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Rent/Lease Office 18 E 41st St

$ / SF SF Monthly Rent
$ 55.5
$ 49.5

Nearby Sublease office Spaces for Rent

Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Fifth Ave & East 44th Street $ 65
13,500
$ 73,125
Third Ave & East 39th Street $ 35
49,100
$ 143,208
Lexington Ave & East 43rd Street $ 55
12,900
$ 59,125
5th Ave & East 44th Street $ 70
9,600
$ 56,400
Park Ave & East 45th Street $ 98
9,700
$ 79,216
E 42nd St & Lexington Avenue $ 40
55,700
$ 185,666
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Park Ave & East 39th Street $ 99
4,200
$ 34,650
Fifth Ave & East 44th Street $ 50
3,300
$ 13,750
E 42nd St & Lexington Avenue $ 49
4,800
$ 19,600
Lexington Ave & East 41st Street $ 63
3,800
$ 19,950
5th Ave & East 44th Street $ 71
7,000
$ 41,416
Park Ave & East 40th Street $ 66
4,300
$ 23,650
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Fifth Ave & East 45th Street $ 50
2,100
$ 8,750
Park Ave & East 40th Street $ 68
2,000
$ 11,250
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Fifth Ave & East 45th Street $ 40
10,300
$ 34,333
Lexington Ave & East 41st Street $ 25
7,300
$ 15,056
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
E 42nd St & Park Avenue $ 42
5,100
$ 17,850
Fifth Ave & East 44th Street $ 52
3,300
$ 14,162
E 42nd St & Lexington Avenue $ 52
4,800
$ 20,800
Lexington Ave & East 41st Street $ 27
5,600
$ 12,716
Madison Ave & East 40th Street $ 59
4,200
$ 20,562
E 41st St & Fifth Avenue $ 47
2,700
$ 10,575
Fifth Ave & East 45th Street $ 54
3,400
$ 15,300
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Fifth Ave & East 45th Street $ 52
2,100
$ 9,012
Lexington Ave & East 40th Street $ 41
2,100
$ 7,175
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
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Nearby office Spaces for Rent

Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Vanderbilt Ave & East 43rd Street $ 125
15,800
$ 164,583
Fifth Ave & East 46th Street $ 69
11,400
$ 65,550
Park Ave & East 41st Avenue $ 175
12,200
$ 177,916
Lexington Ave & East 42nd Street $ 69
7,400
$ 42,550
Third Ave & East 40th Street $ 60
27,700
$ 138,500
Park Ave & East 39th Street $ 105
12,400
$ 108,500
E 42nd St & Lexington Avenue $ 69
28,500
$ 163,875
Fifth Ave & East 40th Street $ 85
11,200
$ 79,333
Madison Ave & East 45th Street $ 85
14,200
$ 100,583
E 42nd St & Madison Avenue $ 84
12,700
$ 88,900
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Park Ave & East 40th Street $ 98
3,200
$ 26,133
E 45th St & Lexington Avenue $ 81
4,300
$ 29,025
Lexington Ave & East 42nd Street $ 67
4,000
$ 22,333
Third Ave & East 40th Street $ 63
3,600
$ 18,900
Third Ave & East 42nd Street $ 70
5,500
$ 32,083
E 42nd St & Lexington Avenue $ 58
4,100
$ 19,816
Vanderbilt Ave & East 44th Street $ 49
5,300
$ 21,641
Third Ave & East 41st Street $ 55
5,100
$ 23,375
Third Ave & East 41st Street $ 70
4,800
$ 28,000
Third Ave & Between East 44th Street $ 65
4,800
$ 26,000
Third Ave & East 46th Street $ 62
4,100
$ 21,183
Third Ave & East 39th Street $ 70
4,700
$ 27,416
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
E 45th St & Lexington Avenue $ 75
2,400
$ 15,000
Lexington Ave & East 42nd Street $ 61
1,500
$ 7,625
Park Ave & East 41st Street $ 85
2,300
$ 16,291
E 44th St & East 44th Street $ 82
2,300
$ 15,716
Lexington Ave & East 41st Street $ 57
1,500
$ 7,125
Third Ave & East 41st Street $ 55
1,700
$ 7,791
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Fifth Ave & East 42nd Street $ 58
7,400
$ 35,766
E 42nd St & Park Avenue $ 59
9,700
$ 47,691
E 42nd St & Lexington Avenue $ 65
8,400
$ 45,500
Madison Ave & East 40th Street $ 66
14,600
$ 79,691
Vanderbilt Ave & East 44th Street $ 79
8,100
$ 53,325
Fifth Ave & East 45th Street $ 68
7,900
$ 44,766
E 44th St & Third Avenue $ 58
8,400
$ 40,600
E 45th St & Third Avenue $ 48
7,100
$ 28,400
Madison Ave & East 40th Street $ 59
16,000
$ 78,666
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
E 41st St & Fifth Avenue $ 59
5,300
$ 26,058
E 45th St & Third Avenue $ 48
5,000
$ 20,000
Madison Ave & East 40th Street $ 56
6,900
$ 32,200
E 44th St & Third Avenue $ 48
4,500
$ 18,000
E 45th St & Fifth Avenue $ 55
3,800
$ 17,416
E 42nd St & Park Avenue $ 66
6,700
$ 36,850
Madison Ave & East 40th Street $ 45
3,500
$ 13,125
Madison Ave & East 40th Street $ 75
3,600
$ 22,500
Madison Ave & East 41st Avenue $ 56
5,700
$ 26,600
Madison Ave & East 41st Avenue $ 61
2,600
$ 13,216
Lexington Ave & East 41st Street $ 60
3,700
$ 18,500
Vanderbilt Ave & East 44th Street $ 50
4,000
$ 16,666
Fifth Ave & East 45th Street $ 84
6,800
$ 47,600
Third Ave & Between East 44th Street $ 66
4,800
$ 26,400
E 42nd St & Lexington Avenue $ 55
3,300
$ 15,125
Madison Ave & East 39th Street $ 50
2,700
$ 11,250
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
E 46th St & Fifth Avenue $ 132
2,000
$ 22,000
E 45th St & Third Avenue $ 47
1,700
$ 6,658
Madison Ave & East 41st Avenue $ 55
2,000
$ 9,166
Lexington Ave & East 40th Street $ 43
2,100
$ 7,525
Fifth Ave & East 42nd Street $ 60
1,600
$ 8,000
Lexington Ave & East 44th Street $ 55
1,500
$ 6,875
E 42nd St & Lexington Avenue $ 61
2,200
$ 11,183
E 42nd St & Madison Avenue $ 69
2,100
$ 12,075
Second Ave & East 43rd Street $ 59
2,300
$ 11,308
Madison Ave & East 39th Street $ 52
1,900
$ 8,233
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Fifth Ave & Between East 42nd Street $ 84
9,200
$ 64,400
Fifth Ave & East 39th Street $ 52
7,300
$ 31,633
E 39th St & Fifth Avenue $ 40
7,900
$ 26,004
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Fifth Ave & Between East 42nd Street $ 84
6,000
$ 41,750
E 40th St & Lexington Avenue $ 48
3,000
$ 12,125
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
E 40th St & Lexington Avenue $ 50
1,600
$ 6,733

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Office Tenants Rented / Leased 18 East 41st Street
  • East Boy Inc leased 1,354 SF
  • George Sexton Associates leased 1,328 SF
  • Morgan Levine Dolan, PC leased 4,342 SF
  • Serving By Irving Inc leased 0 SF
  • Tomiz leased 500 SF
  • Cynergy Physical leased 0 SF
  • Dr. David Cole leased 632 SF
  • Pelvic Rehabilitation Medi… leased 1,500 SF
  • J One Corporation leased 1,572 SF
  • Kenneth Bieber Insurance leased 1,000 SF
Nearby Office Tenants Leased
  • BDO Seidman leased 121,441 SF at 100 Park Ave
  • The United Nations leased 120,000 SF at 730 Third Ave
  • Convene leased 116,000 SF at 530 Fifth Avenue
  • WeWork leased 115,000 SF at 149 Madison Avenue
  • McLaughlin & Stern leased 112,000 SF at 260 Madison Avenue
  • TBWA Worldwide leased 107,308 SF at 488 Madison Ave
  • KPMG LLP leased 102,979 SF at 560 Lexington Ave
  • Bonnier Corp. leased 100,750 SF at 2 Park Ave
  • Crain Communications leased 100,000 SF at 711 Third Ave
  • Pernod Ricard USA, Inc. leased 97,444 SF at 250 Park Ave
Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • Le Pain Quotidien leased 6,050 SF at 3 Park Ave
  • Brooks Brothers leased 6,000 SF at 11 East 44th St
  • National Basketball Association leased 6,000 SF at 590 Fifth Ave
  • Designer Bargain Store leased 5,800 SF at 417 Fifth Ave
  • Fine & Rare leased 5,702 SF at 9 East 37th Street
  • Lex Dees Stores Inc. leased 5,372 SF at 420 Lexington Ave
  • Sephora leased 5,316 SF at 300 Madison Avenue
  • Wells Fargo leased 4,700 SF at 535 Madison Avenue
  • Joseph Abboud leased 4,600 SF at 424 Madison Ave
  • Daum Inc.; Haviland Inc. leased 4,500 SF at 499 Park Ave
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Tenant Broker’s Perspective: Return-to-office mandates are driving up rental prices at 18 East 41st Street. This trend is projected to continue. Opportunities for subleases remain available at 18 East 41st Street and in the nearby Grand Central neighborhood.
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18 East 41st Street Property Overview

Building Address: 18 E 41st St, New York NY 10017
Building Name: Central Plaza Building
Building Alternate Address: 18 E 41st St
Zip Code:10017
Neighborhood:Grand Central
Borough:Manhattan
Stories:21
Year Built:1913
Building Class:B
Block & lot:01275-0061

History of 18 East 41st Street, Manhattan, NYC

18 East 41st Street is an early skyscraper completed in 1914, notable for its striking white, beige, and blue terra-cotta facade. It was one of the first phases of commercial development in East Midtown, a period marked by the construction of various high-rise buildings near Grand Central Terminal.

The building was designed by the architectural firm George & Edward Blum, celebrated for their unique and unusual ornamental facades. At twenty-one stories tall, it predates the 1916 zoning resolution and rises without setbacks, showcasing a strong vertical emphasis created by the interplay of thick and thin piers.

Architecturally, 18 East 41st Street is an early example of neo-Gothic style skyscrapers in New York City. Its elaborate terra-cotta decoration incorporates influences from medieval European cathedrals as well as modern design trends of the early 20th century, including works by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Josef Hoffmann. The building features sculpted window frames, distinctive grid patterns, pointed arches, and angled projections on its upper stories.

Originally, the building included a five-room penthouse apartment on the roof designed to resemble a bungalow-type residence. This penthouse was occupied by notable figures such as Broadway actor Donald Brian and movie director Dudley Murphy. Additionally, the roof housed a speakeasy that was shut down by prohibition agents in 1932.

Throughout its history, the building has hosted a variety of tenants including private clubs, publishers, doctors, architects, and medical offices. It also served as a site for exhibitions related to home builders and architectural designs, reflecting its status as an upscale office building with modern amenities of the time, such as four high-speed elevators and ample light exposure on all sides.

Though the building’s base has undergone respectful modifications, the majority of the facade remains unchanged, retaining its historic character. The facade’s Gothic Revival elements, including floriform clusters, trailing vines, and heraldic shields, continue to make 18 East 41st Street a striking architectural landmark in Midtown Manhattan.

Designated as an individual landmark in 2016, this building represents one of Midtown’s earliest and finest examples of early 20th-century skyscraper design, marking an important chapter in New York City’s architectural and commercial development.

18 East 41st Street, Manhattan, NYC

Location: Midtown South, Manhattan, New York, NY 10017

Building Details:

  • 22 stories
  • 42 units
  • Built in 1950, with last alteration in 1986
  • Building size: 92,949 sq. ft.
  • Lot size: 4,950 sq. ft. (50 ft x 99 ft)
  • Building class: Office Only with or without Commercial - 20 Stories or More (O4)
  • Zoning District: C5-2.5

Neighborhood: Murray Hill, Midtown South

Office Space Available Highlights

  • 7th Floor, Suite 701: 2,613 SF - Office space available now
  • 8th Floor, Suite 802: 892 SF - Full build-out, available now
  • 8th Floor, Suite 806: 1,680 SF - Office, available now
  • 10th Floor: 5,200 SF - Office, available now
  • 12th Floor, Suite 1202: 2,219 SF - Office, available now
  • 13th Floor: 5,200 SF - Office, available now
  • 19th Floor, Suite 1902: 1,884 SF - Full build-out, available now
  • Penthouse, Suite PH: 4,000 SF - Built and furnished, large private outdoor patio

Rental Rate: Approximately $45.00 /SF/YR (negotiable)

Property Features

  • 24 Hour Access
  • Bus Line and Metro/Subway access nearby
  • Energy Star Labeled building
  • Near Grand Central Terminal, Penn Station, and Port Authority Bus Terminal

Nearby Amenities and Schools

  • Repertory Company High School for Theatre Arts (Public, grades 9-12) - 0.3 mi
  • Murray Hill Academy (Public, grades 9-12) - 0.4 mi
  • Unity Center For Urban Technologies (Public, grades 9-12) - 0.4 mi
  • Manhattan Academy For Arts And Languages (Public, grades 9-12) - 0.4 mi

Building Amenities at 18 E 41st St, Manhattan, NYC:

  • Elevator
  • 24-hour building access
  • Attended lobby
  • Modern office spaces
  • Historic charm with modern elements
  • No pets allowed


Office Tenants at 18 East 41st Street, Manhattan, NYC

  • Private clubs
  • Publishers
  • Doctors

Building Highlights

  • Located in Midtown Manhattan
  • Convenient access to Grand Central Terminal and major subway lines
  • 24-hour attended lobby

Space Characteristics

  • Variety of available spaces from 892 to 23,688 SF
  • Options include full floor and partial floors
  • Penthouse with private outdoor patio available

Internet Providers at 18 E 41st St, Manhattan, NYC

The following Internet service providers offer coverage or services at 18 E 41st St, Manhattan, New York City:

  • Earthlink: Provides fiber internet with speeds up to 2,300 Mbps, serving a significant portion of Manhattan.
  • Verizon Fios: Known for high-speed fiber internet starting at 300 Mbps, going up to 2 Gbps, widely available in Manhattan including Midtown.
  • Astound Broadband Powered by RCN: Offers cable and fiber internet with competitive pricing and unlimited data plans, covering much of Manhattan.
  • Spectrum: Ubiquitous cable and fiber internet coverage with speeds up to 1 Gbps, available throughout Manhattan.

18 East 41st Street, Manhattan, is strategically located near several major transportation hubs, including:

  • Grand Central Terminal: This iconic station is a short walk away and connects to multiple subway lines (4, 5, 6, 7) and commuter trains.
  • Penn Station and Port Authority Bus Terminal are also within easy walking distance, providing access to additional trains and buses.

The nearest cross streets are:

  • Park Avenue
  • First Avenue
  • Lexington Avenue
  • Madison Avenue
Office Tenants Rented / Leased 18 East 41st Street
  • East Boy Inc leased 1,354 SF
  • George Sexton Associates leased 1,328 SF
  • Morgan Levine Dolan, PC leased 4,342 SF
  • Serving By Irving Inc leased 0 SF
  • Tomiz leased 500 SF
  • Cynergy Physical leased 0 SF
  • Dr. David Cole leased 632 SF
  • Pelvic Rehabilitation Medi… leased 1,500 SF
  • J One Corporation leased 1,572 SF
  • Kenneth Bieber Insurance leased 1,000 SF

Nearby Office Tenants Leased
  • BDO Seidman leased 121,441 SF at 100 Park Ave
  • The United Nations leased 120,000 SF at 730 Third Ave
  • Convene leased 116,000 SF at 530 Fifth Avenue
  • WeWork leased 115,000 SF at 149 Madison Avenue
  • McLaughlin & Stern leased 112,000 SF at 260 Madison Avenue
  • TBWA Worldwide leased 107,308 SF at 488 Madison Ave
  • KPMG LLP leased 102,979 SF at 560 Lexington Ave
  • Bonnier Corp. leased 100,750 SF at 2 Park Ave
  • Crain Communications leased 100,000 SF at 711 Third Ave
  • Pernod Ricard USA, Inc. leased 97,444 SF at 250 Park Ave

Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • Le Pain Quotidien leased 6,050 SF at 3 Park Ave
  • Brooks Brothers leased 6,000 SF at 11 East 44th St
  • National Basketball Association leased 6,000 SF at 590 Fifth Ave
  • Designer Bargain Store leased 5,800 SF at 417 Fifth Ave
  • Fine & Rare leased 5,702 SF at 9 East 37th Street
  • Lex Dees Stores Inc. leased 5,372 SF at 420 Lexington Ave
  • Sephora leased 5,316 SF at 300 Madison Avenue
  • Wells Fargo leased 4,700 SF at 535 Madison Avenue
  • Joseph Abboud leased 4,600 SF at 424 Madison Ave
  • Daum Inc.; Haviland Inc. leased 4,500 SF at 499 Park Ave
Office Tenants Rented / Leased 18 East 41st Street
  • East Boy Inc leased 1,354 SF
  • George Sexton Associates leased 1,328 SF
  • Morgan Levine Dolan, PC leased 4,342 SF
  • Serving By Irving Inc leased 0 SF
  • Tomiz leased 500 SF
  • Cynergy Physical leased 0 SF
  • Dr. David Cole leased 632 SF
  • Pelvic Rehabilitation Medi… leased 1,500 SF
  • J One Corporation leased 1,572 SF
  • Kenneth Bieber Insurance leased 1,000 SF
Nearby Office Tenants Leased
  • BDO Seidman leased 121,441 SF at 100 Park Ave
  • The United Nations leased 120,000 SF at 730 Third Ave
  • Convene leased 116,000 SF at 530 Fifth Avenue
  • WeWork leased 115,000 SF at 149 Madison Avenue
  • McLaughlin & Stern leased 112,000 SF at 260 Madison Avenue
  • TBWA Worldwide leased 107,308 SF at 488 Madison Ave
  • KPMG LLP leased 102,979 SF at 560 Lexington Ave
  • Bonnier Corp. leased 100,750 SF at 2 Park Ave
  • Crain Communications leased 100,000 SF at 711 Third Ave
  • Pernod Ricard USA, Inc. leased 97,444 SF at 250 Park Ave
Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • Le Pain Quotidien leased 6,050 SF at 3 Park Ave
  • Brooks Brothers leased 6,000 SF at 11 East 44th St
  • National Basketball Association leased 6,000 SF at 590 Fifth Ave
  • Designer Bargain Store leased 5,800 SF at 417 Fifth Ave
  • Fine & Rare leased 5,702 SF at 9 East 37th Street
  • Lex Dees Stores Inc. leased 5,372 SF at 420 Lexington Ave
  • Sephora leased 5,316 SF at 300 Madison Avenue
  • Wells Fargo leased 4,700 SF at 535 Madison Avenue
  • Joseph Abboud leased 4,600 SF at 424 Madison Ave
  • Daum Inc.; Haviland Inc. leased 4,500 SF at 499 Park Ave

Recent News About 18 East 41st Street

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