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Rent/Lease Office 265 Canal St

Nearby Sublease office Spaces for Rent

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Astor Pl & Cooper Square	$ 49	13,400	$ 54,716

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
Broadway & East Houston Street	$ 55	13,200	$ 60,500

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Broadway & East Houston Street	$ 66	4,300	$ 23,650
Broadway & Broome Street	$ 110	5,400	$ 49,500

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Broadway & Broome Street	$ 110	2,500	$ 22,916

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Broadway & Howard Street	$ 63	3,000	$ 15,750
Eldridge St & Hester Street	$ 32	4,000	$ 10,833

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Broome St & Greene Street	$ 42	2,000	$ 7,000
Broadway & Howard Street	$ 62	2,200	$ 11,366
Wooster St & Broome Street	$ 70	1,800	$ 10,500

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Nearby office Spaces for Rent

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Broadway & Howard Street	$ 110	7,500	$ 69,062

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
E Broadway & Between Pike Street	$ 80	3,000	$ 20,000
Broadway & East Houston	$ 81	3,700	$ 24,975

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Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Spring St & Lafayette Street	$ 84	11,500	$ 80,979

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Elizabeth St & Prince Street	$ 90	3,500	$ 26,250
Broadway & Howard Street	$ 52	2,500	$ 10,729
Broadway & Grand Street and Howard Street	$ 60	5,600	$ 27,766
Broadway & East Houston Street	$ 42	5,500	$ 19,020
Wooster St & Spring Street	$ 85	6,800	$ 48,166
Mulberry St & Hester Street	$ 44	3,000	$ 11,000
Allen St & Between Canal Street	$ 51	3,500	$ 14,875
Greene St & Broome Street	$ 104	4,500	$ 39,187

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Spring St & Broome Street	$ 85	1,600	$ 11,312
Broadway & East Houston Street	$ 70	1,800	$ 10,500
Broadway & Howard Street	$ 56	2,300	$ 10,670
Broadway & Grand Street and Howard Street	$ 88	2,400	$ 17,700
Centre St & Broome Street	$ 62	1,700	$ 8,783
Mott St & Grand Street	$ 51	2,000	$ 8,500
Bowery & Between Canal Street	$ 58	1,500	$ 7,250

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Howard St & Between Mercer Street	$ 90	7,100	$ 53,250
Broadway & Spring Street	$ 103	42,200	$ 362,216

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Broadway & Between Broome Street	$ 42	3,000	$ 10,500
Eldridge St & Hester Street	$ 35	3,500	$ 10,208
Delancey St & Ludlow Street	$ 56	6,500	$ 30,333
Wooster St & Broome Street	$ 57	2,500	$ 11,958
Howard St & Between Mercer Street	$ 91	6,000	$ 45,500
Broadway & Spring Street	$ 59	3,200	$ 15,733
Broadway & Prince Street	$ 41	2,800	$ 9,566

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Lafayette St & Between Broome Street	$ 58	1,800	$ 8,775
Wooster St & Broome Street	$ 58	1,600	$ 7,750
Howard St & Between Mercer Street	$ 93	2,000	$ 15,500

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Tenants
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Office Tenants Rented / Leased 265 Canal Street

Bach leased 763 SF
Boo-Hooray leased 3,100 SF
GV Service leased 1,230 SF
Bright Red Pixels leased 3,100 SF
Ager Meillier Films leased 344 SF
Big Screen Software leased 680 SF

Nearby Office Tenants Leased

The Frye Company Flagship leased 12,000 SF at 113 Spring Street
The New York Foundation for the Arts leased 11,835 SF at 20 Jay St
Proper Cloth leased 11,822 SF at 495 Broadway
Postworks New York leased 11,000 SF at 100 Avenue of the Americas
Minds + Assembly leased 11,000 SF at 628 Broadway
M5 Showroom leased 10,842 SF at 174 Hudson St
WeWork leased 10,800 SF at 540 Broadway
Studs leased 10,524 SF at 594 Broadway
The Huffington Post leased 10,250 SF at 560 Broadway
Rimes Technologies leased 10,000 SF at 134 Spring St

Nearby Retail Tenants Leased

Sabon NYC leased 1,500 SF at 458 Broadway
Blue Gorilla leased 1,200 SF at 87 East Houston Street
James Famularo, Eastern Consolidated leased 1,080 SF at 21 Thompson Street
Joe & the Juice leased 1,040 SF at 295 Greenwich Street
Luana Italy leased 1,026 SF at 155 Spring Street
Dunderdon leased 1,000 SF at 270 Lafayette St
Chambers Pizza Inc. leased 600 SF at 105 Chambers St
David Zahabian leased 500 SF at 401 Broadway
Staya Jewelry leased 500 SF at 449 Broadway
Philly Pretzel Factory leased 300 SF at 86 Chambers Street

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Tenant Broker’s Perspective: Return-to-office mandates are driving up rental prices at 265 Canal Street. This trend is projected to continue. Opportunities for subleases remain available at 265 Canal Street and in the nearby Soho neighborhood.

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Property Summary

265 Canal Street Property Overview

Building Address:	265 Canal St, New York NY 10013
Building Name:	261 Canal Street
Building Alternate Address:	265 Canal St
Zip Code:	10013
Neighborhood:	Soho
Borough:	Manhattan
Stories:	0
Year Built:	1900
Building Class:	B
Block & lot:	00209-0028

265 Canal Street, located in the SoHo neighborhood of Manhattan, is a six-story commercial building constructed in 1900. It reflects the architectural styles of the turn of the 20th century and has a significant footprint with over 100,000 square feet of space.

Historically, the Canal Street area was known for its diverse industrial and commercial uses. Nearby, the blockfront encompassing 261-267 Canal Street was developed earlier, in 1857, as an elegant five-story Italianate-style building faced in white marble with a cast iron base, featuring detailed Corinthian columns and ornate pediments. This structure housed various tenants including manufacturers and clothing dealers. It suffered a major fire in 1878 that led to extensive repairs and the addition of a sixth floor.

The building at 265 Canal Street itself has housed a variety of commercial tenants over the decades. The surrounding area's industrial base included carriage makers and manufacturers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, transitioning to garment factories by the 20th century. The aftermath of the September 11 attacks severely impacted the garment businesses in the area due to street closures and delivery disruptions.

In recent years, 265 Canal Street has benefited from extensive restoration work, especially on its façade, helping preserve its architectural integrity amid modern urban changes. The building remains a prominent feature in SoHo, maintaining its historical commercial legacy while serving contemporary office and retail needs.

265 Canal Street, Manhattan, NYC

Located in the heart of Downtown New York, where SoHo, TriBeCa, and Chinatown converge, 265 Canal Street is a historic commercial building.

Property Details

Year Built: 1900
Building Type: Office with Commercial - 1 to 6 Stories
Total Square Footage: 103,047 sqft
Stories: 6

Architectural Features

Exposed brick walls
Cast iron columns
Tin ceilings
Hardwood flooring
High ceilings
Open-plan layout

Modern Amenities

Central heating and cooling (HVAC)
Gigabit fiber internet connectivity
Keyless building entry
24-hour access
Property manager on site

Location Highlights

Located near Canal Street Subway Station
Accessible to major bus routes
Near the Canal Street Market, a premier food hall

265 Canal Street is a six-story commercial building located in the heart of Downtown Manhattan, where SoHo, TriBeCa, and Chinatown converge.

The building features many original architectural details from its history as a manufacturing site, including hardwood flooring, cast iron columns, tin ceilings, and exposed brick walls.

Modernized amenities include:

Two passenger elevators
Keyless building entry system
Gigabit fiber internet connectivity
Central HVAC system

Tenants benefit from direct access to Canal Street Market, the neighborhood’s only food hall, which hosts a culturally diverse selection of food vendors and first-class retail brands.

The building offers office spaces ranging from 200 to 13,000 rentable square feet within a total of over 60,000 RSF.

Office Tenants at 265 Canal St, Manhattan, NYC

265 Canal Street hosts a diverse family of companies spanning various industries including fashion, legal, and publishing. The building fosters collaboration and innovation among its tenants.

The offices feature many original architectural details from its history as a manufacturing building, such as hardwood flooring, cast iron columns, tin ceilings, and exposed brick walls. The property is modernized with amenities including two passenger elevators, keyless building entry, gigabit fiber internet connectivity, and central heating and cooling systems.

Tenants benefit from 24-hour access and enjoy direct connection to the Canal Street Market food hall, the neighborhood’s premier dining destination.

265 Canal Street in Manhattan offers multiple internet service providers catering to a range of needs from wireless broadband to fiber connections.

Among the primary providers available in this area are Verizon Fios, known for high speeds up to 2.3 Gbps and reliable service, and Astound Broadband Powered by RCN, which offers both cable and fiber options with unlimited data usage.

Spectrum is also widely accessible, providing cable and fiber internet with download speeds up to 1 Gbps and popular bundle options.

These providers cover the building with high-speed fiber and cable internet, supporting both small business and office demands.

Transportation & Cross Streets

Address: 265 Canal St, Manhattan, NY 10013

Nearest Subway: Franklin St (3-min walk), Canal St station (multiple lines)

Subway Lines: 6, 6X, C, J, N, Q, R, 1, 2, W, A, E

Bus Lines: B39, BM2, BXM18, M1, SIM34

Train: PATH (Hoboken Line)

Key Cross Streets: Broadway, Lafayette St, Centre St

Office Tenants Rented / Leased 265 Canal Street

Bach leased 763 SF
Boo-Hooray leased 3,100 SF
GV Service leased 1,230 SF
Bright Red Pixels leased 3,100 SF
Ager Meillier Films leased 344 SF
Big Screen Software leased 680 SF

Nearby Office Tenants Leased

The Frye Company Flagship leased 12,000 SF at 113 Spring Street
The New York Foundation for the Arts leased 11,835 SF at 20 Jay St
Proper Cloth leased 11,822 SF at 495 Broadway
Postworks New York leased 11,000 SF at 100 Avenue of the Americas
Minds + Assembly leased 11,000 SF at 628 Broadway
M5 Showroom leased 10,842 SF at 174 Hudson St
WeWork leased 10,800 SF at 540 Broadway
Studs leased 10,524 SF at 594 Broadway
The Huffington Post leased 10,250 SF at 560 Broadway
Rimes Technologies leased 10,000 SF at 134 Spring St

Nearby Retail Tenants Leased

Sabon NYC leased 1,500 SF at 458 Broadway
Blue Gorilla leased 1,200 SF at 87 East Houston Street
James Famularo, Eastern Consolidated leased 1,080 SF at 21 Thompson Street
Joe & the Juice leased 1,040 SF at 295 Greenwich Street
Luana Italy leased 1,026 SF at 155 Spring Street
Dunderdon leased 1,000 SF at 270 Lafayette St
Chambers Pizza Inc. leased 600 SF at 105 Chambers St
David Zahabian leased 500 SF at 401 Broadway
Staya Jewelry leased 500 SF at 449 Broadway
Philly Pretzel Factory leased 300 SF at 86 Chambers Street

Tenants
Nearby Tenants

Office Tenants Rented / Leased 265 Canal Street

Bach leased 763 SF
Boo-Hooray leased 3,100 SF
GV Service leased 1,230 SF
Bright Red Pixels leased 3,100 SF
Ager Meillier Films leased 344 SF
Big Screen Software leased 680 SF

Nearby Office Tenants Leased

The Frye Company Flagship leased 12,000 SF at 113 Spring Street
The New York Foundation for the Arts leased 11,835 SF at 20 Jay St
Proper Cloth leased 11,822 SF at 495 Broadway
Postworks New York leased 11,000 SF at 100 Avenue of the Americas
Minds + Assembly leased 11,000 SF at 628 Broadway
M5 Showroom leased 10,842 SF at 174 Hudson St
WeWork leased 10,800 SF at 540 Broadway
Studs leased 10,524 SF at 594 Broadway
The Huffington Post leased 10,250 SF at 560 Broadway
Rimes Technologies leased 10,000 SF at 134 Spring St

Nearby Retail Tenants Leased

Sabon NYC leased 1,500 SF at 458 Broadway
Blue Gorilla leased 1,200 SF at 87 East Houston Street
James Famularo, Eastern Consolidated leased 1,080 SF at 21 Thompson Street
Joe & the Juice leased 1,040 SF at 295 Greenwich Street
Luana Italy leased 1,026 SF at 155 Spring Street
Dunderdon leased 1,000 SF at 270 Lafayette St
Chambers Pizza Inc. leased 600 SF at 105 Chambers St
David Zahabian leased 500 SF at 401 Broadway
Staya Jewelry leased 500 SF at 449 Broadway
Philly Pretzel Factory leased 300 SF at 86 Chambers Street

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