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Rent/Lease Office 21 W 38th St

Class B 10018 Buildings Penn Plaza/Garment

Nearby Sublease office Spaces for Rent

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Broadway & West 36th Street	$ 48	11,700	$ 46,800
Penn Plaza & West 33rd Street	$ 42	29,000	$ 100,291
Bryant Park & 6th Avenue	$ 60	14,000	$ 70,000

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Broadway & West 36th Street	$ 56	3,200	$ 14,800
Broadway & West 41st Street	$ 56	4,700	$ 22,129
Fifth Ave & West 33rd Street	$ 71	4,300	$ 25,441

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Broadway & West 41st Street	$ 55	2,200	$ 10,083

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
W 37th St & 6th Avenue	$ 34	11,400	$ 31,825
W 37th St & Avenue of America	$ 34	10,200	$ 29,325
Broadway & West 37th Street	$ 42	11,100	$ 38,850
Seventh Ave & West 38th Street	$ 38	7,700	$ 24,383
W 40th St & Between West 39th Street	$ 38	15,100	$ 47,816
Eighth Ave & West 34th Street	$ 54	8,900	$ 40,050

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Seventh Ave & West 38th Street	$ 48	4,200	$ 16,975
W 37th St & 6th Avenue	$ 35	3,500	$ 10,208
W 40th St & Eighth Avenue	$ 42	2,600	$ 8,991
Broadway & West 37th Street	$ 41	6,100	$ 20,841

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Seventh Ave & West 38th Street	$ 47	2,100	$ 8,225
Tenth Ave & West 37th Street	$ 46	2,200	$ 8,525
Penn Plaza & Eighth Avenue	$ 40	1,800	$ 6,000
Fifth Ave & East 35th Street	$ 40	2,100	$ 7,000
W 36th St & Between 8th Avenue	$ 38	2,400	$ 7,600

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
W 35th St & Between West 35th Street	$ 33	7,500	$ 20,625
W 37th St & Seventh Avenue	$ 30	7,300	$ 18,250
W 30th St & Between West 30th Street	$ 30	7,100	$ 17,750
W 36th St & Eight Avenue	$ 33	7,800	$ 21,450

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Penn Plaza & West 30th Street	$ 48	2,500	$ 10,000
W 38th St & Eighth Avenue	$ 35	4,400	$ 12,833
W 35th St & Between West 35th Street	$ 36	5,300	$ 15,679
W 37th St & Seventh Avenue	$ 30	6,800	$ 17,000
W 36th St & Eighth Avenue	$ 50	3,700	$ 15,570
W 37th St & Ninth Avenue	$ 40	4,500	$ 15,000
W 37th St & Eight Avenue	$ 40	3,400	$ 11,333
W 36th St & Avenue of the Americas	$ 45	3,400	$ 12,750
W 30th St & Between West 30th Street	$ 33	5,000	$ 13,750
Broadway & West 32nd Street	$ 46	3,500	$ 13,498

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

Tipo de espacio	Clase A/mes	Clase B/mes	Clase C/mes
Oficina con ventana/persona
Oficina interior/persona
Salas de equipo
Suites

Nearby office Spaces for Rent

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Broadway & West 41st Street	$ 70	13,200	$ 77,550
Fifth Ave & West 38th Street	$ 56	17,600	$ 82,866
Broadway & West 39th Street	$ 59	10,900	$ 53,591
1 Plz & West 33rd Street	$ 105	19,100	$ 167,125
W 40th St & Avenue of Americas	$ 74	8,500	$ 52,770

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Broadway & West 37th Street	$ 68	5,500	$ 30,937
W 38th St & Avenue of the Americas	$ 56	3,500	$ 16,333
Broadway & West 41st Street	$ 66	6,800	$ 37,116
Broadway & West 36th Street	$ 66	4,600	$ 25,108
2 & West 31st Street	$ 140	5,300	$ 62,054
Fifth Ave & West 38th Street	$ 61	3,800	$ 19,316
1 Plz & West 33rd Street	$ 105	3,200	$ 28,000

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Broadway & West 37th Street	$ 68	2,300	$ 12,937
1 Plz & West 33rd Street	$ 98	2,400	$ 19,600

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Eighth Ave & West 36th Street	$ 40	7,500	$ 25,312
W 39th St & Eighth Avenue	$ 40	7,700	$ 25,666
W 33rd St & Fifth Avenue	$ 40	7,100	$ 23,962
Eighth Ave & West 35th Street	$ 39	7,100	$ 23,075
Eighth Ave & W 35th Street	$ 40	8,000	$ 26,666
W 37th St & Avenue of America	$ 46	8,600	$ 33,325
Tenth Ave & West 37th Street	$ 50	7,900	$ 32,587
W 36th St & 6th Avenue	$ 46	9,600	$ 37,200
Broadway & West 38th Street	$ 54	9,500	$ 42,750
Seventh Ave & West 37th Street	$ 56	10,300	$ 48,066

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Seventh Ave & West 38th Street	$ 52	3,100	$ 13,433
W 35th St & Avenue of America	$ 29	4,400	$ 10,633
Eighth Ave & West 36th Street	$ 36	4,700	$ 14,100

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Eighth Ave & West 36th Street	$ 42	2,200	$ 7,700
W 39th St & Ninth Avenue	$ 39	1,800	$ 5,850
W 38th St & Between West 37th Street	$ 35	2,200	$ 6,416
Eighth Ave & West 35th Street	$ 35	1,700	$ 4,958
Tenth Ave & West 37th Street	$ 44	2,200	$ 8,066
W 40th St & Eighth Avenue	$ 48	1,900	$ 7,520
Broadway & West 38th Street	$ 52	1,900	$ 8,233
7th Ave & Between 7th Avenue	$ 57	1,600	$ 7,600
Avenue of the Americas & West 39th Street	$ 61	2,300	$ 11,691
Avenue of the Americas & West 31st Street	$ 79	2,400	$ 15,800

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
W 35th St & Seventh Avenue	$ 40	8,800	$ 29,700
W 39th St & Eighth Avenue	$ 36	9,200	$ 27,600
Eighth Ave & West 36th Street	$ 42	16,000	$ 56,000
W 35th St & Seventh Avenue	$ 35	7,600	$ 22,166
W 35th St & Between West 35th Street	$ 34	7,300	$ 20,683
Eighth Ave & West 39th Street	$ 41	11,400	$ 38,950

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
W 35th St & Seventh Avenue	$ 40	3,900	$ 13,000
W 35th St & Eighth Avenue	$ 34	3,300	$ 9,212
Seventh Ave & West 30th Street	$ 35	3,800	$ 11,083
W 38th St & Between West 37th Street	$ 39	2,700	$ 8,775
Eighth Ave & West 36th Street	$ 40	5,800	$ 19,575

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
W 35th St & Seventh Avenue	$ 36	2,300	$ 6,804
W 38th St & Eight Avenue	$ 36	2,100	$ 6,380
W 39th St & Eighth Avenue	$ 40	1,600	$ 5,266
Eighth Ave & West 36th Street	$ 38	1,600	$ 5,066
W 32nd St & Ninth Avenue	$ 50	1,800	$ 7,500
W 35th St & Between West 35th Street	$ 36	2,100	$ 6,387
W 32nd St & Broadway	$ 43	2,100	$ 7,525
W 37th St & Ninth Avenue	$ 37	1,900	$ 5,920

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Tenants
Nearby Tenants

Office Tenants Rented / Leased 21 West 38th Street

Infinite Global leased 4,465 SF
Miller Samuel Inc leased 2,150 SF
Major Building Consulting… leased 4,300 SF
SAB Capital leased 9,275 SF
Site Safety leased 4,465 SF
Skin Operating LLC leased 3,300 SF
Henricksen leased 4,465 SF
Kumon North America leased 4,465 SF
Takihyo Co leased 4,300 SF
Greenman-Pedersen , Inc. leased 4,300 SF

Retail Tenants Rented / Leased 21 West 38th Street

Horsemouth leased 4,465 SF
Lucky Zone Design, LLC leased 4,465 SF

Nearby Office Tenants Leased

Lilker Associates Consulting Engineers leased 24,034 SF at 1001 Avenue of the Americas
Pearl Spaces LLC leased 23,500 SF at 500 Eighth Ave
ASI System Integration leased 23,050 SF at 48 West 37th St
North Fork Bank leased 23,000 SF at 1001 Sixth Ave
Pem America, Inc leased 22,574 SF at 70 West 36th St
Aec Reprographics leased 21,660 SF at 42 West 39th St
The New Dance Group leased 21,000 SF at 575 Eighth Ave
blueprint + co leased 20,000 SF at 214 West 39th St
WeWork leased 19,150 SF at 224 West 29th St
Roundabout Atre Compan… leased 18,201 SF at 231 West 39th Street

Nearby Retail Tenants Leased

Taco Bell Cantina leased 2,451 SF at 500 Eighth Avenue
Market Crates leased 2,300 SF at 224 West 35th Street
Rock & Soul Electronics leased 2,000 SF at 10 West 37th Street
NY Fashion & Dress Inc. leased 2,000 SF at 261 West 36th St
Republic Clothing Corporation leased 2,000 SF at 1412 Broadway
RadioShack leased 2,000 SF at 1357 Broadway
Rainbow Nail leased 1,940 SF at 1370 Broadway
Pret A Manger leased 1,939 SF at One Penn Plaza
Naturalizer leased 1,935 SF at 1460 Broadway
Baja Fresh leased 1,800 SF at 1441 Broadway

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Tenant Broker’s Perspective: Return-to-office mandates are driving up rental prices at 21 West 38th Street. This trend is projected to continue. Opportunities for subleases remain available at 21 West 38th Street and in the nearby Penn Plaza/Garment neighborhood.

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Property Summary

21 West 38th Street Property Overview

Building Address:	21 W 38th St, New York NY 10018
Building Alternate Address:	21 W 38th St
Zip Code:	10018
Neighborhood:	Penn Plaza/Garment
Borough:	Manhattan
Stories:	17
Year Built:	1913
Building Class:	B
Block & lot:	00840-0028

21 West 38th Street is a historic commercial building located in the Garment District of Manhattan, New York City. Constructed in 1917, the 17-story building encompasses approximately 65,240 square feet of office and commercial space on a lot of about 4,246 square feet. Over the years, the building has undergone significant alterations, including a modernization of its elevators with new cabs and mechanical upgrades completed by 2025.

Situated in a prime commuter location, 21 West 38th Street is conveniently accessible via multiple major subway lines (4, 5, 6, 7, B, D, F, M, N, Q, R, W) and is near major transit hubs such as Grand Central Terminal for Metro North and Long Island Rail Road connections. The building also benefits from an adjacent partnership with the Hotel Hendricks, which provides nearby event spaces, dining options, and a rooftop bar, enhancing its appeal for commercial tenants.

The structure is classified as an Office with Commercial 7-19 Stories (O6) building, reflecting its mixed-use nature within a bustling Midtown South neighborhood. Its architectural longevity and central location in the Garment District have made it a significant part of Manhattan’s commercial real estate landscape for over a century.

Property tax assessments for the building in 2024-2025 valued it with an estimated property tax of approximately $536,593, reflecting its substantial market value and prominence in the area.

21 West 38th Street, located in the Garment District of Manhattan, New York City, is a commercial building constructed in 1917 and features 17 stories with 19 units. The building is classified as an office with commercial space and has undergone alterations, with the most significant being in 1979. It has a total building area of 65,240 square feet.

The property is centrally situated in the commuter triangle, offering easy access to various subway lines including the 4, 5, 6, 7, B, D, F, M, N, Q, R, and W trains, along with Metro North and Long Island Rail Road (LIRR). Additionally, it is near the Hotel Hendricks, which provides event spaces, restaurants, and a rooftop bar.

The building's tax history includes an estimated property tax of $536,593 for the tax year 2024-2025, with a market value of approximately $11.61 million and an assessed value of $5.22 million.

Building Amenities at 21 W 38th St, Manhattan, NYC

24 Hour Access
Bus Line
Metro/Subway (Close proximity to major subway lines)
ADA Accessibility
Freight Elevator
Partnership with Hotel Hendricks for nearby amenities like event spaces, restaurants, and a rooftop bar

Office Tenants Rented / Leased at 21 West 38th Street, Manhattan, NYC

21 West 38th Street, a 17-story office building in Midtown Manhattan, has achieved 100% occupancy with three full-floor tenants.

Partner Engineering and Science
Occupies the entire eighth floor with a leased area of 4,465 square feet.
American Lung Association
Renewed lease for full-floor space of 4,465 square feet on the third floor.
GPI / Greenman-Pedersen
Engineering consultant with a renewed full-floor lease of 4,465 square feet on the sixth floor.

The building, constructed in 1917, offers dedicated air-conditioning for each floor, new bathrooms, and operable windows on three sides, contributing to its appeal for tenants.

Internet Providers at 21 W 38th St, Manhattan, NYC

The building at 21 W 38th St, Manhattan offers access to several major internet providers known for coverage and high-speed services in Manhattan, NYC.

Verizon Fios

Verizon's Fios service is widely available in Manhattan, including Midtown locations like 21 W 38th St. It offers fiber-optic internet with speeds starting at 300 Mbps and going up to 2.3 Gbps. Plans start around $49.99/month. Verizon Fios is known for reliability and strong customer satisfaction.

Spectrum

Spectrum provides cable and fiber internet services across Manhattan with download speeds up to 1 Gbps. It's available throughout the borough, including Midtown areas, with plans starting around $30/month. Spectrum is a popular choice due to no data caps and extensive coverage.

Astound Broadband Powered by RCN

Astound Broadband (formerly RCN) offers cable and fiber internet to much of Manhattan, including Midtown neighborhoods. Their fiber plans can reach speeds up to 1.5 Gbps, with prices starting near $35/month. Astound is known for competitive pricing and unlimited data usage.

Optimum

Optimum provides cable and fiber internet services in New York City, including Manhattan, with speeds up to 8 Gbps on fiber. Cable plans start at $40/month. It offers a range of bundles and is available in many parts of Manhattan.

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile offers 5G home internet in Manhattan with typical download speeds between 87 Mbps and 415 Mbps, depending on the plan. Availability covers over 80% of NYC, including Midtown.

Additional Providers

Other providers available in the area include Xfinity (cable internet up to 2 Gbps), Starry Internet (fixed wireless), and satellite providers like HughesNet and Viasat for alternative connections.

21 W 38th St, Manhattan, NYC - Transportation and Cross Streets

Located at the intersection of 38th Street and Broadway and near 38th Street and 6th Avenue, 21 W 38th St is centrally positioned in Manhattan's Garment District.

Public Transportation

The building is well-served by multiple subway lines, buses, and nearby train stations:

Subway lines nearby: 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, B, D, F, M, N, Q, R, W
Closest Subway Stations:
- Times Sq-42 St (1-4 min walk)
- 42 St-Bryant Park
- 33rd Street (8 min walk)
- Port Authority Bus Terminal (42 St)
Bus lines serving nearby stops: 160, BM2, BXM4, M1, M5, M7, M55, Q32, SIM1C
Rail services: PATH, Harlem Line, Ronkonkoma Branch, Babylon Branch, Port Jefferson Branch

Nearby Bus Stops

W 37 St/Broadway (2 min walk)
6 Av/W 38 St (3 min walk)
37th St & 6th Ave Westsider (3 min walk)
6 Av/W 37 St
W 40th St & 6th Ave

Additional Notes

Public transit options provide frequent and convenient access to and from the site, with some buses and trains operating as early as 3:00 AM and late into the night. The building is also located within walking distance of major transit hubs, making it highly accessible for commuters.

Office Tenants Rented / Leased 21 West 38th Street

Infinite Global leased 4,465 SF
Miller Samuel Inc leased 2,150 SF
Major Building Consulting… leased 4,300 SF
SAB Capital leased 9,275 SF
Site Safety leased 4,465 SF
Skin Operating LLC leased 3,300 SF
Henricksen leased 4,465 SF
Kumon North America leased 4,465 SF
Takihyo Co leased 4,300 SF
Greenman-Pedersen , Inc. leased 4,300 SF

Retail Tenants Rented / Leased 21 West 38th Street

Horsemouth leased 4,465 SF
Lucky Zone Design, LLC leased 4,465 SF

Nearby Office Tenants Leased

Lilker Associates Consulting Engineers leased 24,034 SF at 1001 Avenue of the Americas
Pearl Spaces LLC leased 23,500 SF at 500 Eighth Ave
ASI System Integration leased 23,050 SF at 48 West 37th St
North Fork Bank leased 23,000 SF at 1001 Sixth Ave
Pem America, Inc leased 22,574 SF at 70 West 36th St
Aec Reprographics leased 21,660 SF at 42 West 39th St
The New Dance Group leased 21,000 SF at 575 Eighth Ave
blueprint + co leased 20,000 SF at 214 West 39th St
WeWork leased 19,150 SF at 224 West 29th St
Roundabout Atre Compan… leased 18,201 SF at 231 West 39th Street

Nearby Retail Tenants Leased

Taco Bell Cantina leased 2,451 SF at 500 Eighth Avenue
Market Crates leased 2,300 SF at 224 West 35th Street
Rock & Soul Electronics leased 2,000 SF at 10 West 37th Street
NY Fashion & Dress Inc. leased 2,000 SF at 261 West 36th St
Republic Clothing Corporation leased 2,000 SF at 1412 Broadway
RadioShack leased 2,000 SF at 1357 Broadway
Rainbow Nail leased 1,940 SF at 1370 Broadway
Pret A Manger leased 1,939 SF at One Penn Plaza
Naturalizer leased 1,935 SF at 1460 Broadway
Baja Fresh leased 1,800 SF at 1441 Broadway

Tenants
Nearby Tenants

Office Tenants Rented / Leased 21 West 38th Street

Infinite Global leased 4,465 SF
Miller Samuel Inc leased 2,150 SF
Major Building Consulting… leased 4,300 SF
SAB Capital leased 9,275 SF
Site Safety leased 4,465 SF
Skin Operating LLC leased 3,300 SF
Henricksen leased 4,465 SF
Kumon North America leased 4,465 SF
Takihyo Co leased 4,300 SF
Greenman-Pedersen , Inc. leased 4,300 SF

Retail Tenants Rented / Leased 21 West 38th Street

Horsemouth leased 4,465 SF
Lucky Zone Design, LLC leased 4,465 SF

Nearby Office Tenants Leased

Lilker Associates Consulting Engineers leased 24,034 SF at 1001 Avenue of the Americas
Pearl Spaces LLC leased 23,500 SF at 500 Eighth Ave
ASI System Integration leased 23,050 SF at 48 West 37th St
North Fork Bank leased 23,000 SF at 1001 Sixth Ave
Pem America, Inc leased 22,574 SF at 70 West 36th St
Aec Reprographics leased 21,660 SF at 42 West 39th St
The New Dance Group leased 21,000 SF at 575 Eighth Ave
blueprint + co leased 20,000 SF at 214 West 39th St
WeWork leased 19,150 SF at 224 West 29th St
Roundabout Atre Compan… leased 18,201 SF at 231 West 39th Street

Nearby Retail Tenants Leased

Taco Bell Cantina leased 2,451 SF at 500 Eighth Avenue
Market Crates leased 2,300 SF at 224 West 35th Street
Rock & Soul Electronics leased 2,000 SF at 10 West 37th Street
NY Fashion & Dress Inc. leased 2,000 SF at 261 West 36th St
Republic Clothing Corporation leased 2,000 SF at 1412 Broadway
RadioShack leased 2,000 SF at 1357 Broadway
Rainbow Nail leased 1,940 SF at 1370 Broadway
Pret A Manger leased 1,939 SF at One Penn Plaza
Naturalizer leased 1,935 SF at 1460 Broadway
Baja Fresh leased 1,800 SF at 1441 Broadway

Sapphire Office Solutions Testimonial

To Whom It May Concern: I am writing this letter of recommendation to acknowledge the outstanding job performed by Mr. Stephen Sunderland of Optimal Spaces, Incorporated, in regards to locating and executing a great sublease and direct lease extension. In addition to finding the sublease, Stephen also add a long term extension to our direct lease at a great price. We never would have completed this transaction without Stephen's persistency, expertise, and diligence. We attempted to work with other brokers prior to meeting Stephen (discovered Stephen from advertisement) and he was the only broker who listened to our needs and took us to spaces that fit all OUR requirements, not his. We would highly recommend Mr. Sunderland and his company without hesitation. Sincerely, Paul Holstein President

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