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Nearby Sublease office Spaces for Rent

Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Times Sq & West 41st Street $ 72
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
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Fifth Ave & West 45th Street $ 58
2,800
$ 13,533
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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W 45th St & Fifth Avenue $ 50
1,900
$ 7,916
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Nearby office Spaces for Rent

Address $ / SF 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 SF Monthly Rent
Broadway & West 43rd Street $ 63
3,000
$ 15,750
W 45th St & Seventh Avenue $ 72
3,100
$ 18,470
W 47th St & Avenue of the Americas $ 68
4,500
$ 25,687
Broadway & Eighth Avenue $ 64
4,600
$ 24,533
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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
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7th Ave & West 40th Street $ 36
9,500
$ 28,500
Avenue of the Americas & West 44th Street $ 64
11,900
$ 63,962
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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 & Thirty 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
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Broadway & Eighth Avenue $ 64
2,200
$ 11,733
W 44th St & Thirty 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 $ 38
2,200
$ 6,875
W 44th St & Avenue of the Americas $ 47
2,000
$ 7,833
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Eleventh Ave & West 44th Street $ 39
8,700
$ 28,231
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W 45th St & Eleventh Avenue $ 32
3,000
$ 8,000
W 46th St & Between 7th Avenue $ 32
2,800
$ 7,583
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Nearby Office Tenants Leased
  • WeWork leased 135,500 SF at 609 Fifth Avenue
  • First Republic Bank leased 130,000 SF at 10 Rockefeller Plaza
  • Katten leased 125,000 SF at 50 Rockefeller Plaza
  • Merrill Lynch Wealth Management leased 125,000 SF at 75 Rockefeller Plaza
  • Indeed leased 125,000 SF at 1120 Avenue of the Americas
  • Scripps Networks LLC leased 120,721 SF at 1180 Sixth Ave
  • Advance Publications leased 120,000 SF at 1166 Sixth Ave
  • Gensler leased 119,414 SF at 1700 Broadway
  • Baker Hostetler LLP leased 118,634 SF at 630 Fifth Ave
  • Convene leased 116,000 SF at 530 Fifth Avenue
Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • Wells Fargo leased 6,710 SF at 1407 Broadway
  • Spot Experience leased 6,500 SF at 600 West 42nd St
  • BenMoha Restaurant Group leased 6,400 SF at 1601 Broadway
  • Armonk Farm Inc. leased 6,400 SF at 2 West 45th St
  • Sur La Table leased 6,174 SF at 300 West 57th St
  • National Basketball Association leased 6,000 SF at 590 Fifth Ave
  • Duane Reade leased 6,000 SF at 1290 Sixth Ave
  • Chick-fil-A leased 5,450 SF at 1180 Avenue of the Americas
  • Carpenters Workshop Gallery leased 5,300 SF at 693 Fifth Avenue
  • Valerie leased 5,275 SF at 45 West 45th Street
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Tenant Broker’s Perspective: Return-to-office mandates are driving up rental prices at 20 West 47th Street. This trend is projected to continue. Opportunities for subleases remain available at 20 West 47th Street and in the nearby Times Square neighborhood.
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20 West 47th Street Property Overview

Building Address: 20 W 47th St, New York NY 10036
Building Alternate Address: 20 W 47th St
Zip Code:10036
Neighborhood:Times Square
Borough:Manhattan
Stories:14
Year Built:1924
Building Class:B
Block & lot:01262-0048

History of 20 West 47th Street, Manhattan, NYC

20 West 47th Street was constructed in 1924 as part of the transformation of Midtown Manhattan, specifically the block between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, into what is now famously known as the Diamond District.

Originally, New York’s jewelry trade was centered on Maiden Lane in Lower Manhattan. By the 1920s, escalating rents in Maiden Lane prompted many diamond and jewelry businesses to relocate uptown. Recognizing this shift, broker Fenimore C. Goode promoted the construction of the building at 20 West 47th Street specifically to attract these jewelry firms from Maiden Lane.

This new building was part of a wave of developments that replaced the previous townhouses and brownstones to accommodate the growing trade. Within a few years, this block of West 47th Street quickly became New York's new hub for the diamond business, effectively shifting the city's jewelry district from downtown to Midtown.

Over the decades, 47th Street evolved from primarily focusing on diamonds and precious stones to also becoming a center for high-end watch consignment and retail, reflecting changing consumer demands. Today, the Diamond District encompasses thousands of businesses and tens of thousands of employees, handling hundreds of millions of dollars in transactions daily, with 20 West 47th Street being a key building in this historic commercial ecosystem.

20 West 47th Street, Manhattan, New York City

Primary Address: 20 West 47th Street

Secondary Address: 16-22 West 47th Street

Neighborhood: Central Midtown, Manhattan

Zip Code: 10036

Building Type: Office with Commercial spaces

Stories: 14

Year Built: 1924

Renovated: 2018

Building Size: Approximately 110,553 to 150,000 square feet

Building Class: B

Typical Floor Size: Approximately 10,000 square feet

Commercial Units: 123

Walk Score: 99 (Walker's Paradise)

Transit Score: 100 (Rider's Paradise)

Location Highlights: Located in the heart of Manhattan's Diamond District, Midtown neighborhood, close to major transit lines and commercial amenities.


Building Amenities at 20 W 47th St, Manhattan, NYC

20 West 47th Street is a 14-story office building constructed in 1924 and renovated in 2018, offering approximately 110,553 square feet of office space.

  • Access to Bus Line transportation
  • Proximity to Metro/Subway stations
  • On-site Property Manager

Office Tenants at 20 West 47th Street, Manhattan, NYC

The following are notable office tenants leasing space in the building located at 20 West 47th Street, Manhattan, New York City:

  • Property Management NYC - Suite 601
  • SYU Properties - Suite 205

Internet Providers at 20 W 47th St, Manhattan, NYC

The following internet service providers offer coverage, including fiber and cable options, in the Midtown Manhattan area where 20 W 47th St is located:

  • Verizon Fios
    Known for high-speed fiber internet with plans starting around $49.99/month and speeds up to 2.3 Gbps. Verizon Fios covers approximately 85% of Manhattan, including Midtown areas.
    Connection Types: Fiber, 5G Internet
  • Astound Broadband (formerly RCN)
    Offers cable and fiber internet with plans starting at about $35/month and speeds up to 1.5 Gbps. Coverage is widespread in Manhattan, including Midtown.
    Connection Types: Cable, Fiber
  • Spectrum
    Ubiquitous cable and fiber coverage throughout Manhattan with plans starting around $30/month and speeds up to 1 Gbps. Known for good all-around availability and bundles.
    Connection Types: Cable, Fiber
  • Xfinity
    Provides cable internet with speeds up to 2 Gbps and plans starting near $30/month.
    Connection Types: Cable
  • Earthlink
    Available in Midtown Manhattan, including nearby 55 W 47th St; provides internet and communication services with high-speed connections.
    Connection Type: Cable, Fiber (typical service types)

Other providers with more limited availability or satellite/fixed wireless solutions include HughesNet, Viasat, Starry Internet, and T-Mobile Home Internet, but their coverage and speeds vary more in Manhattan.


20 W 47th St, Manhattan, NYC, is centrally located with convenient access to public transportation.

Nearest Subway Stations:

  • 49 St Station (7-minute walk)
  • 50 St Station (6-minute walk)
  • 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr (4-minute walk)

Subway Lines:

  • B
  • D
  • F
  • M

Nearest Bus Stops:

  • W 49 St/7 Av
  • 6 Av/W 47 St

Cross Streets:

  • 6th Avenue
  • 7th Avenue
Nearby Office Tenants Leased
  • WeWork leased 135,500 SF at 609 Fifth Avenue
  • First Republic Bank leased 130,000 SF at 10 Rockefeller Plaza
  • Katten leased 125,000 SF at 50 Rockefeller Plaza
  • Merrill Lynch Wealth Management leased 125,000 SF at 75 Rockefeller Plaza
  • Indeed leased 125,000 SF at 1120 Avenue of the Americas
  • Scripps Networks LLC leased 120,721 SF at 1180 Sixth Ave
  • Advance Publications leased 120,000 SF at 1166 Sixth Ave
  • Gensler leased 119,414 SF at 1700 Broadway
  • Baker Hostetler LLP leased 118,634 SF at 630 Fifth Ave
  • Convene leased 116,000 SF at 530 Fifth Avenue

Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • Wells Fargo leased 6,710 SF at 1407 Broadway
  • Spot Experience leased 6,500 SF at 600 West 42nd St
  • BenMoha Restaurant Group leased 6,400 SF at 1601 Broadway
  • Armonk Farm Inc. leased 6,400 SF at 2 West 45th St
  • Sur La Table leased 6,174 SF at 300 West 57th St
  • National Basketball Association leased 6,000 SF at 590 Fifth Ave
  • Duane Reade leased 6,000 SF at 1290 Sixth Ave
  • Chick-fil-A leased 5,450 SF at 1180 Avenue of the Americas
  • Carpenters Workshop Gallery leased 5,300 SF at 693 Fifth Avenue
  • Valerie leased 5,275 SF at 45 West 45th Street
Nearby Office Tenants Leased
  • WeWork leased 135,500 SF at 609 Fifth Avenue
  • First Republic Bank leased 130,000 SF at 10 Rockefeller Plaza
  • Katten leased 125,000 SF at 50 Rockefeller Plaza
  • Merrill Lynch Wealth Management leased 125,000 SF at 75 Rockefeller Plaza
  • Indeed leased 125,000 SF at 1120 Avenue of the Americas
  • Scripps Networks LLC leased 120,721 SF at 1180 Sixth Ave
  • Advance Publications leased 120,000 SF at 1166 Sixth Ave
  • Gensler leased 119,414 SF at 1700 Broadway
  • Baker Hostetler LLP leased 118,634 SF at 630 Fifth Ave
  • Convene leased 116,000 SF at 530 Fifth Avenue
Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • Wells Fargo leased 6,710 SF at 1407 Broadway
  • Spot Experience leased 6,500 SF at 600 West 42nd St
  • BenMoha Restaurant Group leased 6,400 SF at 1601 Broadway
  • Armonk Farm Inc. leased 6,400 SF at 2 West 45th St
  • Sur La Table leased 6,174 SF at 300 West 57th St
  • National Basketball Association leased 6,000 SF at 590 Fifth Ave
  • Duane Reade leased 6,000 SF at 1290 Sixth Ave
  • Chick-fil-A leased 5,450 SF at 1180 Avenue of the Americas
  • Carpenters Workshop Gallery leased 5,300 SF at 693 Fifth Avenue
  • Valerie leased 5,275 SF at 45 West 45th Street

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Nuverse Advisor LLC testimonial Dear Stephen, We would like to thank you for your assistance in helping us to arrange a sublet in Olympic Tower. My partners and I were determined to sublet a space that was fully furnished and equipped to our specifications at a fair market value. We utilized several different brokers, but we found that only you consistently found new sublet opportunities for us during the entire year of our search. When we began our search, prices for Class A office space in the Plaza District ranged from $80-150/RSF, by the end of our search the prices had fallen to $50-$85/RSF. Your hard work and tenacity at finding new listings allowed us to find the ideal space at the right price in Class A. Thanks for sticking with us. Sincerely, Elias Saal
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