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Rent Office 247 West 37th Street

$ / SF SF Monthly Rent
$ 40
5,200
$ 17,116
Negotiable
8,200
Negotiable
$ / SF SF Monthly Rent
$ 32
5,300
$ 14,133

Nearby Sublease office Spaces for Rent

Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Penn Plaza & West 33rd Street $ 41
29,000
$ 99,083
Bryant Park & 6th Avenue $ 60
14,000
$ 70,000
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Broadway & West 36th Street $ 54
3,200
$ 14,400
Broadway & West 41st Street $ 56
4,700
$ 21,737
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 37th St & Avenue of America $ 34
10,200
$ 29,325
W 40th St & Between West 39th Street $ 38
15,100
$ 47,816
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
W 37th St & 6th Avenue $ 35
3,500
$ 10,208
W 40th St & Eighth Avenue $ 40
2,600
$ 8,666
Seventh Ave & West 38th Street $ 45
5,200
$ 19,500
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Tenth Ave & West 37th Street $ 46
2,200
$ 8,341
Seventh Ave & West 38th Street $ 45
2,400
$ 9,000
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 $ 37
1,600
$ 4,933
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Penn Plaza & West 30th Street $ 46
2,500
$ 9,687
W 35th St & Between West 35th Street $ 34
5,300
$ 15,016
W 37th St & Ninth Avenue $ 40
4,500
$ 15,000
W 36th St & Avenue of the Americas $ 45
3,400
$ 12,750
W 30th St & Between West 30th Street $ 32
5,000
$ 13,125
W 36th St & Eight Avenue $ 34
6,000
$ 17,000
Broadway & West 32nd Street $ 46
3,500
$ 13,498
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Penn Plaza & West 30th Street $ 46
2,000
$ 7,666
Type of Space Class A/month Class B/month Class C/month
Windowed office/person $ 2100 $ 1813 $ 775
Interior office/person $ 1350 $ 1313 $ 525
Team Rooms $ 10100 $ 8563 $ 5025
Suites $ 20100 $ 12563 $ 7025

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
Bryant Park & Avenue of America $ 99
7,400
$ 61,050
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Broadway & West 37th Street $ 66
5,500
$ 30,479
W 38th St & Avenue of the Americas $ 57
3,500
$ 16,625
Broadway & West 41st Street $ 66
6,800
$ 37,683
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
1 Plz & West 33rd Street $ 105
3,200
$ 28,000
W 34th St & Between 7th Avenue $ 70
4,700
$ 27,416
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Broadway & West 37th Street $ 66
2,300
$ 12,745
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 & W 35th Street $ 40
8,000
$ 26,666
Tenth Ave & West 37th Street $ 50
7,900
$ 32,587
Broadway & West 38th Street $ 54
9,500
$ 42,750
Seventh Ave & West 37th Street $ 56
10,300
$ 48,066
7th Ave & Between 7th Avenue $ 56
7,800
$ 36,075
Eighth Ave & Between 8th Avenue $ 40
7,900
$ 26,333
W 36th St & Avenue of the Americas $ 44
10,000
$ 36,666
Broadway & West 39th Street $ 46
8,100
$ 30,712
Seventh Ave & Sixtenth Street $ 46
10,000
$ 38,750
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Seventh Ave & West 38th Street $ 52
3,100
$ 13,433
Eighth Ave & West 36th Street $ 37
4,700
$ 14,491
W 39th St & Ninth Avenue $ 39
3,500
$ 11,375
W 38th St & Between West 37th Street $ 40
2,600
$ 8,558
W 39th St & Eighth Avenue $ 40
2,700
$ 9,112
Fifth Ave & West 35th Street $ 50
3,700
$ 15,416
W 35th St & Eight Avenue $ 40
4,900
$ 16,333
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Eighth Ave & West 36th Street $ 41
2,200
$ 7,516
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
W 40th St & Eighth Avenue $ 46
1,900
$ 7,362
Broadway & West 38th Street $ 51
1,900
$ 8,075
7th Ave & Between 7th Avenue $ 56
1,600
$ 7,466
Avenue of the Americas & West 39th Street $ 61
2,300
$ 11,691
Avenue of the Americas & West 31st Street $ 78
2,400
$ 15,600
Eighth Ave & West 37th Street $ 37
1,700
$ 5,241
W 40th St & Avenue of America $ 73
1,600
$ 9,733
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
Eighth Ave & West 39th Street $ 40
11,400
$ 38,475
W 35th St & Seventh Avenue $ 32
8,500
$ 22,666
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
W 39th St & Seventh Avenue $ 36
4,700
$ 13,904
W 35th St & Eighth Avenue $ 34
3,300
$ 9,487
Seventh Ave & West 30th Street $ 35
3,800
$ 11,083
W 38th St & Between West 37th Street $ 40
2,700
$ 9,000
Eighth Ave & West 36th Street $ 42
5,800
$ 20,058
W 32nd St & Ninth Avenue $ 50
2,800
$ 11,666
W 37th St & Eight Avenue $ 32
5,400
$ 14,625
W 35th St & Seventh Avenue $ 38
4,400
$ 13,750
W 38th St & Eighth Avenue $ 39
3,500
$ 11,375
W 35th St & Between West 35th Street $ 36
5,600
$ 16,566
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
W 35th St & Seventh Avenue $ 34
2,300
$ 6,612
W 39th St & Eighth Avenue $ 38
1,600
$ 5,133
Eighth Ave & West 36th Street $ 38
1,600
$ 5,066
W 32nd St & Ninth Avenue $ 49
1,800
$ 7,350
W 35th St & Between West 35th Street $ 36
2,100
$ 6,212
W 37th St & Ninth Avenue $ 37
1,900
$ 5,920
W 37th St & Eight Avenue $ 35
2,400
$ 7,000
Tenant Broker’s Perspective: office buildings being demolished or converted to residential are driving up rental prices at 247 West 37th Street. This trend is projected to continue. Opportunities for subleases remain available at 247 West 37th Street and in the nearby Penn Plaza/Garment neighborhood.
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247 West 37th Street Property Overview

Building Address: 247 W 37th St, New York NY 10018
Building Alternate Address: 247 W 37th St
Zip Code:10018
Neighborhood:Penn Plaza/Garment
Borough:Manhattan
Stories:19
Year Built:1924
Building Class:B
Block & lot:00787-0011

History of 247 West 37th Street, Manhattan, NYC

Located on West 37th Street between Seventh and Eighth Avenues, 247 West 37th Street sits on land originally assembled by the prominent real estate developer A.E. Lefcourt, who controlled the largest individual plot in the Garment District at the time. The current building was designed by the architectural firm Gronenberg & Leuchtag and constructed by the Bricken Construction Company in 1924. It was initially known as the Bricken Centre Building.

The steel and masonry building rises 19 stories, with a mezzanine and one below-grade level, encompassing approximately 271,000 square feet. It has undergone significant renovations, including modernized elevators in 2014 and a remodeled lobby completed in 2016, enhancing its functionality and appeal.

Situated in the heart of the historic Garment District, the building has long been home to a variety of tenants including non-profit organizations and fashion industry players, reflecting the district’s legacy as a center for garment manufacturing and design. Notable tenants have included organizations such as JASA, Workmen's Circle, The Settlement Housing Fund, and designer Prabal Gurung. The location offers convenient access to numerous transit options and proximity to Midtown amenities.

Over the years, 247 West 37th Street has maintained its status as a prominent commercial office building in Manhattan, blending its architectural heritage with updated facilities to serve a diverse tenant base.

247 West 37th Street, Manhattan, New York City

Also Known As: Bricken Center Building

Address: 247 West 37th Street, New York, NY 10018

Neighborhood: Garment District, Manhattan

Building Details:

  • Constructed in 1924
  • 18 stories plus mezzanine and 1 below-grade floor
  • Total building size approximately 214,000 to 271,000 square feet
  • Building class: Office with Commercial Use (O6), Class B
  • Building height: 19 stories according to some sources
  • Typical floor size around 5,550 square feet
  • Elevator renovations in 2014 and lobby renovation in 2016

Historical Context: Originally known as the Bricken Centre Building, developed by A.E. Lefcourt, it was once the largest individually owned plot in the Garment District. Designed by architects Gronenberg & Leuchtag and built by Bricken Construction Company.

Current Use: The building hosts a variety of tenants including non-profits and fashion industry businesses. It also features retail and lounge spaces on the ground floor.

Location Highlights: Situated between 7th and 8th Avenues, in the heart of the historic Garment District, with convenient access to multiple transit options and nearby amenities.


Building Amenities at 247 West 37th Street, Manhattan, NYC

247 West 37th Street is a historic 19-story commercial building located in the Garment District of Manhattan, featuring a total size of 271,000 square feet.

The building has undergone significant renovations recently, including:

  • State-of-the-art elevators upgraded in 2014
  • Newly renovated lobby completed in 2016

Additional features include:

  • 24-hour access for tenants
  • Typical floor size of approximately 16,800 rentable square feet
  • Steel and masonry construction
  • Unfinished ceiling height of 12 feet

Located in the heart of the historic Garment District, the building offers convenient walking access to a wide range of amenities and multiple nearby transit options, facilitating easy commutes.


Office Tenants at 247 West 37th Street, Manhattan, NYC

247 West 37th Street, originally the Bricken Centre Building, hosts a variety of tenants primarily in the non-profit and fashion sectors. The building is home to notable tenants including:

  • JASA (Jewish Association Serving the Aging)
  • Workmens Circle
  • The Settlement Housing Fund
  • Prabal Gurung, American fashion designer
  • Camp Kinder Ring
  • SAY: The Stuttering Association for the Young

For internet services at 247 W 37th St, Manhattan, NYC, you have several reliable providers:

  • Verizon Fios: Known for high-speed fiber-optic connections, Verizon offers symmetrical speeds starting at 300 Mbps and reaching up to 2.3 Gbps. Plans start at $49.99 per month.
  • Astound Broadband Powered by RCN: Offers both cable and fiber services with plans starting at $35 per month, featuring speeds up to 1.5 Gbps and unlimited data usage.
  • Spectrum: Provides widespread coverage with speeds up to 1 Gbps, starting at $50 per month. It offers a variety of bundling options for TV and phone services as well.

247 W 37th St, Manhattan, NYC

Location: Situated on West 37th Street between 7th and 8th Avenue in the Garment District.

Transportation Options

  • Subway: Nearby subway lines include 3, A, C, E, R, B, D, F, M. The closest stops are at 34 St – Hudson Yards, 34 St – Penn Station, and 42 St – Port Authority Bus Terminal.
  • Bus: Local bus lines M20, M34A-SBS, M7 and others offer convenient access.
  • Train: PATH, Harlem, Hudson, and Port Jefferson Branch trains are accessible nearby.

Cross Streets

7th Avenue and 8th Avenue are the cross streets.


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