Rent/Lease 20 East 16th Street

20 East 16th Street, Manhattan

Located in the Flatiron District, 20 East 16th Street operates as part of a NYU dormitory complex with ground-floor retail space. The area historically forms part of the Ladies' Mile Historic District, though specific architectural details for this exact building are not fully documented in available records.

Historical Context

The nearby 14-16 East 16th Street (Margaret Louisa Home YWCA, 1891) exemplifies Romanesque Revival architecture from the same era, featuring rock-face brownstone and brick façade with YWCA inscriptions. While 20 East 16th Street's structure isn't explicitly detailed in historical archives, it shares proximity to this notable landmark designed by Robert Henderson Robertson.

Current Use

The property contains 1,290 SF of retail space at street level, historically occupied by a café. The upper floors function as student housing under NYU's residential system.

Neighborhood Profile

• Architectural Era: Late 19th/Early 20th century commercial-residential hybrid typical of the Ladies' Mile area
• Walkability: Directly adjacent to Union Square's transit hub and park
• Demographics: Average resident age 36, household income $150,288/year

Building Amenities at 20 East 16th Street, Manhattan, NYC

• 24-hour doorman and concierge service providing security and convenience
• Beautifully landscaped roof deck with panoramic Manhattan skyline views
• Fitness center
• On-site laundry room
• Bike storage
• Private storage units
• Elevator access
• Pet-friendly (cats and dogs allowed)
• Pied-à-terre allowed

Office Tenants at 20 East 16th Street, Manhattan, NYC

20 East 16th Street is primarily a retail-focused property with available retail space as of the latest update in 2025. There is no detailed public information specifically listing office tenants for this building at this time.

The building is located in the Flatiron District of Manhattan and primarily serves retail uses, including being situated at the base of a NYU dormitory with an existing cafe, which emphasizes non-cooking food uses for its retail tenants.

For office tenants in the immediate vicinity of 16th Street in Manhattan, other nearby buildings such as 116 East 16th Street house a variety of office tenants, but 20 East 16th Street itself does not have publicly available data on office tenants rented or leased.

Additional commercial real estate listings focus mainly on retail space availability rather than office occupancy at this address.

Internet Providers at 20 East 16th Street, Manhattan, NYC

The following internet providers are available for residential and business service at 20 East 16th Street in Manhattan, NYC, offering a range of connection types including fiber, cable, and 5G services:

Verizon Fios

• Connection Types: Fiber, 5G
• Speeds: 300 Mbps up to 2,300 Mbps
• Starting Price: Approximately $34.99/month (with mobile plan)
• Data Caps: None

Spectrum

• Connection Type: Cable, Fiber
• Speeds: 100 Mbps up to 1,000 Mbps
• Starting Price: Around $30/month
• Data Caps: None

Astound Broadband Powered by RCN

• Connection Types: Cable, Fiber
• Speeds: 300 Mbps up to 1,500 Mbps
• Starting Price: Around $25/month
• Data Caps: None

T-Mobile 5G Home Internet

• Connection Type: 5G Wireless
• Speeds: 87 Mbps up to 415 Mbps
• Starting Price: $35 - $55/month (with mobile plan)
• Data Caps: None

These providers represent the most prominent and widely available options in Manhattan, including at or near 20 East 16th Street, with strong fiber and cable infrastructure as well as emerging 5G home internet services. Availability can vary slightly by exact building location and unit, so precise address verification is recommended for final confirmation.

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