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Rent/Lease Office 2 W 45th St

$ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
Negotiable
$ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
$ 50

Nearby Sublease office Spaces for Rent

Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
Times Sq & West 41st Street $ 72.5
9,200
$ 55,583
W 46th St & Avenue of the Americas $ 60
25,300
$ 126,500
Fifth Ave & West 44th Street $ 75
7,800
$ 48,750
Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
Fifth Ave & West 45th Street $ 58
2,800
$ 13,533
Avenue of the Americas & West 46th Street $ 40.5
4,200
$ 14,175
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Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
W 45th St & Avenue of the Americas $ 45
3,100
$ 11,625
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Windowed office/person
Interior office/person
Team Rooms
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Nearby office Spaces for Rent

Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
Fifth Ave & West 44th Street $ 75
15,100
$ 94,375
Fifth Ave & West 43rd Street $ 185
10,300
$ 158,791
Fifth Ave & West 42nd Street $ 95
14,300
$ 113,208
Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
Broadway & West 43rd Street $ 63
3,000
$ 15,750
W 45th St & Seventh Avenue $ 71.5
3,100
$ 18,470
W 47th St & Avenue of the Americas $ 68.5
4,500
$ 25,687
Broadway & Eighth Avenue $ 64
4,600
$ 24,533
Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
Avenue of the Americas & West 43rd Street $ 85
1,500
$ 10,625
Avenue of the Americas & West 43rd Street $ 90
2,200
$ 16,500
W 47th St & Avenue of the Americas $ 96
1,700
$ 13,600
W 44th St & Fifth Avenue $ 77
2,400
$ 15,400
Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
7th Ave & West 40th Street $ 36
9,500
$ 28,500
Avenue of the Americas & West 44th Street $ 64.5
11,900
$ 63,962
Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
Broadway & Eighth Avenue $ 64
4,500
$ 24,000
W 41st St & Seventh Avenue $ 50
2,900
$ 12,083
W 45th St & Avenue of the Americas $ 45
3,800
$ 14,250
W 45th St & Sixth Avenue $ 36
4,400
$ 13,200
7th Ave & West 40th Street $ 41
2,500
$ 8,541
W 44th St & Avenue of the Americas $ 45
4,400
$ 16,500
W 44th St & Fifth Avenue $ 48
4,500
$ 18,000
Broadway & Seventh Avenue $ 43
2,500
$ 8,958
7th Ave & West 48th Street $ 47
5,600
$ 21,933
Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
Broadway & Eighth Avenue $ 64
2,200
$ 11,733
W 44th St & Fifth Avenue $ 48
2,000
$ 8,000
W 45th St & Sixth Avenue $ 42
2,400
$ 8,400
Times Sq & Seventh Avenue $ 58
1,900
$ 9,183
Broadway & Seventh Avenue $ 41
1,800
$ 6,150
7th Ave & West 40th Street $ 37.5
2,200
$ 6,875
W 44th St & Avenue of the Americas $ 47
2,000
$ 7,833
Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
Eleventh Ave & West 44th Street $ 38.94
8,700
$ 28,231
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W 45th St & Eleventh Avenue $ 32
3,000
$ 8,000
W 46th St & Between Seventh Avenue $ 32.5
2,800
$ 7,583
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Retail Spaces for Rent at 2 W 45th St

Rent Retail 2 W 45th St

$ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
Negotiable
Negotiable

Rent Medical Space at 2 W 45th St

Office Tenants Rented / Leased 2 West 45th Street
  • Deli Plus leased 1,500 SF
  • Rosenberg & Chesnov CP… leased 1,500 SF
  • NOLA Physical Therapy leased 1,950 SF
  • Gisela Chavez Law Offices leased 1,400 SF
  • Appsolute Consulting leased 800 SF
  • Sydness Architects PC leased 1,550 SF
  • Starbucks leased 1,500 SF
  • Advice Personnel, Inc. leased 3,744 SF
  • International March-The L… leased 2,032 SF
  • 321 Launch leased 8,659 SF
Retail Tenants Rented / Leased 2 West 45th Street
  • Starbucks leased 4,500 SF
  • Armonk Farm Inc. leased 6,400 SF
Nearby Office Tenants Leased
  • Avon Products leased 246,500 SF at 777 Third Ave
  • Def Jam Recordings leased 244,203 SF at 1755 Broadway
  • Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz LLP leased 242,464 SF at 51 West 52nd St
  • Guggenheim leased 242,156 SF at 330 Madison Ave
  • Colgate-Palmolive Company leased 241,657 SF at 300 Park Avenue
  • Bank of America Private B… leased 240,408 SF at 114 West 47th St
  • PwC leased 240,384 SF at 90 Park Ave
  • Time Inc. leased 240,000 SF at 135 West 50th St
  • WeWork leased 236,000 SF at 1440 Broadway
  • TikTok leased 232,000 SF at 151 West 42nd Street
Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • The Donnell Library Center leased 13,124 SF at 485 Lexington Ave
  • Guess leased 13,000 SF at 575 Fifth Ave
  • Sephora leased 13,000 SF at 5 Times Sq
  • Lyceum Kennedy International School leased 12,708 SF at 815 Second Avenue
  • STK restaurant leased 12,659 SF at 1114 Sixth Ave
  • F?te leased 12,063 SF at 231 West 39th Street
  • Staples leased 12,000 SF at 675 Third Ave
  • Duane Reade leased 11,717 SF at 575 Lexington Ave
  • Urbanspace leased 11,400 SF at 570 Lexington Avenue
  • BNP Foods leased 11,000 SF at 290 Madison Ave
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Tenant Broker’s Perspective: Return-to-office mandates are driving up rental prices at 2 West 45th Street. This trend is projected to continue. Opportunities for subleases remain available at 2 West 45th Street and in the nearby Times Square neighborhood.
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2 West 45th Street Property Overview

Building Address: 2 W 45th St, New York NY 10036
Building Alternate Address: 2 W 45th St
Zip Code:10036
Neighborhood:Times Square
Borough:Manhattan
Stories:18
Year Built:1910
Building Class:B
Block & lot:01260-0042

2 West 45th Street, also known as the Putnam Building, is a historic office building located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, New York City. Completed in 1910, it was designed by the architectural firm Schwartz & Gross.

The building features 16 stories and is situated in a vibrant area surrounded by iconic landmarks such as Grand Central Terminal, the New York Public Library, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and the Museum of Modern Art. It offers easy access to major subway lines, including the 4, 5, 6, 7, S, Q, and D trains.

The Putnam Building has been renovated over the years, with notable renovations occurring in 2012. It provides modern amenities like 24/7 access, an attended lobby, and high-speed internet connectivity. Its ground floor is occupied by Starbucks.

Historically, the area where the building stands was known for its vibrant atmosphere, evolving from a commercial hub to a center of diverse activities, including office spaces for healthcare, architecture, and financial services.

  • Address: 2 West 45th Street, New York, NY 10036
  • Also known as: Putnam Building
  • Building class: B office space
  • Year built: 1910
  • Architect: Schwartz & Gross
  • Floors: 16 stories (110,000 SF)
  • Renovation year: 2012
  • Key tenants: Starbucks (ground floor), Manhattan Dental Associates, WDJ New York, Auschwitz Institute
  • Typical rent range: $50+/SF (Class B)
  • Transit access: 4/5/6/7/S/Q/D trains
  • Neighborhood: Times Square submarket, Midtown Manhattan

The building at 2 W 45th St, Manhattan, NYC, offers the following amenities:

  • 24 Hour Access
  • Bus Line
  • Conferencing Facility - recently installed for tenant use
  • Metro/Subway access nearby
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Attended Lobby
  • Modern Cooling and Heating Systems (a mix of water and air-cooled units for cooling, and a steam heating system)
  • High-Bandwidth Internet Access
  • Wired Silver Certification for connectivity
  • Cleaning and Maintenance Services provided by the landlord, typically on Mondays

Office Tenants at 2 West 45th Street, Manhattan, NYC

The Putnam Building at 2 West 45th Street hosts various office tenants from diverse industries including financial services, healthcare, architecture and design, and jewelry trade.

  • WDJ New York
  • Manhattan Dental Associates
  • Diamondstar
  • Auschwitz Institute for Peace and Reconciliation
  • KAHN Architecture & Design
  • FuncPhysio
  • Field Street Capital Management

Starbucks occupies the ground-floor retail space.


Internet Providers at 2 West 45th Street, Manhattan:

  • Verizon FiOS
  • Time Warner Cable (likely Spectrum)

For fiber options, nearby buildings including 120 West 45th Street (Tower 45) list Verizon FiOS and business-grade carriers like L3 Communications and XO Communications, though availability at this specific address should be confirmed with providers directly.


2 West 45th Street, Manhattan, NYC is conveniently located near several major transportation options. It is situated between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, providing easy access to public transport.

Closest subway stations include: - 42nd Street–Bryant Park: 8-minute walk - Times Square: 8-minute walk - 47th–50th Streets–Rockefeller Center: 5-minute walk - Grand Central Terminal: 6-minute walk

Cross streets: Fifth Avenue and Sixth Avenue.

For additional commuting options, nearby bus stops are available, offering routes such as the 42ND ST and M42 buses.

Walking distance to major landmarks like the New York Public Library and St. Patrick’s Cathedral facilitates easy exploration of the surrounding area.

Office Tenants Rented / Leased 2 West 45th Street
  • Deli Plus leased 1,500 SF
  • Rosenberg & Chesnov CP… leased 1,500 SF
  • NOLA Physical Therapy leased 1,950 SF
  • Gisela Chavez Law Offices leased 1,400 SF
  • Appsolute Consulting leased 800 SF
  • Sydness Architects PC leased 1,550 SF
  • Starbucks leased 1,500 SF
  • Advice Personnel, Inc. leased 3,744 SF
  • International March-The L… leased 2,032 SF
  • 321 Launch leased 8,659 SF
Retail Tenants Rented / Leased 2 West 45th Street
  • Starbucks leased 4,500 SF
  • Armonk Farm Inc. leased 6,400 SF
Nearby Office Tenants Leased
  • Avon Products leased 246,500 SF at 777 Third Ave
  • Def Jam Recordings leased 244,203 SF at 1755 Broadway
  • Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz LLP leased 242,464 SF at 51 West 52nd St
  • Guggenheim leased 242,156 SF at 330 Madison Ave
  • Colgate-Palmolive Company leased 241,657 SF at 300 Park Avenue
  • Bank of America Private B… leased 240,408 SF at 114 West 47th St
  • PwC leased 240,384 SF at 90 Park Ave
  • Time Inc. leased 240,000 SF at 135 West 50th St
  • WeWork leased 236,000 SF at 1440 Broadway
  • TikTok leased 232,000 SF at 151 West 42nd Street
Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • The Donnell Library Center leased 13,124 SF at 485 Lexington Ave
  • Guess leased 13,000 SF at 575 Fifth Ave
  • Sephora leased 13,000 SF at 5 Times Sq
  • Lyceum Kennedy International School leased 12,708 SF at 815 Second Avenue
  • STK restaurant leased 12,659 SF at 1114 Sixth Ave
  • F?te leased 12,063 SF at 231 West 39th Street
  • Staples leased 12,000 SF at 675 Third Ave
  • Duane Reade leased 11,717 SF at 575 Lexington Ave
  • Urbanspace leased 11,400 SF at 570 Lexington Avenue
  • BNP Foods leased 11,000 SF at 290 Madison Ave

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Onsite Networks testimonial I am writing in recognition of the quality service provided by Optimal Spaces Inc. and Stephen Sunderland in finding us a sublease at 41 Madison Avenue. We strongly recommend them for the excellent job they did. They were efficient and responsive 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. I look forward to working with the team at Optimal Spaces Inc. again. Very truly yours, Dennis Jules Kessler Chief Financial Officer On Site Networks, Inc
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