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Nearby Sublease office Spaces for Rent

Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
W 14th St & Washington Street $ 92
7,900
$ 60,566
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Greene St & Between Canal Street $ 76
4,900
$ 31,033
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Broadway & East Houston Street $ 48
1,900
$ 7,520
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
W 27th St & Avenue of Americas $ 35
9,000
$ 26,250
W 23rd St & Avenue of America $ 26
9,000
$ 19,875
W 26th St & Twelfth Avenue $ 65
18,300
$ 99,125
W 25th St & Eighth Avenue $ 40
17,500
$ 58,333
W 27th St & Between 6th Avenue $ 42
7,100
$ 24,850
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
W 27th St & Avenue of the Americas $ 33
5,500
$ 15,024
W 27th St & Seventh Avenue $ 38
3,100
$ 9,816
W 21st St & Avenue of the Americas $ 71
6,400
$ 37,866
W 26th St & Seventh Avenue $ 43
3,800
$ 13,616
Seventh Ave & West 28th Street $ 57
3,400
$ 16,150
W 27th St & Avenue of Americas $ 31
5,700
$ 14,725
W 22nd St & Between 6th Avenue $ 39
4,300
$ 13,975
W 27th St & Between 6th Avenue $ 45
5,000
$ 18,750
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
W 27th St & Seventh Avenue $ 36
1,700
$ 5,100
W 26th St & Avenue of America $ 80
2,000
$ 13,326
W 26th St & Seventh Avenue $ 46
1,600
$ 6,066
Seventh Ave & West 28th Street $ 43
2,300
$ 8,241
W 27th St & Avenue of Americas $ 52
2,000
$ 8,666
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
W 23rd St & Avenue of America $ 39
7,800
$ 25,350
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
W 19th St & Fifth Avenue $ 56
5,300
$ 24,733
W 23rd St & Avenue of America $ 42
5,600
$ 19,366
W 27th St & Seventh Avenue $ 34
4,400
$ 12,650
W 26th St & Eleventh Avenue $ 33
4,000
$ 11,000
W 25th St & Seventh Avenue $ 38
4,900
$ 15,720
Fifth Ave & Between West 13th Street $ 45
2,500
$ 9,375
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Seventh Ave & West 29th Street $ 40
1,600
$ 5,333
W 27th St & Seventh Avenue $ 35
1,800
$ 5,250
Fifth Ave & Between West 13th Street $ 45
2,000
$ 7,500
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Nearby office Spaces for Rent

Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Seventh Ave & West 29th Street $ 87
7,800
$ 56,550
Fifth Ave & West 21st Street $ 80
15,000
$ 100,625
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Seventh Ave & West 29th Street $ 52
5,100
$ 21,887
W 28th St & Between 7th Avenue $ 100
2,600
$ 21,666
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Seventh Ave & West 29th Street $ 54
2,400
$ 10,700
Broadway & West 27th Street $ 65
2,200
$ 11,916
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
W 28th St & Eighth Avenue $ 56
12,800
$ 59,733
W 24th St & Avenue of the Americas $ 62
12,100
$ 62,516
Madison Square W & West 25th Street $ 47
12,500
$ 48,958
W 25th St & Avenue of the Americas $ 70
10,300
$ 59,654
W 21st St & Avenue of the Americas $ 56
13,100
$ 61,679
W 25th St & Eleventh Avenue $ 52
9,000
$ 39,375
Fifth Ave & West 18th Street $ 48
7,000
$ 28,291
W 24th St & Avenue of America $ 54
7,300
$ 33,154
W 29th St & Eight Avenue $ 37
7,500
$ 23,125
W 25th St & Seventh Avenue $ 37
8,000
$ 24,666
W 30th St & Seventh Avenue $ 34
7,700
$ 22,137
W 11th Ave & Between 6th Avenue $ 60
10,400
$ 51,566
W 24th St & Between 6th Avenue $ 67
20,400
$ 113,900
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
W 28th St & Eighth Avenue $ 43
5,800
$ 20,783
W 29th St & Seventh Avenue $ 34
5,500
$ 15,812
W 27th St & Avenue of America $ 40
5,000
$ 16,666
W 27th St & Eleventh Avenue $ 49
2,500
$ 10,208
Seventh Ave & West 28th Street $ 49
5,600
$ 22,866
W 20th St & Avenue of the Americas $ 42
4,000
$ 13,833
W 27th St & Avenue of the Americas $ 30
6,000
$ 15,000
W 21st St & Avenue of the Americas $ 66
2,500
$ 13,645
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
W 27th St & Seventh Avenue $ 38
2,400
$ 7,700
W 20th St & Avenue of the Americas $ 43
1,800
$ 6,450
W 27th St & Avenue of the Americas $ 42
2,400
$ 8,300
W 21st St & Avenue of the Americas $ 66
1,600
$ 8,800
W 25th St & Eleventh Avenue $ 50
2,000
$ 8,401
W 25th St & Seventh Avenue $ 62
2,000
$ 10,333
Seventh Ave & West 30th Street $ 52
1,900
$ 8,312
Broadway & West 25th Street $ 58
2,000
$ 9,666
W 29th St & Avenue of Americas $ 57
1,600
$ 7,600
Fifth Ave & East 30th Street $ 60
2,200
$ 10,908
W 30th St & Eighth Avenue $ 47
1,700
$ 6,658
Broadway & West 26th Street $ 73
2,400
$ 14,600
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
W 26th St & Avenue of the Americas $ 31
9,300
$ 24,025
W 29th St & Seventh Avenue $ 38
7,000
$ 22,166
W 29th St & Eight Avenue $ 40
8,600
$ 29,025
W 27th St & Avenue of Americas $ 44
11,300
$ 41,433
W 20th St & Avenue of the Americas $ 57
11,100
$ 52,725
W 30th St & Eighth Avenue $ 45
7,500
$ 28,125
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
W 30th St & Seventh Avenue $ 42
3,400
$ 11,900
W 19th St & 6th Avenue $ 45
4,500
$ 16,875
Seventh Ave & West 29th Street $ 52
2,500
$ 10,833
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Seventh Ave & West 29th Street $ 48
2,400
$ 9,600
W 29th St & Eight Avenue $ 78
2,400
$ 15,700
W 29th St & Avenue of the Americas $ 36
2,100
$ 6,300
W 27th St & Eighth Avenue $ 42
1,900
$ 6,729
W 29th St & Seventh Avenue $ 36
1,800
$ 5,400
W 21st St & Avenue of the Americas $ 36
2,100
$ 6,300
W 22nd St & Fifth Avenue $ 48
2,100
$ 8,487
W 23rd St & Sixth Avenue $ 44
1,700
$ 6,233

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Office Tenants Rented / Leased 249 West 17th Street
  • Twitter leased 215,000 SF
  • Twitter, Inc leased 72,000 SF
  • Room & Board leased 72,922 SF
  • Livedesign Inc leased 500 SF
Retail Tenants Rented / Leased 249 West 17th Street
  • Room & Board leased 60,126 SF
  • Room & Board leased 60,000 SF
Nearby Office Tenants Leased
  • Restoration Hardware leased 31,874 SF at 437 West 16th St
  • Infor leased 31,500 SF at 641 Sixth Ave
  • The Epoch Times leased 30,267 SF at 229 West 28th St
  • Swedish Institute leased 30,000 SF at 151 West 26th St
  • Alibaba leased 30,000 SF at 860 Washington Street
  • FXFowle Architects leased 27,300 SF at 22 West 19th St
  • Project Worldwide Inc leased 27,178 SF at 412 West 15th Street
  • Alice & Olivia By Stacey B… leased 27,100 SF at 450 West 14th St
  • Riskified leased 27,000 SF at 220 Fifth Avenue
  • Girl Scouts of Greater New York leased 26,000 SF at 43 West 23rd St
Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • Fig & Olive leased 5,000 SF at 416 West 13th St
  • Dalup NYC 1 leased 4,955 SF at 350 Seventh Avenue
  • Lumas leased 4,850 SF at 875 Washington Street
  • World of Beer leased 4,500 SF at 260 West 26th St
  • Thursday Boots leased 4,300 SF at 48 West 21st Street
  • Jarick Collections leased 4,200 SF at 426 West 14th Street
  • Nesso Management leased 4,200 SF at 49 West 24th St
  • Isabel Marant leased 4,070 SF at 210 11th Avenue
  • Callen-Lorde leased 4,069 SF at 155 West 19th Street
  • WTHN leased 4,000 SF at 20 West 22nd Street
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Tenant Broker’s Perspective: Return-to-office mandates are driving up rental prices at 249 West 17th Street. This trend is projected to continue. Opportunities for subleases remain available at 249 West 17th Street and in the nearby Chelsea neighborhood.
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249 West 17th Street Property Overview

Building Address: 249 W 17th St, New York NY 10011
Building Alternate Address: 249 W 17th St
Zip Code:10011
Neighborhood:Chelsea
Borough:Manhattan
Stories:6
Year Built:1902
Building Class:B

249 W. 17th Street, located in Chelsea, Manhattan, is part of a two-building interconnected complex owned by Columbia Property Trust. The properties were originally built in 1902 as a warehouse for the prominent Siegel-Cooper Department Store, which was located nearby on Sixth Avenue. Over time, the building experienced several transformations and occupants, including Gimbel Brothers and later Saxon Paper Products and Jewel Sales Company after World War II. By the late 20th century, the building housed a luxury retail warehouse for Barneys and later underwent a significant renovation in 2014 to become a modern office complex.

Today, the building is a 281,000 sq. ft. facility featuring a high-end modern furniture showroom from Room & Board on the ground floor. The office spaces have attracted notable tenants, including X Corp (formerly Twitter), and more recently, MoneyLion. The historic architecture combined with modern renovations provides an attractive setting for both commercial and retail activities in the heart of Chelsea.

249 West 17th Street, Manhattan, NYC

249 West 17th Street is a historic commercial property located in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City.

Building Details

  • Address: 249 West 17th Street, New York, NY 10011
  • Also known as: 249-255 West 17th Street
  • Neighborhood: Chelsea
  • Borough: Manhattan
  • Year Built: 1902
  • Last Altered: 2012
  • Building Type: Office with Commercial - 1 to 6 Stories
  • Stories: 6
  • Total Building Area: Approximately 108,768 square feet
  • Lot Size: 17,790 square feet (0.41 acre)
  • Tax Assessed Market Value: $64,114,000

Property Features

  • Comprises two interconnected buildings forming a 281,000 square feet complex
  • Originally built in 1909 and fully renovated in 2014 (for the combined complex)
  • Historic architecture with modern high-style buildout
  • WELL Health-Safety Rated and ENERGY STAR certified

Major Tenants and Usage

  • Former New York office of X (previously known as Twitter)
  • Office space currently occupied by financial technology company MoneyLion on the entire fourth floor
  • Ground floor showroom of the high-end modern furniture chain Room & Board

Location and Transportation

  • Located in Chelsea, Manhattan, close to the intersection of 8th Avenue and 16th Street
  • Closest subway station: 8th Ave & 16th St (A, C, E, L lines) - 0.08 miles away
  • Nearby bus routes include M20 at 8 Av/W 17 St stop (0.055 miles away)

Building Amenities at 249 W 17th St, Manhattan, NYC

249 West 17th Street is a mixed-use office building located in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, featuring a blend of historic architecture with modern, high-style interior renovations.

Health and Safety

  • WELL Health-Safety Rated building
  • Bipolar Ionization air purification technology throughout the lobby and elevator cabs to neutralize viruses and ensure clean, fresh indoor air

Building Certifications

  • ENERGY STAR Certified Building (certified consecutively since 2018, latest score 87 in 2024)

Access and Security

  • Fully modernized and renovated lobbies
  • Secure, 24/7 building access with an attended lobby

Location Benefits

  • Prime Chelsea location, steps from luxury dining, hotels, retailers, and convenient rail and transit services
  • Easy access to multiple modes of public transportation nearby

Onsite Amenities

  • High-end Room & Board furniture showroom within the building

Property Management

Columbia Property Trust operates the building, emphasizing sustainable and responsible management practices with national recognition for green building leadership and workplace quality.


The building at 249 W 17th Street, Manhattan, NYC serves as the New York headquarters for X (formerly known as Twitter), where they lease over 215,000 square feet of office space. This lease was extended until April 2030. Another significant tenant is Room & Board, with a multi-story modern furniture showroom. The building also hosts a FlyWheel Cycle Studio. Additionally, Twitter has subleased parts of its space to companies such as Lyft, Netflix, and Major League Baseball.


Internet providers available at 249 W 17th St, Manhattan, NYC include:

  • Verizon Fios: Offers high speeds up to 2.3 Gbps with reliable service.

Other providers in the area may offer services as well, such as Spectrum and Verizon, but specific availability at this address should be confirmed with the providers.


249 W 17th St in Manhattan, NYC, offers convenient transportation options. It is located near several major public transit stops, including the 14th Street–8th Avenue subway station, which provides access to the A, C, E, and L trains. Other nearby subway lines include the 1, 2, and 3 trains. For bus routes, options like the M12, M14A-SBS, and M14D-SBS are available. The cross streets for 249 W 17th St are 8th Avenue to the west and 7th Avenue to the east, while the parallel streets are 16th and 18th Streets.

Office Tenants Rented / Leased 249 West 17th Street
  • Twitter leased 215,000 SF
  • Twitter, Inc leased 72,000 SF
  • Room & Board leased 72,922 SF
  • Livedesign Inc leased 500 SF

Retail Tenants Rented / Leased 249 West 17th Street
  • Room & Board leased 60,126 SF
  • Room & Board leased 60,000 SF
Nearby Office Tenants Leased
  • Restoration Hardware leased 31,874 SF at 437 West 16th St
  • Infor leased 31,500 SF at 641 Sixth Ave
  • The Epoch Times leased 30,267 SF at 229 West 28th St
  • Swedish Institute leased 30,000 SF at 151 West 26th St
  • Alibaba leased 30,000 SF at 860 Washington Street
  • FXFowle Architects leased 27,300 SF at 22 West 19th St
  • Project Worldwide Inc leased 27,178 SF at 412 West 15th Street
  • Alice & Olivia By Stacey B… leased 27,100 SF at 450 West 14th St
  • Riskified leased 27,000 SF at 220 Fifth Avenue
  • Girl Scouts of Greater New York leased 26,000 SF at 43 West 23rd St

Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • Fig & Olive leased 5,000 SF at 416 West 13th St
  • Dalup NYC 1 leased 4,955 SF at 350 Seventh Avenue
  • Lumas leased 4,850 SF at 875 Washington Street
  • World of Beer leased 4,500 SF at 260 West 26th St
  • Thursday Boots leased 4,300 SF at 48 West 21st Street
  • Jarick Collections leased 4,200 SF at 426 West 14th Street
  • Nesso Management leased 4,200 SF at 49 West 24th St
  • Isabel Marant leased 4,070 SF at 210 11th Avenue
  • Callen-Lorde leased 4,069 SF at 155 West 19th Street
  • WTHN leased 4,000 SF at 20 West 22nd Street
Office Tenants Rented / Leased 249 West 17th Street
  • Twitter leased 215,000 SF
  • Twitter, Inc leased 72,000 SF
  • Room & Board leased 72,922 SF
  • Livedesign Inc leased 500 SF
Retail Tenants Rented / Leased 249 West 17th Street
  • Room & Board leased 60,126 SF
  • Room & Board leased 60,000 SF
Nearby Office Tenants Leased
  • Restoration Hardware leased 31,874 SF at 437 West 16th St
  • Infor leased 31,500 SF at 641 Sixth Ave
  • The Epoch Times leased 30,267 SF at 229 West 28th St
  • Swedish Institute leased 30,000 SF at 151 West 26th St
  • Alibaba leased 30,000 SF at 860 Washington Street
  • FXFowle Architects leased 27,300 SF at 22 West 19th St
  • Project Worldwide Inc leased 27,178 SF at 412 West 15th Street
  • Alice & Olivia By Stacey B… leased 27,100 SF at 450 West 14th St
  • Riskified leased 27,000 SF at 220 Fifth Avenue
  • Girl Scouts of Greater New York leased 26,000 SF at 43 West 23rd St
Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • Fig & Olive leased 5,000 SF at 416 West 13th St
  • Dalup NYC 1 leased 4,955 SF at 350 Seventh Avenue
  • Lumas leased 4,850 SF at 875 Washington Street
  • World of Beer leased 4,500 SF at 260 West 26th St
  • Thursday Boots leased 4,300 SF at 48 West 21st Street
  • Jarick Collections leased 4,200 SF at 426 West 14th Street
  • Nesso Management leased 4,200 SF at 49 West 24th St
  • Isabel Marant leased 4,070 SF at 210 11th Avenue
  • Callen-Lorde leased 4,069 SF at 155 West 19th Street
  • WTHN leased 4,000 SF at 20 West 22nd Street

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Panelz USA testimonial To whom it may concern, I want to thank Dorothy Kolev and Optimal Spaces Inc. for the excellent job they did in finding us our space. Dorothy made many presentations to us but never lost interest or gave up, she was fast and efficient in locating spaces that met our needs and corporate image, aggressive in negotiating on our behalf, and effective in communicating our needs to the landlord and getting our offer accepted. We are very satisfied with the services of Optimal Spaces Inc. I have recommended her and Optimal Spaces Inc. to friends and colleagues. Sincerely, David Yagerman Panelz USA SHOWROOM 20 West 22nd St, Suite 908 New York, NY 10010
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