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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 41st St & Fifth Avenue $ 50
4,000
$ 16,666
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
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 205 East 42nd Street
  • Citibank leased 5,626 SF
  • Osteria Laguna leased 3,756 SF
  • Sophist LLC leased 0 SF
  • Alisan Florist leased 2,500 SF
  • Special Funds Conservation leased 0 SF
  • Sushi Yasuda leased 6,800 SF
  • Food Arts Center leased 0 SF
  • Fund For Modern Courts Inc leased 500 SF
  • Games For Change Inc leased 0 SF
  • Primary Search Managem… leased 500 SF
Retail Tenants Rented / Leased 205 East 42nd Street
  • Penny Lane Coffee leased 1,250 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
  • 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
  • Crain Communications leased 100,000 SF at 711 Third Ave
  • Pernod Ricard USA, Inc. leased 97,444 SF at 250 Park Ave
  • W. W. Norton & Company leased 95,000 SF at 500 Fifth Avenue
  • Berkely College leased 94,669 SF at 12 East 41st St
Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • Joseph Abboud leased 4,600 SF at 424 Madison Ave
  • Daum Inc.; Haviland Inc. leased 4,500 SF at 499 Park Ave
  • Wells Fargo leased 4,328 SF at 437 Madison Avenue
  • MedRite leased 4,200 SF at 330 West 42nd St
  • FILA leased 4,087 SF at 340 Madison Ave
  • RFR Realty leased 4,066 SF at 275 Madison Avenue
  • Pret A Manger leased 3,889 SF at 1071 Avenue of the Americas
  • CTSH LLC Deli leased 3,800 SF at 633 Third Ave
  • Panache Lingerie leased 3,800 SF at 286 Madison Avenue
  • Butterfly Spa Corporation leased 3,676 SF at 155 East 44th St
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Tenant Broker’s Perspective: Return-to-office mandates are driving up rental prices at 205 East 42nd Street. This trend is projected to continue. Opportunities for subleases remain available at 205 East 42nd Street and in the nearby Grand Central neighborhood.
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205 East 42nd Street Property Overview

Building Address: 205 E 42nd St, New York NY 10017
Building Alternate Address: 205 E 42nd St
Zip Code:10017
Neighborhood:Grand Central
Borough:Manhattan
Stories:22
Year Built:1927
Building Class:B
Block & lot:01316-7501

205 East 42nd Street, located in the Turtle Bay neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, is a historic building designed by Starrett & Van Vleck. It was constructed in 1929 and features a brick-clad façade. The building was acquired by Joseph Durst in 1944, marking the beginning of The Durst Organization's significant contributions to transforming Third Avenue into a prominent office submarket.

The building is situated near Grand Central Terminal and offers modern amenities, including a restored Art Deco lobby, new windows, and life safety systems. It also features green roofs and tenant terraces with views of Midtown East.

Today, 205 East 42nd Street remains a notable office asset in Manhattan, surrounded by restaurants, hotels, and corporate headquarters, with excellent access to public transportation.

205 E 42nd St, Manhattan, NYC

Located in the Turtle Bay neighborhood, this property is a significant landmark in Midtown East.

Originally built in 1929, it has undergone extensive renovations to maintain its historic charm while offering modern amenities.

The building is situated near Grand Central Terminal, providing excellent access to public transportation.

It features a restored Art Deco lobby and offers tenant terrace opportunities with views of Midtown East.


205 East 42nd Street offers a range of amenities, including:

  • Janitorial Services: Comprehensive cleaning services are available.
  • Kitchen Facilities: Fully equipped kitchens for tenant use.
  • Lounge(s): Relaxation areas for tenants.
  • Meeting Room(s): Spacious meeting rooms for conferences.
  • High-Speed Internet: Broadband and WiFi access throughout the building.
  • ADA Compliance: Fully accessible for all tenants.
  • Double Pane Windows: Energy-efficient windows for reduced noise and energy bills.
  • Elevators: Convenient access to all floors.
  • LEED Gold Certification: Sustainable practices with comprehensive recycling and renewable energy offsets.
  • Restored Art Deco Lobby: Elegant entrance with marbled floors and gilded details.
  • Green Roofs and Tenant Terraces: Offering scenic views of Midtown East.

Major tenants at 205 East 42nd Street include:

  • CUNY
  • Fedcap Rehabilitation Services
  • United Way of New York City

Internet Providers at 205 E 42nd St, Manhattan, NYC:

  • Verizon - Offers Fios service with speeds up to 2.3 Gbps.
  • Spectrum - Provides cable internet with speeds up to 1 Gbps.
  • Astound Broadband Powered by RCN - Offers both cable and fiber services with speeds up to 1.5 Gbps.
  • Optimum - Available with cable and fiber options, offering speeds up to 8 Gbps.
  • T-Mobile Home Internet - Delivers 5G internet with typical speeds between 133 Mbps and 415 Mbps.

205 E 42nd St is located in Manhattan, NYC, near several major transportation options.

Nearest Subway Station: Grand Central-42 St, a 2-minute walk away, offering lines 4, 5, 6, 7, and S.

Bus Stops: E 42nd St and 2nd Ave, 2 Av/E 42 St, and E 42 St/2 Av, served by buses M15, M15-SBS, M42, QM32, and QM34.

Nearest Train Station: Grand Central Madison, a 1-minute walk away, serving various Metro-North Railroad lines.

Cross Streets: 2nd Avenue and 42nd Street.

Office Tenants Rented / Leased 205 East 42nd Street
  • Citibank leased 5,626 SF
  • Osteria Laguna leased 3,756 SF
  • Sophist LLC leased 0 SF
  • Alisan Florist leased 2,500 SF
  • Special Funds Conservation leased 0 SF
  • Sushi Yasuda leased 6,800 SF
  • Food Arts Center leased 0 SF
  • Fund For Modern Courts Inc leased 500 SF
  • Games For Change Inc leased 0 SF
  • Primary Search Managem… leased 500 SF

Retail Tenants Rented / Leased 205 East 42nd Street
  • Penny Lane Coffee leased 1,250 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
  • 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
  • Crain Communications leased 100,000 SF at 711 Third Ave
  • Pernod Ricard USA, Inc. leased 97,444 SF at 250 Park Ave
  • W. W. Norton & Company leased 95,000 SF at 500 Fifth Avenue
  • Berkely College leased 94,669 SF at 12 East 41st St

Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • Joseph Abboud leased 4,600 SF at 424 Madison Ave
  • Daum Inc.; Haviland Inc. leased 4,500 SF at 499 Park Ave
  • Wells Fargo leased 4,328 SF at 437 Madison Avenue
  • MedRite leased 4,200 SF at 330 West 42nd St
  • FILA leased 4,087 SF at 340 Madison Ave
  • RFR Realty leased 4,066 SF at 275 Madison Avenue
  • Pret A Manger leased 3,889 SF at 1071 Avenue of the Americas
  • CTSH LLC Deli leased 3,800 SF at 633 Third Ave
  • Panache Lingerie leased 3,800 SF at 286 Madison Avenue
  • Butterfly Spa Corporation leased 3,676 SF at 155 East 44th St
Office Tenants Rented / Leased 205 East 42nd Street
  • Citibank leased 5,626 SF
  • Osteria Laguna leased 3,756 SF
  • Sophist LLC leased 0 SF
  • Alisan Florist leased 2,500 SF
  • Special Funds Conservation leased 0 SF
  • Sushi Yasuda leased 6,800 SF
  • Food Arts Center leased 0 SF
  • Fund For Modern Courts Inc leased 500 SF
  • Games For Change Inc leased 0 SF
  • Primary Search Managem… leased 500 SF
Retail Tenants Rented / Leased 205 East 42nd Street
  • Penny Lane Coffee leased 1,250 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
  • 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
  • Crain Communications leased 100,000 SF at 711 Third Ave
  • Pernod Ricard USA, Inc. leased 97,444 SF at 250 Park Ave
  • W. W. Norton & Company leased 95,000 SF at 500 Fifth Avenue
  • Berkely College leased 94,669 SF at 12 East 41st St
Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • Joseph Abboud leased 4,600 SF at 424 Madison Ave
  • Daum Inc.; Haviland Inc. leased 4,500 SF at 499 Park Ave
  • Wells Fargo leased 4,328 SF at 437 Madison Avenue
  • MedRite leased 4,200 SF at 330 West 42nd St
  • FILA leased 4,087 SF at 340 Madison Ave
  • RFR Realty leased 4,066 SF at 275 Madison Avenue
  • Pret A Manger leased 3,889 SF at 1071 Avenue of the Americas
  • CTSH LLC Deli leased 3,800 SF at 633 Third Ave
  • Panache Lingerie leased 3,800 SF at 286 Madison Avenue
  • Butterfly Spa Corporation leased 3,676 SF at 155 East 44th St

Recent News About 205 East 42nd Street

C2 Media Testimonial

C2 Media testimonial To Whom It May Concern: I would like to highly commend Robert King for his professional assistance in helping me locate a new corporate office. Locating the right space takes time, and I was impressed with Robert’s patience not only with myself but with my overseas executives. He never tired of our endless meetings and requests. We found a space we love. And in spite of us concluding our deal, Robert every so often comes by to chat and make sure all is going well professionably and personally. I enthusiastically recommend Robert and Optimal Spaces to anyone looking for space in New York City. Sincerely, Evelyn Pabon Product and Sales Manager C2 Inc. - Contempo Group
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