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Rent/Lease Office 22 East 49th Street

$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
$ 27.0

Nearby Sublease office Spaces for Rent

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
W 57th St & Avenue of the Americas	$ 112	25,000	$ 232,291
Avenue of the Americas & West 55th Street West 56th Street	$ 64	7,300	$ 38,933
Madison Ave & East 54th Street	$ 80	31,000	$ 206,666
Madison Ave & East 60th Street	$ 89	9,500	$ 70,458
Madison Ave & East 51st Street	$ 75	8,100	$ 50,625
Avenue Of The Americas & West 47th Street	$ 58	10,000	$ 48,333
Park Ave & East 57th Street	$ 160	10,800	$ 144,000
Madison Ave & East 59th Street	$ 99	8,300	$ 68,475
E 53rd St & Fifth Avenue	$ 79	12,200	$ 80,316
Fifth Ave & West 52nd Street	$ 130	10,300	$ 111,583

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Park Ave & East 54th Street	$ 85	5,600	$ 39,666
Fifth Ave & East 56th Street	$ 85	4,400	$ 31,166
Lexington Ave & East 50th Street	$ 54	4,000	$ 18,000
Avenue of the Americas & West 55th Street West 56th Street	$ 62	6,200	$ 32,033
Fifth Ave & West 52nd Street	$ 78	4,400	$ 28,600
Madison Ave & East 49th Street	$ 69	5,500	$ 31,625

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Madison Ave & East 49th Street	$ 76	2,200	$ 14,025

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
E 60th St & Madison Avenue	$ 65	4,200	$ 22,750
W 57th St & Avenue of America	$ 531	5,100	$ 225,675

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
W 57th St & Avenue of America	$ 531	2,300	$ 101,775

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent

Type of Space	Class A/month	Class B/month	Class C/month
Windowed office/person
Interior office/person
Team Rooms
Suites

Nearby office Spaces for Rent

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
W 57th St & Avenue of the Americas	$ 105	15,800	$ 138,250
Fifth Ave & East 55th Street	$ 158	19,300	$ 253,312
Park Ave & East 58th Street	$ 125	11,300	$ 117,708

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Third Ave & East 49th Street	$ 50	4,300	$ 17,916
Park Ave & East 54th Street	$ 80	3,500	$ 23,187
Park Ave & East 58th Street	$ 125	4,000	$ 41,666
Third Ave & East 49th Street	$ 73	3,800	$ 23,116
Madison Ave & East 55th Street	$ 65	5,000	$ 27,083

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Third Ave & East 49th Street	$ 60	2,000	$ 10,000
E 52nd St & Lexington Avenue	$ 64	2,400	$ 12,800
Madison Ave & East 55th Street	$ 76	2,300	$ 14,566
Madison Ave & East 48th Street	$ 70	1,800	$ 10,500
Fifth Ave & West 47th Street	$ 73	1,900	$ 11,558
Avenue of the Americas & West 51th Street	$ 84	2,200	$ 15,400
Rockefeller Plz & West 50th Street	$ 92	1,600	$ 12,266
Park Ave & East 56th Street	$ 98	1,900	$ 15,516

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
W 48th St & Avenue of the Americas	$ 58	12,500	$ 60,416
5th Ave & West 47th Street	$ 63	8,000	$ 42,000
E 59th St & Madison Avenue	$ 180	9,700	$ 145,500

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Park Ave & East 59th Street	$ 70	6,200	$ 35,908
Madison Ave & East 49th Street	$ 56	3,400	$ 15,739
E 48th St & Madison Avenue	$ 55	4,600	$ 21,083
E 52nd St & Fifth Avenue	$ 42	3,400	$ 12,041
W 57th St & Avenue of America	$ 68	4,100	$ 23,233
E 55th St & Third Avenue	$ 47	2,900	$ 11,358
E 58th St & Third Avenue	$ 50	3,400	$ 14,166
E 59th St & Second Avenue	$ 93	3,200	$ 24,880
E 61st St & Barclay Street	$ 61	2,500	$ 12,708

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Lexington Ave & Lexington Avenue	$ 44	2,500	$ 9,270
E 60th St & Madison Avenue	$ 55	1,600	$ 7,333
Park Ave & East 59th Street	$ 65	2,100	$ 11,375
E 56th St & Park Avenue South	$ 59	1,900	$ 9,341
E 48th St & Madison Avenue	$ 55	2,400	$ 11,000
W 57th St & Avenue of America	$ 67	1,600	$ 8,933
E 60th St & Fifth Avenue	$ 54	2,200	$ 9,900
E 58th St & Third Avenue	$ 52	1,900	$ 8,233
Madison Ave & East 49th Street	$ 65	2,000	$ 10,833

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
W 47th St & Avenue of the Americas	$ 52	7,100	$ 31,062

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
E 59th St & Madison Avenue	$ 62	4,000	$ 20,500
E 59th St & Between 2nd Avenue	$ 66	6,500	$ 35,479

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
W 47th St & Avenue of the Americas	$ 53	2,000	$ 8,833

Retail Spaces for Rent at 22 East 49th Street

Retail Spaces
Sublease

Rent Retail 22 East 49th Street

Rent Medical Space at 22 East 49th Street

Medical Direct Offices
Medical Subleases Offices

Nearby Tenants

Nearby Office Tenants Leased

Tommy Hilfiger leased 200,000 SF at 285 Madison Avenue
Polo Ralph Lauren leased 200,000 SF at 650 Madison Ave
PJT Partners, Inc. leased 198,840 SF at 280 Park Ave
Mutual Of America leased 193,631 SF at 320 Park Ave
National Basketball Associ… leased 193,117 SF at 645 Fifth Ave
Discovery leased 190,000 SF at 850 Third Avenue
Citibank leased 176,000 SF at 731 Lexington Ave
City University of New York leased 170,953 SF at 205 East 42nd St
Weill Cornell Medical Colle… leased 169,790 SF at 575 Lexington Ave
VF Sportswear leased 168,000 SF at 40 West 57th St

Nearby Retail Tenants Leased

North Fork Bank leased 12,000 SF at 57 West 57th St
Duane Reade leased 11,717 SF at 575 Lexington Ave
Urbanspace leased 11,400 SF at 570 Lexington Avenue
BNP Foods leased 11,000 SF at 290 Madison Ave
Ann Taylor leased 11,000 SF at 600 Fifth Ave
Madison Chophouse leased 10,700 SF at 3 East 54th Street
Bill's Bar & Burger leased 10,000 SF at 1250 Sixth Ave
Club Nebula leased 10,000 SF at 135 West 41st Street
CVS Pharmacy leased 10,000 SF at 757 Third Ave
Michael Dawkins Home leased 10,000 SF at 232 East 59th St

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Tenant Broker’s Perspective: Return-to-office mandates are driving up rental prices at 22 East 49th Street. This trend is projected to continue. Opportunities for subleases remain available at 22 East 49th Street and in the nearby Plaza District neighborhood.

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Property Summary

22 East 49th Street Property Overview

Building Address:	22 East 49th Street, New York NY 10017
Building Alternate Address:	22 E 49th St
Zip Code:	10017
Neighborhood:	Plaza District
Borough:	Manhattan
Stories:	7
Year Built:	1930
Building Class:	B

History of 22 East 49th Street, Manhattan, NYC

22 East 49th Street is a seven-story commercial building located in the Central Midtown neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. It was constructed in 1930 and serves primarily as an office building with commercial units.

The building reflects the typical mid-20th-century commercial development style common to Manhattan during that era. It comprises seven floors and contains a total of seven commercial spaces. The property sits on a 2,553 square foot lot and offers approximately 16,224 square feet of building area.

Its location between Madison Avenue and Park Avenue places it in a vibrant business district notable for accessibility, with a Walk Score of 97, indicating excellent pedestrian access. Nearby transportation options include the 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Center and 51 St subway stations, as well as numerous bus routes, facilitating easy commutes for tenants and visitors alike.

While detailed architectural and stylistic histories are sparse, 22 East 49th Street stands as a representative commercial building from its period, contributing to the dense midtown Manhattan office environment. The building has sustained its commercial role through decades and remains a part of Manhattan's dynamic office real estate landscape.

22 East 49th Street, located in Midtown, Manhattan, is home to Osteria Delbianco, an Italian restaurant serving refined Italian cuisine in a warm atmosphere. This street is known for its prime location near iconic New York City landmarks such as the Chrysler Building and Grand Central Terminal.

Building Amenities at 22 East 49th Street, Manhattan, NYC

Seven-story commercial office building with Class B designation
Total floor area: 16,224 square feet
Built in 1930 with historic mid-20th-century commercial architecture
Excellent pedestrian accessibility with a Walk Score of 97
Keyed elevator access with elevator opening directly into office spaces
24/7 tenant-controlled central air conditioning with after-hours HVAC availability
Private bathrooms within leased office spaces
Windowed and interior offices available
Spaces can be combined for larger configurations up to 5,500 square feet
Located between Madison Avenue and Park Avenue, opposite the Swiss Bank Center and Saks Fifth Avenue
Proximity to multiple subway stations (47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr and 51 St) and bus routes (M1, M5, M50, Q32)
Ideal for office, medical, wellness, and possible retail uses

Office Tenants at 22 East 49th Street, Manhattan, NYC

22 East 49th Street is a seven-story commercial office building located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, built in 1930 and classified as a Class B office building.

Notable Office Tenants

Ido Center – Located on the 3rd floor, offering services
Jewelry Arts Institute – Occupies the 4th floor
Momotaro International Salon – Located on the 2nd floor

Available Office Spaces for Lease

Floor	Size	Term	Space Use	Condition	Availability
6th Floor	2,750 SF	Negotiable	Office / Medical	Move-in Condition	Available Now
7th Floor, Entire Suite	2,750 SF	1-10 Years	Office	Move-in Condition	Available Now

The 6th floor includes features such as two private bathrooms, a windowed office, tenant-controlled central air conditioning, and elevator access directly to the space, suitable for wellness-related and medical office uses.

The 7th floor suite offers operable windows facing 49th Street, kitchenette, tenant-controlled A/C, keyed elevator access, and is ideal for tech and creative office users.

Internet Providers at 22 East 49th Street, Manhattan, NYC

Residents and businesses at 22 East 49th Street in Manhattan have access to several major internet service providers offering a variety of connection types such as fiber, cable, and fixed wireless.

Verizon

Verizon offers fiber optic internet service in Manhattan with speeds up to 2,300 Mbps. Verizon Fios coverage extends to approximately 85% of Manhattan, providing fast and reliable connections suitable for residential and commercial use.

Astound Broadband Powered by RCN

Astound Broadband, formerly known as RCN, provides both cable and fiber internet with speeds reaching up to 1,500 Mbps. It is known for competitive pricing and unlimited data usage, covering most parts of Manhattan including Midtown.

Spectrum

Spectrum offers cable and fiber internet services with speeds up to 1 Gbps. It is widely available throughout Manhattan, including Midtown East, with no data caps and no contracts required.

Starry Internet

Starry provides fixed wireless internet in Manhattan with speeds up to 300 Mbps, covering a significant portion of the borough including areas near Midtown.

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet is available with speeds around 100 Mbps, leveraging 5G technology to cover most parts of Manhattan.

Additional Providers

Other providers such as Earthlink, Viasat, and HughesNet offer service options including satellite and DSL, but these are less common in central Manhattan locations.

Transportation near 22 East 49th Street, Manhattan, NYC:
Subway Lines: B, D, F, M at 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr; 4, 6 at 51 St.
Bus Routes: M1, M5, M50, Q32.
Cross Streets: Between Madison Avenue and Park Avenue.

Nearby Office Tenants Leased

Tommy Hilfiger leased 200,000 SF at 285 Madison Avenue
Polo Ralph Lauren leased 200,000 SF at 650 Madison Ave
PJT Partners, Inc. leased 198,840 SF at 280 Park Ave
Mutual Of America leased 193,631 SF at 320 Park Ave
National Basketball Associ… leased 193,117 SF at 645 Fifth Ave
Discovery leased 190,000 SF at 850 Third Avenue
Citibank leased 176,000 SF at 731 Lexington Ave
City University of New York leased 170,953 SF at 205 East 42nd St
Weill Cornell Medical Colle… leased 169,790 SF at 575 Lexington Ave
VF Sportswear leased 168,000 SF at 40 West 57th St

Nearby Retail Tenants Leased

North Fork Bank leased 12,000 SF at 57 West 57th St
Duane Reade leased 11,717 SF at 575 Lexington Ave
Urbanspace leased 11,400 SF at 570 Lexington Avenue
BNP Foods leased 11,000 SF at 290 Madison Ave
Ann Taylor leased 11,000 SF at 600 Fifth Ave
Madison Chophouse leased 10,700 SF at 3 East 54th Street
Bill's Bar & Burger leased 10,000 SF at 1250 Sixth Ave
Club Nebula leased 10,000 SF at 135 West 41st Street
CVS Pharmacy leased 10,000 SF at 757 Third Ave
Michael Dawkins Home leased 10,000 SF at 232 East 59th St

Nearby Tenants

Nearby Office Tenants Leased

Tommy Hilfiger leased 200,000 SF at 285 Madison Avenue
Polo Ralph Lauren leased 200,000 SF at 650 Madison Ave
PJT Partners, Inc. leased 198,840 SF at 280 Park Ave
Mutual Of America leased 193,631 SF at 320 Park Ave
National Basketball Associ… leased 193,117 SF at 645 Fifth Ave
Discovery leased 190,000 SF at 850 Third Avenue
Citibank leased 176,000 SF at 731 Lexington Ave
City University of New York leased 170,953 SF at 205 East 42nd St
Weill Cornell Medical Colle… leased 169,790 SF at 575 Lexington Ave
VF Sportswear leased 168,000 SF at 40 West 57th St

Nearby Retail Tenants Leased

North Fork Bank leased 12,000 SF at 57 West 57th St
Duane Reade leased 11,717 SF at 575 Lexington Ave
Urbanspace leased 11,400 SF at 570 Lexington Avenue
BNP Foods leased 11,000 SF at 290 Madison Ave
Ann Taylor leased 11,000 SF at 600 Fifth Ave
Madison Chophouse leased 10,700 SF at 3 East 54th Street
Bill's Bar & Burger leased 10,000 SF at 1250 Sixth Ave
Club Nebula leased 10,000 SF at 135 West 41st Street
CVS Pharmacy leased 10,000 SF at 757 Third Ave
Michael Dawkins Home leased 10,000 SF at 232 East 59th St

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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