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Rent/Lease Office 256 W 38th St

$ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
$ 43
Negotiable

Nearby Sublease office Spaces for Rent

Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
Bryant Park & Sixth Avenue $ 60
14,000
$ 70,000
Penn Plaza & West 33rd Street $ 41.5
29,000
$ 100,291
Broadway & West 36th Street $ 48
11,700
$ 46,800
Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
Broadway & West 36th Street $ 55.5
3,200
$ 14,800
Broadway & West 41st Street $ 56.5
4,700
$ 22,129
Fifth Ave & West 33rd Street $ 71
4,300
$ 25,441
Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
Broadway & West 41st Street $ 55
2,200
$ 10,083
Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
W 40th St & Seventh Avenue $ 38
15,100
$ 47,816
W 37th St & Avenue of the Americas $ 34.5
10,200
$ 29,325
W 37th St & Sixth Avenue $ 33.5
11,400
$ 31,825
Broadway & West 37th Street $ 42
11,100
$ 38,850
Ninth Ave & West 34th Street $ 35
24,600
$ 71,750
Seventh Ave & West 38th Street $ 38
7,700
$ 24,383
Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
6th Ave & Between Broadway $ 47
4,400
$ 17,233
Seventh Ave & West 38th Street $ 45
5,200
$ 19,500
W 37th St & Between Fifth Avenue $ 50
3,200
$ 13,333
W 37th St & Sixth Avenue $ 35
3,500
$ 10,208
Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
Fifth Ave & East 35th Street $ 40
2,100
$ 7,000
Seventh Ave & West 38th Street $ 45
2,400
$ 9,000
Penn Plaza & Eighth Avenue $ 40
1,800
$ 6,000
Tenth Ave & West 37th Street $ 46.5
2,200
$ 8,525
W 36th St & Between Eighth Avenue $ 38
1,600
$ 5,066
Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
W 37th St & Seventh Avenue $ 30
7,300
$ 18,250
W 36th St & Eighth Avenue $ 33
7,800
$ 21,450
W 30th St & Fifth Avenue $ 30
7,100
$ 17,750
Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
Broadway & West 32nd Street $ 46.28
3,500
$ 13,498
W 37th St & Ninth Avenue $ 40
4,500
$ 15,000
W 39th St & Avenue of the Americas $ 35
4,200
$ 12,250
W 30th St & Fifth Avenue $ 33
5,000
$ 13,750
Penn Plaza & West 30th Street $ 48
2,500
$ 10,000
W 36th St & Eighth Avenue $ 35.5
6,000
$ 17,750
W 35th St & Seventh Avenue $ 35.5
5,300
$ 15,679
W 38th St & Eighth Avenue $ 35
4,400
$ 12,833
Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
Penn Plaza & West 30th Street $ 47
2,000
$ 7,833
W 36th St & Eighth Avenue $ 49
2,400
$ 9,800
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 / Yr SF Monthly Rent
Broadway & West 39th Street $ 59
10,900
$ 53,591
Bryant Park & Avenue of the Americas $ 99
7,400
$ 61,050
1 Plz & West 33rd Street $ 105
19,100
$ 167,125
Broadway & West 41st Street $ 70.5
13,200
$ 77,550
Fifth Ave & West 38th Street $ 56.5
17,600
$ 82,866
Ninth Ave & Between Dyer Avenue $ 128.5
9,400
$ 100,658
Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
Broadway & West 41st Street $ 55
2,800
$ 12,833
1 Plz & West 33rd Street $ 105
3,200
$ 28,000
W 34th St & Between Seventh Avenue $ 70
4,700
$ 27,416
Broadway & West 36th Street $ 65.5
4,600
$ 25,108
2 & West 31st Street $ 140.5
5,300
$ 62,054
W 40th St & Avenue of the Americas $ 73
2,900
$ 17,641
Fifth Ave & West 38th Street $ 61
3,800
$ 19,316
W 38th St & Avenue of the Americas $ 56
3,500
$ 16,333
W 37th St & Between Fifth Avenue $ 62.5
3,200
$ 16,666
Broadway & West 37th Street $ 67.5
5,500
$ 30,937
Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
1 Plz & West 33rd Street $ 98
2,400
$ 19,600
Broadway & West 37th Street $ 67.5
2,300
$ 12,937
Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
6th Ave & Between Broadway $ 59
7,600
$ 37,366
Broadway & West 39th Street $ 52
21,400
$ 92,733
W 39th St & Avenue of the Americas $ 49
7,800
$ 31,850
Broadway & West 38th Street $ 54
9,500
$ 42,750
W 39th St & Eighth Avenue $ 40.5
9,300
$ 31,387
7th Ave & Between Seventh Avenue $ 55.5
7,800
$ 36,075
Seventh Ave & West 35th Street $ 46.5
10,000
$ 38,750
Eighth Ave & West 36th Street $ 40.5
7,500
$ 25,312
Eighth Ave & Between Eighth Avenue $ 40
7,900
$ 26,333
W 36th St & Avenue of the Americas $ 44
10,000
$ 36,666
Broadway & West 32nd Street $ 44
9,800
$ 35,933
W 38th St & Fifth Avenue $ 62
7,500
$ 38,750
Fifth Ave & West 34th Street $ 49
7,400
$ 30,216
Tenth Ave & West 37th Street $ 49.5
7,900
$ 32,587
W 33rd St & Fifth Avenue $ 40.5
7,100
$ 23,962
W 34th St & Fifth Avenue $ 31
7,300
$ 18,858
Eighth Ave & W 35th Street $ 40
8,000
$ 26,666
Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
W 39th St & Ninth Avenue $ 39
3,500
$ 11,375
Broadway & West 38th Street $ 49
2,800
$ 11,433
W 39th St & Eighth Avenue $ 35
3,000
$ 8,750
Seventh Ave & West 38th Street $ 52
3,100
$ 13,433
Broadway & West 39th Street $ 52
3,000
$ 13,000
Eighth Ave & Between Eighth Avenue $ 38
2,700
$ 8,550
Eighth Ave & West 35th Street $ 35
3,200
$ 9,333
Eighth Ave & West 36th Street $ 38
2,700
$ 8,550
W 42nd St & Broadway $ 64
2,500
$ 13,333
Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
6th Ave & Between Broadway $ 58
1,900
$ 9,183
Broadway & West 39th Street $ 52
1,700
$ 7,366
W 36th St & Eighth Avenue $ 35
1,600
$ 4,666
W 38th St & Fifth Avenue $ 35
2,200
$ 6,416
Seventh Ave & West 40th Street $ 54
1,500
$ 6,750
Eighth Ave & West 35th Street $ 35
1,700
$ 4,958
W 39th St & Ninth Avenue $ 39
1,800
$ 5,850
Eighth Ave & West 37th Street $ 37
1,700
$ 5,241
W 40th St & Avenue of the Americas $ 74
1,600
$ 9,866
Broadway & West 38th Street $ 52
1,900
$ 8,233
W 38th St & Eighth Avenue $ 35
2,000
$ 5,833
W 34th St & Avenue of the Americas $ 45
2,000
$ 7,500
7th Ave & Between Seventh Avenue $ 57
1,600
$ 7,600
Eighth Ave & West 36th Street $ 42
2,200
$ 7,700
Avenue of the Americas & West 31st Street $ 79
2,400
$ 15,800
Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
W 35th St & Seventh Avenue $ 32
8,500
$ 22,666
W 33rd St & Fifth Avenue $ 39
8,100
$ 26,325
W 35th St & Fifth Avenue $ 41.5
8,200
$ 28,358
Eighth Ave & West 36th Street $ 42
16,000
$ 56,000
Eighth Ave & West 39th Street $ 41
11,400
$ 38,950
Broadway & West 31st Street $ 50
7,700
$ 32,083
W 37th St & Eighth Avenue $ 46.5
10,000
$ 38,750
W 35th St & Broadway $ 36.5
7,700
$ 23,420
W 37th St & Avenue of the Americas $ 38.5
7,200
$ 23,100
W 36th St & Eighth Avenue $ 29.5
9,500
$ 23,354
W 36th St & Ninth Avenue $ 36.5
8,500
$ 25,854
Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
W 40th St & Eighth Avenue $ 25
4,000
$ 8,333
Seventh Ave & West 30th Street $ 35
3,800
$ 11,083
W 35th St & Seventh Avenue $ 44
2,900
$ 10,633
W 38th St & Eighth Avenue $ 39
3,500
$ 11,375
Seventh Ave & West 39th Street $ 45
5,800
$ 21,750
W 35th St & Columbus Avenue $ 40
3,000
$ 10,000
Broadway & West 31st Street $ 44.5
2,600
$ 9,641
W 36th St & Between Broadway $ 33
6,000
$ 16,500
W 35th St & Seventh Avenue $ 36.5
4,400
$ 13,383
W 37th St & Ninth Avenue $ 40.39
4,600
$ 15,482
W 38th St & Fifth Avenue $ 39
2,700
$ 8,775
W 39th St & Fifth Avenue $ 43
6,500
$ 23,291
Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
W 38th St & Ninth Avenue $ 32
1,600
$ 4,266
W 30th St & Eighth Avenue $ 28
2,000
$ 4,666
Eighth Ave & West 36th Street $ 38
1,600
$ 5,066
W 39th St & Eighth Avenue $ 37
1,700
$ 5,241
W 35th St & Seventh Avenue $ 35.5
2,300
$ 6,804

Retail Spaces for Rent at 256 W 38th St

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$ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
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Office Tenants Rented / Leased 256 West 38th Street
  • Neoscape leased 6,151 SF
  • Cach leased 43,050 SF
  • Jenvie leased 9,000 SF
  • Geneva Worldwide Inc leased 7,539 SF
  • Ensemble Travel Group leased 7,457 SF
  • Physicians for Human Rig… leased 8,157 SF
  • Lane Office leased 22,489 SF
  • Job Path leased 8,610 SF
  • Dominion Capital LLC leased 6,302 SF
  • Falkbuilt leased 8,610 SF
Nearby Office Tenants Leased
  • BBDO leased 41,000 SF at 1375 Broadway
  • Oce Business Services leased 41,000 SF at 460 West 34th St
  • Mason Tender's District Council Welfare Fund leased 40,000 SF at 520 Eighth Avenue
  • Mueser Rutledge Consulting leased 37,000 SF at 14 Penn Plaza
  • Gina Group leased 36,102 SF at 10 West 33rd Street
  • The Oved Group leased 35,800 SF at 31 West 34th St
  • Knotel leased 35,286 SF at 22 West 38th Street
  • Cicatelli Associates leased 33,446 SF at 505 Eighth Ave
  • Primary leased 31,083 SF at 251 West 30th Street
  • Retail Wholesale and Department Store Union leased 30,500 SF at 7 Penn Plaza
Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • Designer Concepts Distribution leased 4,000 SF at 141 West 36th St
  • GameStop leased 4,000 SF at 50 West 34th St
  • Amici 36 leased 4,000 SF at 519 Eighth Ave
  • Apparel Trading International leased 4,000 SF at 149 West 36th St
  • J.C. Nova leased 3,600 SF at 42 West 38th St
  • Consulate General of Honduras leased 3,500 SF at 255 West 36th St
  • Wasabi leased 3,400 SF at 561 Seventh Ave
  • PYA Importer leased 3,195 SF at 35 West 36th Street
  • Scott Galin and Darell Handler, Handler Real Estate leased 3,100 SF at 8 West 38th Street
  • Neutral Ground leased 3,000 SF at 15 West 37th St
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Tenant Broker’s Perspective: Return-to-office mandates are driving up rental prices at 256 West 38th Street. This trend is projected to continue. Opportunities for subleases remain available at 256 West 38th Street and in the nearby Penn Plaza/Garment neighborhood.
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256 West 38th Street Property Overview

Building Address: 256 W 38th St, New York NY 10018
Building Alternate Address: 256 W 38th St
Zip Code:10018
Neighborhood:Penn Plaza/Garment
Borough:Manhattan
Stories:14
Year Built:1924
Building Class:B
Block & lot:00787-0072

256 West 38th Street, located in Manhattan's Garment District, is a 14-story office building designed by Emery Roth. The building was constructed in 1924 and underwent renovations in 2014. Initially, the area was dominated by manufacturing, but over time, it has transformed to host a diverse mix of tenants, including designer showrooms, graphic design, printing, architecture, engineering, media, and advertising firms.

The property was historically used for manufacturing but has evolved to accommodate various professional services. It features a mix of office, production, and showroom spaces, reflecting the district's transition from its industrial roots.

Recent sales data indicate significant transactions, such as a purchase in November 2017 for $63.3 million. The building's assessed market value is approximately $20.8 million, highlighting its value within the real estate market of Manhattan.

256 West 38th Street, Manhattan, New York City, is a 14-story Class B office building located in the Garment District. The property was built in 1924 and renovated in 2014. It offers a diverse mix of office, production, and showroom spaces. The building is situated between Seventh and Eighth Avenues, making it strategically placed near key transportation hubs like Penn Station and Port Authority. The total property size is approximately 117,431 square feet.


256 W 38th Street is a 14-story Class B office building located in Manhattan's Garment District. It offers the following amenities:

  • 24/7 Access: Secure entry with turnstile for tenants and visitors.
  • Attended Lobby: Dedicated staff for assistance and control.
  • Controlled Access: Enhanced security for tenants.
  • Basement: Additional space for support functions.
  • Air Conditioning: Tenant-controlled AC for personalized comfort.
  • Renovated Entry and Lobby: Modernized for a professional ambiance.
  • New ADA Compliant Restrooms: Enhanced accessibility for all users.
  • Polished Concrete Floors and Exposed Ceilings: Modern open layout design.

256 W 38th St, Manhattan, NYC - Office Space Overview

256 West 38th Street is a 14-story Class B office building located mid-block on the south side of West 38th Street, between Seventh and Eighth Avenues in Manhattan’s Garment District. Built in 1924 and renovated in 2014, the building offers approximately 116,519 square feet of office, showroom, and production space.

Available Office Space Highlights

  • Central location near Penn Station, Port Authority, Bryant Park, and Times Square
  • Upgraded elevators and bathrooms on all floors
  • Tenant controlled air conditioning
  • Newly renovated lobby with 24-hour access and controlled building access
  • Operable windows on full floors
  • Partially built-out office spaces with open floor plans, exposed ceilings, polished concrete floors
  • New ADA-compliant restrooms
  • Wet pantries and dedicated reception areas in some suites

Typical Office Floor Availability (Examples)

Floor Size (SF) Condition Space Use Availability Lease Term & Rental Rate
7th Floor 8,321 Partial Build-Out Office Now Negotiable / Upon Request
10th Floor 7,542 Partial Build-Out Office Now Negotiable / Upon Request
12th Floor 7,542 Partial Build-Out Office Now Negotiable / Upon Request
14th Floor 6,151 Partial Build-Out Office Now Negotiable / Upon Request

Typical Features of Available Suites

  • Open layout supporting 25 to 40 people depending on floor
  • Multiple private offices and conference rooms per floor
  • Wet pantries and reception areas in selected suites
  • Exposed ceilings and polished concrete floors providing a modern aesthetic
  • Excellent overall condition with upgraded finishes

Building Amenities

  • 24-hour building access
  • Controlled access security
  • Basement and retail mezzanine
  • Air conditioning throughout the building
  • Close proximity to multiple subway lines and public transportation

Internet Providers at 256 W 38th St, Manhattan, NYC:

Spectrum: Offers cable internet with speeds up to 1 Gbps, starting at $50/month.

Verizon Fios: Known for high speeds up to 2 Gbps, starting at $49.99/month. Availability may vary depending on specific location within Midtown.

Astound Broadband Powered by RCN: Offers cable and fiber internet with speeds up to 1.5 Gbps, starting at $35/month. Coverage varies across Manhattan.


256 W 38th Street is located in the Garment District, Manhattan, NYC, offering excellent transportation options. The building is situated between Seventh and Eighth Avenues, just blocks from Times Square and major transportation hubs like Penn Station and Port Authority Bus Terminal.

The closest subway stations include 42 St-Port Authority and 8th Ave & 40th St. Subway lines accessible from nearby stations include the B, D, F, M, N, Q, R, W, 1, 2, 3, 7, A, C, and E trains.

The cross streets are W 38th St and Seventh Avenue and W 38th St and Eighth Avenue.

The neighborhood boasts a Walk Score of 97, a Transit Score of 100, and a Bike Score of 87, reflecting its suitability for walking, transit, and cycling.

Office Tenants Rented / Leased 256 West 38th Street
  • Neoscape leased 6,151 SF
  • Cach leased 43,050 SF
  • Jenvie leased 9,000 SF
  • Geneva Worldwide Inc leased 7,539 SF
  • Ensemble Travel Group leased 7,457 SF
  • Physicians for Human Rig… leased 8,157 SF
  • Lane Office leased 22,489 SF
  • Job Path leased 8,610 SF
  • Dominion Capital LLC leased 6,302 SF
  • Falkbuilt leased 8,610 SF
Nearby Office Tenants Leased
  • BBDO leased 41,000 SF at 1375 Broadway
  • Oce Business Services leased 41,000 SF at 460 West 34th St
  • Mason Tender's District Council Welfare Fund leased 40,000 SF at 520 Eighth Avenue
  • Mueser Rutledge Consulting leased 37,000 SF at 14 Penn Plaza
  • Gina Group leased 36,102 SF at 10 West 33rd Street
  • The Oved Group leased 35,800 SF at 31 West 34th St
  • Knotel leased 35,286 SF at 22 West 38th Street
  • Cicatelli Associates leased 33,446 SF at 505 Eighth Ave
  • Primary leased 31,083 SF at 251 West 30th Street
  • Retail Wholesale and Department Store Union leased 30,500 SF at 7 Penn Plaza
Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • Designer Concepts Distribution leased 4,000 SF at 141 West 36th St
  • GameStop leased 4,000 SF at 50 West 34th St
  • Amici 36 leased 4,000 SF at 519 Eighth Ave
  • Apparel Trading International leased 4,000 SF at 149 West 36th St
  • J.C. Nova leased 3,600 SF at 42 West 38th St
  • Consulate General of Honduras leased 3,500 SF at 255 West 36th St
  • Wasabi leased 3,400 SF at 561 Seventh Ave
  • PYA Importer leased 3,195 SF at 35 West 36th Street
  • Scott Galin and Darell Handler, Handler Real Estate leased 3,100 SF at 8 West 38th Street
  • Neutral Ground leased 3,000 SF at 15 West 37th St

Recent News About 256 West 38th Street

Brightwater Fund LLC Testimonial

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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