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$ / SF SF Monthly Rent
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13,700
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Nearby Sublease office Spaces for Rent

Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Bryant Park & 6th Avenue $ 62
14,000
$ 72,333
Penn Plaza & West 33rd Street $ 43
29,000
$ 103,916
Broadway & West 36th Street $ 49
11,700
$ 47,775
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Broadway & West 36th Street $ 54
3,200
$ 14,400
Broadway & West 41st Street $ 56
4,700
$ 22,129
Fifth Ave & West 33rd Street $ 70
4,300
$ 24,904
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Broadway & West 41st Street $ 55
2,200
$ 10,083
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
W 40th St & Between West 39th Street $ 38
15,100
$ 47,816
W 37th St & Avenue of America $ 36
10,200
$ 31,025
W 37th St & 6th Avenue $ 32
11,400
$ 30,400
Broadway & West 37th Street $ 42
11,100
$ 38,850
Seventh Ave & West 38th Street $ 38
7,700
$ 24,383
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
6th Ave & Between Broadway $ 47
4,400
$ 17,233
Seventh Ave & West 38th Street $ 45
5,200
$ 19,500
W 37th St & Between 5th Avenue $ 50
3,200
$ 13,333
W 37th St & 6th Avenue $ 35
3,500
$ 10,208
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Fifth Ave & East 35th Street $ 40
2,100
$ 7,000
Seventh Ave & West 38th Street $ 45
2,400
$ 9,000
Penn Plaza & Eighth Avenue $ 40
1,800
$ 6,000
Tenth Ave & West 37th Street $ 46
2,200
$ 8,525
W 36th St & Between 8th Avenue $ 38
1,600
$ 5,066
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
W 37th St & Seventh Avenue $ 30
7,300
$ 18,250
W 36th St & Eight Avenue $ 33
7,800
$ 21,450
W 30th St & Between West 30th Street $ 30
7,100
$ 17,750
W 35th St & Between West 35th Street $ 33
7,500
$ 20,625
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Broadway & West 32nd Street $ 46
3,500
$ 13,498
W 37th St & Ninth Avenue $ 40
4,500
$ 15,000
W 39th St & Avenue of the Americas $ 35
4,200
$ 12,250
W 30th St & Between West 30th Street $ 32
5,000
$ 13,125
Penn Plaza & West 30th Street $ 46
2,500
$ 9,687
W 36th St & Eight Avenue $ 34
6,000
$ 17,000
W 35th St & Between West 35th Street $ 34
5,300
$ 15,016
W 38th St & Eighth Avenue $ 35
4,400
$ 12,833
W 37th St & Seventh Avenue $ 30
6,800
$ 17,000
W 36th St & Eighth Avenue $ 50
3,700
$ 15,416
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Penn Plaza & West 30th Street $ 47
2,000
$ 7,833
W 36th St & Eighth Avenue $ 49
2,400
$ 9,800
W 37th St & Eight Avenue $ 45
1,800
$ 6,750
Type of Space Class A/month Class B/month Class C/month
Windowed office/person $ 2100 $ 1586 $ 775
Interior office/person $ 1350 $ 1086 $ 525
Team Rooms $ 10100 $ 8336 $ 5025
Suites $ 20100 $ 12336 $ 7025

Nearby office Spaces for Rent

Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Broadway & West 39th Street $ 59
10,900
$ 53,591
Bryant Park & Avenue of America $ 99
7,400
$ 61,050
1 Plz & West 33rd Street $ 105
19,100
$ 167,125
Broadway & West 41st Street $ 70
13,200
$ 77,000
Fifth Ave & West 38th Street $ 56
17,600
$ 82,133
Ninth Ave & Between Dyer Avenue $ 128
9,400
$ 100,266
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Broadway & West 41st Street $ 55
2,800
$ 12,833
1 Plz & West 33rd Street $ 105
3,200
$ 28,000
W 34th St & Between 7th Avenue $ 70
4,700
$ 27,416
Broadway & West 36th Street $ 66
4,600
$ 25,491
2 & West 31st Street $ 142
5,300
$ 62,495
Fifth Ave & West 38th Street $ 62
3,800
$ 19,633
W 38th St & Avenue of the Americas $ 57
3,500
$ 16,625
W 37th St & Between 5th Avenue $ 64
3,200
$ 16,933
Broadway & West 37th Street $ 68
5,500
$ 30,937
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
1 Plz & West 33rd Street $ 98
2,400
$ 19,600
Broadway & West 37th Street $ 68
2,300
$ 12,937
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
6th Ave & Between Broadway $ 59
7,600
$ 37,366
Broadway & West 39th Street $ 52
21,400
$ 92,733
W 39th St & Avenue of America $ 49
7,800
$ 31,850
Broadway & West 38th Street $ 54
9,500
$ 42,750
W 39th St & Eighth Avenue $ 40
9,300
$ 31,000
W 39th St & Eight Avenue $ 40
11,400
$ 38,000
7th Ave & Between 7th Avenue $ 55
7,800
$ 35,750
Seventh Ave & Sixtenth Street $ 46
10,000
$ 38,333
Eighth Ave & West 36th Street $ 40
7,500
$ 25,000
Eighth Ave & Between 8th Avenue $ 39
7,900
$ 25,675
W 36th St & Avenue of the Americas $ 44
10,000
$ 36,250
Broadway & West 32nd Street $ 43
9,800
$ 35,116
W 38th St & 5th Avenue $ 61
7,500
$ 38,125
Fifth Ave & West 34th Street $ 48
7,400
$ 29,600
Seventh Ave & West 35th Street $ 60
9,300
$ 46,500
Tenth Ave & West 37th Street $ 49
7,900
$ 32,258
W 33rd St & Fifth Avenue $ 40
7,100
$ 23,666
W 34th St & Fifth Avenue $ 30
7,300
$ 18,554
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
W 39th St & Ninth Avenue $ 39
3,500
$ 11,375
Broadway & West 38th Street $ 49
2,800
$ 11,433
W 39th St & Eight Avenue $ 35
3,000
$ 8,750
Seventh Ave & West 38th Street $ 52
3,100
$ 13,433
Broadway & West 39th Street $ 52
3,000
$ 13,000
Eighth Ave & Between 8th Avenue $ 38
2,700
$ 8,550
Eighth Ave & West 35th Street $ 35
3,200
$ 9,333
Eighth Ave & West 36th Street $ 38
2,700
$ 8,550
W 42nd St & Broadway $ 64
2,500
$ 13,333
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
6th Ave & Between Broadway $ 58
1,900
$ 9,183
Broadway & West 39th Street $ 52
1,700
$ 7,366
W 36th St & Between West 36th Street $ 35
1,600
$ 4,666
W 38th St & Between West 37th Street $ 35
2,200
$ 6,416
Seventh Ave & West 40 Street $ 54
1,500
$ 6,750
Eighth Ave & West 35th Street $ 35
1,700
$ 4,958
W 39th St & Ninth Avenue $ 39
1,800
$ 5,850
Eighth Ave & West 37th Street $ 37
1,700
$ 5,241
W 40th St & Avenue of America $ 74
1,600
$ 9,866
Broadway & West 38th Street $ 52
1,900
$ 8,233
W 34th St & Avenue of America $ 45
2,000
$ 7,500
7th Ave & Between 7th Avenue $ 57
1,600
$ 7,600
Eighth Ave & West 36th Street $ 42
2,200
$ 7,700
Avenue of the Americas & West 31st Street $ 79
2,400
$ 15,800
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
W 35th St & Seventh Avenue $ 32
8,500
$ 22,666
W 33rd St & twentieth Road $ 39
8,100
$ 26,325
W 35th St & Seventh Avenue $ 40
8,800
$ 28,966
W 35th St & Fifth Avenue $ 40
8,200
$ 27,675
Eighth Ave & West 36th Street $ 41
16,000
$ 54,666
Eighth Ave & West 39th Street $ 40
11,400
$ 38,000
Broadway & West 31st Street $ 49
7,700
$ 31,441
W 37th St & Eight Avenue $ 46
10,000
$ 38,333
W 35th St & Broadway $ 36
7,700
$ 22,779
W 37th St & Between West 36th Street $ 38
7,200
$ 22,500
W 39th St & Eighth Avenue $ 36
9,200
$ 27,216
W 36th St & Eighth Avenue $ 28
9,500
$ 22,562
W 36th St & Ninth Avenue $ 36
8,500
$ 25,145
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
W 40th St & Eight Avenue $ 25
4,000
$ 8,333
Seventh Ave & West 30th Street $ 35
3,800
$ 11,083
W 35th St & Seventh Avenue $ 44
2,900
$ 10,633
W 35th St & Eighth Avenue $ 32
3,400
$ 9,066
W 38th St & Eighth Avenue $ 39
3,500
$ 11,375
Seventh Ave & West 39th Street $ 45
5,800
$ 21,750
W 35th St & Columbus Avenue $ 40
3,000
$ 10,000
Broadway & West 31st Street $ 46
2,600
$ 9,858
W 36th St & Between Broadway $ 34
6,000
$ 17,000
W 35th St & Seventh Avenue $ 38
4,400
$ 13,750
W 35th St & Between West 35th Street $ 36
5,600
$ 16,566
W 37th St & Ninth Avenue $ 41
4,600
$ 15,866
W 38th St & Between West 37th Street $ 40
2,700
$ 9,000
W 39th St & Fifth Avenue $ 44
6,500
$ 23,833
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
W 38th St & Ninth Avenue $ 32
1,600
$ 4,266
W 30th St & Eighth Avenue $ 28
2,000
$ 4,666
Eighth Ave & West 36th Street $ 38
1,600
$ 5,066
W 37th St & Eight Avenue $ 35
2,400
$ 7,000
W 39th St & Between West 39th Street $ 37
1,700
$ 5,241
W 35th St & Seventh Avenue $ 36
2,300
$ 6,804
W 32nd St & Ninth Avenue $ 50
1,800
$ 7,500
W 35th St & Between West 35th Street $ 36
2,100
$ 6,387

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Office Tenants Rented / Leased 209-219 West 38th Street
  • TM Enterprises leased 900 SF
  • Shah Safari leased 900 SF
  • Ben's Kosher Deli leased 14,600 SF
  • The Garment District Allia… leased 13,150 SF
  • In Play leased 1,847 SF
  • Fashion Business Corpora… leased 2,000 SF
  • Weaver Apparel LLC leased 1,813 SF
  • Whispers Fashion NY Inc leased 2,822 SF
  • Joomi Lim leased 1,492 SF
  • ALIX leased 1,200 SF
Nearby Office Tenants Leased
  • Boston Consulting Group leased 193,295 SF at 10 Hudson Yards
  • Yext leased 58,194 SF at 1 Madison Ave
  • Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands leased 17,000 SF at 1 Rockefeller Plaza
  • Gerling America Insurance Co. leased 14,853 SF at 100 Park Ave
  • RDA International leased 14,000 SF at 100 Vandam St
  • Postworks New York leased 11,000 SF at 100 Avenue of the Americas
  • Melkonian Capital Management leased 7,168 SF at 1 Bryant Park
  • SMEG USA leased 2,713 SF at 10 Rockefeller Plaza
  • Jared Finkell, MD leased 500 SF at 10 Downing St
  • Century Pharmacy leased 500 SF at 10 Rutgers St
Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • Polo Ralph Lauren leased 11,000 SF at 1055 Madison Ave
  • La Mar leased 9,000 SF at 11 Madison Ave
  • Burger & Lobster leased 8,900 SF at 1 Bryant Park
  • New York Kids Club leased 4,000 SF at 11 Fifth Avenue
  • 10 Downing leased 3,400 SF at 10 Downing St
  • Clean Table leased 2,000 SF at 101 Seventh Avenue
  • Sweetgreen leased 2,000 SF at 10 Hudson Yards
  • Choza Taqueria leased 1,000 SF at 100 Park Ave
  • The Original Soup Man and Crema Lita leased 614 SF at 10 Rockefeller Plaza
  • Simit and Smith leased 400 SF at 11 Waverly Pl
Tenant Broker’s Perspective: Return-to-office mandates are driving up rental prices at 209-219 West 38th Street. This trend is projected to continue. Opportunities for subleases remain available at 209-219 West 38th Street and in the nearby Penn Plaza/Garment neighborhood.
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209-219 West 38th Street Property Overview

Building Address: 209-219 W 38th St, New York NY 10018
Building Name: Fashion Showroom Lofts on 38th
Building Alternate Address: 209-219 W 38th St
Zip Code:10018
Neighborhood:Penn Plaza/Garment
Borough:Manhattan
Stories:12
Year Built:1910
Building Class:B
Block & lot:00788-0037

209-219 West 38th Street, Manhattan, NYC, is a historically significant building constructed in 1910. Initially known as the Bien Building, it later became famous as the Art Color Building, named after the Art Color Printing Company, which was a major tenant until 1924. The building was designed by architect Frank J. Helmle for the developer P. J. Carlin Construction Co.

Located in the heart of the Garment District, this 12-story brick and stone loft building has housed notable tenants such as Globe Electrotype Co. from 1912 to 1932 and Robert L. Stillson Co. until 1916. It is renowned for its proximity to major transportation hubs like Times Square and Penn Station.

The building has undergone renovations, including updates to its corridors in 2016 and elevators in 2018. Today, it continues to serve as a hub for fashion companies, with current tenants including Urban Outfitters, Puma, and Carhartt.

209-219 W 38th St, Manhattan, NYC

This address is located in the Garment District of Manhattan, NYC. It is known as the Carlin Building or Fashion Showroom Lofts on 38th. The building is a 12-story office property with a total of approximately 144,635 to 160,000 square feet, depending on the source.

The building was originally constructed in 1910 and renovated in 2005. It features open lofts with renovated corridors and offers proximity to various subway lines and amenities.

The location is strategic, close to major transportation hubs like Times Square and Penn Station, and surrounded by diverse amenities such as restaurants, cafes, and retail stores.


Building Amenities at 209-219 W 38th St:

  • Bus Line
  • Metro/Subway
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Restaurant

Neighborhood Amenities:

  • Proximity to major subway lines and transportation hubs
  • Close to Times Square, Bryant Park, and Macy's
  • Access to dining at Ben's Kosher Delicatessen

209-219 W 38th St, Manhattan, NYC

Overview: This building, known as the Fashion Showroom Lofts on 38th, is a 12-story office space located in the heart of Manhattan's Garment District.

Tenants: Notable tenants include:

  • Urban Outfitters
  • Puma
  • Carhartt
  • Business Improvement District
  • Mr. Broadway
  • Ben's Kosher Delicatessen

Property Details:

  • Year Built: 1910
  • Renovation: Modernized with renovations in 2005 and further updates
  • Building Size: Approximately 144,635 to 160,000 square feet
  • Building Class: B
  • Location: Situated between 7th and 8th Avenues

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Location

209-219 W 38th St, Manhattan, NYC

Cross Streets: Between 6th Avenue and 7th Avenue

Nearby Subway Lines

Subway lines servicing the area include: 2, 3, 7, 7X, F, M, Q.

The nearest subway station is 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, about a 4-minute walk away.

Nearby Bus Lines and Stops

Bus lines stopping near 209 W 38th St: 320, BM2, M55, QM10, QM12, QM15, QM24.

Closest bus stops include:

  • 7 Av/W 37 St (3-minute walk)
  • New York Midtown West (3-minute walk)
  • 7 Av/W 36 St (4-minute walk)
  • W 40th St & 8th Ave (4-minute walk)

Nearby Train Lines

Train lines near 209 W 38th St include: PATH, Port Washington Branch, Ronkonkoma Branch.

Office Tenants Rented / Leased 209-219 West 38th Street
  • TM Enterprises leased 900 SF
  • Shah Safari leased 900 SF
  • Ben's Kosher Deli leased 14,600 SF
  • The Garment District Allia… leased 13,150 SF
  • In Play leased 1,847 SF
  • Fashion Business Corpora… leased 2,000 SF
  • Weaver Apparel LLC leased 1,813 SF
  • Whispers Fashion NY Inc leased 2,822 SF
  • Joomi Lim leased 1,492 SF
  • ALIX leased 1,200 SF

Nearby Office Tenants Leased
  • Boston Consulting Group leased 193,295 SF at 10 Hudson Yards
  • Yext leased 58,194 SF at 1 Madison Ave
  • Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands leased 17,000 SF at 1 Rockefeller Plaza
  • Gerling America Insurance Co. leased 14,853 SF at 100 Park Ave
  • RDA International leased 14,000 SF at 100 Vandam St
  • Postworks New York leased 11,000 SF at 100 Avenue of the Americas
  • Melkonian Capital Management leased 7,168 SF at 1 Bryant Park
  • SMEG USA leased 2,713 SF at 10 Rockefeller Plaza
  • Jared Finkell, MD leased 500 SF at 10 Downing St
  • Century Pharmacy leased 500 SF at 10 Rutgers St

Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • Polo Ralph Lauren leased 11,000 SF at 1055 Madison Ave
  • La Mar leased 9,000 SF at 11 Madison Ave
  • Burger & Lobster leased 8,900 SF at 1 Bryant Park
  • New York Kids Club leased 4,000 SF at 11 Fifth Avenue
  • 10 Downing leased 3,400 SF at 10 Downing St
  • Clean Table leased 2,000 SF at 101 Seventh Avenue
  • Sweetgreen leased 2,000 SF at 10 Hudson Yards
  • Choza Taqueria leased 1,000 SF at 100 Park Ave
  • The Original Soup Man and Crema Lita leased 614 SF at 10 Rockefeller Plaza
  • Simit and Smith leased 400 SF at 11 Waverly Pl
Office Tenants Rented / Leased 209-219 West 38th Street
  • TM Enterprises leased 900 SF
  • Shah Safari leased 900 SF
  • Ben's Kosher Deli leased 14,600 SF
  • The Garment District Allia… leased 13,150 SF
  • In Play leased 1,847 SF
  • Fashion Business Corpora… leased 2,000 SF
  • Weaver Apparel LLC leased 1,813 SF
  • Whispers Fashion NY Inc leased 2,822 SF
  • Joomi Lim leased 1,492 SF
  • ALIX leased 1,200 SF
Nearby Office Tenants Leased
  • Boston Consulting Group leased 193,295 SF at 10 Hudson Yards
  • Yext leased 58,194 SF at 1 Madison Ave
  • Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands leased 17,000 SF at 1 Rockefeller Plaza
  • Gerling America Insurance Co. leased 14,853 SF at 100 Park Ave
  • RDA International leased 14,000 SF at 100 Vandam St
  • Postworks New York leased 11,000 SF at 100 Avenue of the Americas
  • Melkonian Capital Management leased 7,168 SF at 1 Bryant Park
  • SMEG USA leased 2,713 SF at 10 Rockefeller Plaza
  • Jared Finkell, MD leased 500 SF at 10 Downing St
  • Century Pharmacy leased 500 SF at 10 Rutgers St
Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • Polo Ralph Lauren leased 11,000 SF at 1055 Madison Ave
  • La Mar leased 9,000 SF at 11 Madison Ave
  • Burger & Lobster leased 8,900 SF at 1 Bryant Park
  • New York Kids Club leased 4,000 SF at 11 Fifth Avenue
  • 10 Downing leased 3,400 SF at 10 Downing St
  • Clean Table leased 2,000 SF at 101 Seventh Avenue
  • Sweetgreen leased 2,000 SF at 10 Hudson Yards
  • Choza Taqueria leased 1,000 SF at 100 Park Ave
  • The Original Soup Man and Crema Lita leased 614 SF at 10 Rockefeller Plaza
  • Simit and Smith leased 400 SF at 11 Waverly Pl

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