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$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
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Nearby Sublease office Spaces for Rent

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
W 57th St & Seventh Avenue	$ 59	10,800	$ 53,100
Broadway & West 51st Street	$ 29	56,200	$ 135,816
W 57th St & Eighth Avenue	$ 60	11,500	$ 57,500

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
W 56th St & Seventh Avenue	$ 55	8,900	$ 40,791
W 57th St & Eighth Avenue	$ 39	5,000	$ 16,250

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Madison Ave & East 49th Street	$ 76	2,200	$ 14,025

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W 54th St & Eight Avenue	$ 51	4,300	$ 18,275

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W 57th St & Avenue of America	$ 531	2,300	$ 101,775

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Nearby office Spaces for Rent

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Columbus Cir & West 58th Street	$ 87	13,000	$ 94,250
W 57th St & Seventh Avenue	$ 97	10,900	$ 88,108
Broadway & West 53rd Street	$ 72	10,800	$ 64,350
7th Ave & West 56th Street	$ 105	10,700	$ 93,625

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
W 57th St & Seventh Avenue	$ 79	2,600	$ 17,116
Columbus Cir & West 58th Street	$ 78	4,100	$ 26,820
Broadway & West 54th Street	$ 96	5,700	$ 45,362
Broadway & West 53rd Street	$ 50	3,300	$ 13,612
Broadway & West 57th Street	$ 65	4,300	$ 23,291
7th Ave & West 56th Street	$ 85	2,900	$ 20,541
W 56th St & Between 6th Avenue	$ 100	3,500	$ 29,312

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Broadway & West 57th Street	$ 65	1,800	$ 9,750

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W 54th St & Ninth Avenue	$ 55	16,500	$ 75,625

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Seventh Ave & West 54th Street	$ 49	4,100	$ 16,741
W 54th St & Eighth Avenue	$ 50	4,200	$ 17,325
W 57th St & Avenue of Americas	$ 60	4,200	$ 21,000

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Seventh Ave & West 54th Street	$ 46	2,000	$ 7,666
W 57th St & Seventh Avenue	$ 60	2,200	$ 11,000
W 57th St & Avenue of Americas	$ 61	1,500	$ 7,625
Broadway & Between West 62nd Street	$ 54	2,200	$ 9,900

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
W 60th St & Broadway	$ 45	13,800	$ 51,750

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Broadway & West 53rd Street	$ 39	5,800	$ 18,850
W 52nd St & Ninth Avenue	$ 49	4,200	$ 17,150

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
W 52nd St & Ninth Avenue	$ 48	1,800	$ 7,125

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Rent Medical Space at 211 W 61st St

Medical Direct Offices
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Nearby Tenants

Nearby Office Tenants Leased

Vince Camuto Shoes leased 5,600 SF at 1370 Avenue of the Americas
Rare Violins of New York leased 5,000 SF at 140 West 57th St
Garden of Eden leased 4,565 SF at 2780 Broadway
SBR Multisport leased 4,000 SF at 631 West 51st St
The Johnson Street Foundation leased 2,935 SF at 850 Seventh Ave
Riverside Physical Therapy NYC PLLC leased 1,750 SF at 2495 Broadway
Dr. Dana Cohen leased 1,325 SF at 330 West 58th St
Fellowship for the Performing Arts leased 1,000 SF at 1674 Broadway
Dr. Steinberg leased 800 SF at 127 West 79th St
UBS leased 900,000 SF at 1285 Avenue of the Americas

Nearby Retail Tenants Leased

Century 21 leased 61,000 SF at 1972 Broadway
Landmark Theatres leased 30,000 SF at 625 West 57th Street
Quick Park Broadway Garage LLC leased 29,902 SF at 1755 Broadway
Planet Fitness leased 29,400 SF at 423 West 55th St
T.J. Maxx leased 27,639 SF at 250 West 57th St
Borders leased 27,416 SF at 795 Columbus Ave
Bloomingdale leased 25,085 SF at 2085 Broadway
Maserati of Manhattan leased 25,000 SF at 619 West 54th St
Spirit Halloween leased 24,162 SF at 3 Columbus Circle
The Capital Grille leased 17,400 SF at 1271 Sixth Ave

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Tenant Broker’s Perspective:

211 West 61st Street represents a strategic opportunity within the Lincoln Square submarket, offering a high-visibility location at the intersection of Manhattan’s premier cultural and educational corridors. Positioned near Lincoln Center and major healthcare institutions, this asset is ideally suited for medical, educational, or boutique office users seeking a high-barrier-to-entry neighborhood with robust foot traffic and excellent transit accessibility. For long-term investors, the property’s proximity to affluent residential developments and Riverside Park ensures enduring institutional value and consistent demand in one of New York City’s most resilient commercial micro-markets.

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Property Summary

211 West 61st Street Property Overview

Building Address:	211 W 61st St, New York NY 10023
Building Alternate Address:	211 W 61st St
Zip Code:	10023
Neighborhood:	Columbus Circle
Borough:	Manhattan
Stories:	0
Year Built:	1927
Building Class:	C

211 W 61st St, Manhattan, NYC

Located in the Lincoln Square area, 211 West 61st Street is a significant building in Manhattan, NYC. The structure was originally built in 1927, initially intended as a factory, showroom, offices, and motor vehicle repair shop and garage. Over the years, it has also served as loft studios for various performing arts organizations.

Today, the building is recognized as a commercial structure with six stories and 17 units. Its initial use as a mixed industrial and commercial space reflects the area's historical development patterns.

In its early days, the property was part of a larger complex that included adjacent tenements. However, these were replaced with new constructions over time. Notably, a legal dispute involving a former party wall highlighted the building's historical evolution and legal implications regarding shared structures.

The building's transformation into loft studios for organizations like Alvin Ailey, The American Musical and Dramatic Academy, and the School of American Ballet signifies its role in the city's arts scene.

211 W 61st St, Manhattan, NYC

Known as:

211 West 61st Street

Neighborhood: Lincoln Square

Zip Code: 10023

Borough: Manhattan

Building Amenities at 211 W 61st St, Manhattan, NYC

The AMDA building at 211 W 61st St offers dynamic educational spaces.

Main Features:

Classrooms
State-of-the-art facilities
Creative spaces for performance and study

211 W 61st St, Manhattan, NYC, is home to several notable tenants, including the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) and the Gateway School. The building's current office and retail tenants primarily serve educational and performing arts purposes.

Internet Providers Available at 211 W 61st St, Manhattan, NYC:

Verizon - Offers Fiber service with speeds up to 2,300 Mbps.
Spectrum - Provides Cable service with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps.
T-Mobile Home - Also available for residents.

211 W 61st St, Manhattan, NYC is located in the heart of the Upper West Side. To get there, you can use various public transportation options:

Nearest Subway Stations: The nearest subway stations are 59 St-Columbus Circle and 66 St-Lincoln Center. 59 St-Columbus Circle is a 13-minute walk away, while 66 St-Lincoln Center is about an 8-minute walk.

Subway Lines: Available subway lines include 1, 2, A, B, C, D.

Bus Lines: Nearby bus lines include M20, M5, M57, M66, Q32.

Train Lines: The Far Rockaway Branch and PATH trains also provide access to the area.

Nearest Bus Stops: The closest bus stops are West End Av/W 61 St and Amsterdam Av/W 62 St, both a short walk away.

Cross Streets: The location is near the intersection of West 61st Street and Amsterdam Avenue.

Nearby Office Tenants Leased

Vince Camuto Shoes leased 5,600 SF at 1370 Avenue of the Americas
Rare Violins of New York leased 5,000 SF at 140 West 57th St
Garden of Eden leased 4,565 SF at 2780 Broadway
SBR Multisport leased 4,000 SF at 631 West 51st St
The Johnson Street Foundation leased 2,935 SF at 850 Seventh Ave
Riverside Physical Therapy NYC PLLC leased 1,750 SF at 2495 Broadway
Dr. Dana Cohen leased 1,325 SF at 330 West 58th St
Fellowship for the Performing Arts leased 1,000 SF at 1674 Broadway
Dr. Steinberg leased 800 SF at 127 West 79th St
UBS leased 900,000 SF at 1285 Avenue of the Americas

Nearby Retail Tenants Leased

Century 21 leased 61,000 SF at 1972 Broadway
Landmark Theatres leased 30,000 SF at 625 West 57th Street
Quick Park Broadway Garage LLC leased 29,902 SF at 1755 Broadway
Planet Fitness leased 29,400 SF at 423 West 55th St
T.J. Maxx leased 27,639 SF at 250 West 57th St
Borders leased 27,416 SF at 795 Columbus Ave
Bloomingdale leased 25,085 SF at 2085 Broadway
Maserati of Manhattan leased 25,000 SF at 619 West 54th St
Spirit Halloween leased 24,162 SF at 3 Columbus Circle
The Capital Grille leased 17,400 SF at 1271 Sixth Ave

Nearby Tenants

Nearby Office Tenants Leased

Vince Camuto Shoes leased 5,600 SF at 1370 Avenue of the Americas
Rare Violins of New York leased 5,000 SF at 140 West 57th St
Garden of Eden leased 4,565 SF at 2780 Broadway
SBR Multisport leased 4,000 SF at 631 West 51st St
The Johnson Street Foundation leased 2,935 SF at 850 Seventh Ave
Riverside Physical Therapy NYC PLLC leased 1,750 SF at 2495 Broadway
Dr. Dana Cohen leased 1,325 SF at 330 West 58th St
Fellowship for the Performing Arts leased 1,000 SF at 1674 Broadway
Dr. Steinberg leased 800 SF at 127 West 79th St
UBS leased 900,000 SF at 1285 Avenue of the Americas

Nearby Retail Tenants Leased

Century 21 leased 61,000 SF at 1972 Broadway
Landmark Theatres leased 30,000 SF at 625 West 57th Street
Quick Park Broadway Garage LLC leased 29,902 SF at 1755 Broadway
Planet Fitness leased 29,400 SF at 423 West 55th St
T.J. Maxx leased 27,639 SF at 250 West 57th St
Borders leased 27,416 SF at 795 Columbus Ave
Bloomingdale leased 25,085 SF at 2085 Broadway
Maserati of Manhattan leased 25,000 SF at 619 West 54th St
Spirit Halloween leased 24,162 SF at 3 Columbus Circle
The Capital Grille leased 17,400 SF at 1271 Sixth Ave

Brightwater Fund LLC Testimonial

Dear Mr. Sunderland: Thank you for the outstanding service you gave to us as we searched for office space. Through your efforts, you found us a location and facility that is virtually an exact fit for our needs. You helped us with the lease negotiations and were able to procure the space at a very attractive price. In short, you got us a great deal! You went above and beyond the call of duty in working with us until we moved in. You were always accessible and prepared to help us in every way. We would highly recommend you to our other friends and colleagues in their search for best available/best fitting space for their needs. Very truly yours, Donald Krueger Chief Financial Officer.

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