplished without a car.

Nearby parks include Duffy Square, Ramone Aponte Park, and Gutenberg Playground.

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