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Nearby Sublease office Spaces for Rent

Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Madison Ave & East 29th Avenue $ 59
10,500
$ 51,625
Park Ave S & Between East 19th Street $ 60
7,700
$ 38,500
Fifth Ave & East 21st Street $ 69
7,300
$ 41,975
Fifth Ave & East 19th Street $ 77
8,800
$ 56,466
Fifth Ave & East 16th Street $ 42
10,100
$ 35,350
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Fifth Ave & East 21st Street $ 71
5,200
$ 30,766
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
E 16th St & Park Avenue South $ 64
3,400
$ 18,275
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
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Windowed office/person
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Team Rooms
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Nearby office Spaces for Rent

Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Madison Ave & East 25th Street $ 92
9,100
$ 69,766
Park Ave S & East 20th Street $ 81
13,000
$ 87,750
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Park Ave S & East 17th Street $ 95
4,000
$ 31,666
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Madison Ave & East 29th Avenue $ 61
8,300
$ 42,191
E 23rd St & Park Avenue $ 42
18,400
$ 64,400
Broadway & East 20th Street $ 70
18,200
$ 106,925
Park Ave S & Between East 19th Street $ 67
7,700
$ 42,991
Park Ave S & East 27th Street $ 75
8,700
$ 54,375
Fifth Ave & East 29th Street $ 79
12,500
$ 82,291
Park Ave S & East 27th Street $ 91
23,800
$ 180,483
Park Ave S & East 27th Street $ 70
13,100
$ 75,870
E 26th St & Fifth Avenue $ 125
12,100
$ 126,041
Park Ave S & East 26th Street $ 48
12,000
$ 48,500
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Broadway & Between East 19th Street $ 76
5,300
$ 33,787
E 23rd St & Park Avenue $ 41
6,100
$ 20,841
Broadway & East 20th Street $ 75
3,700
$ 23,125
Fifth Ave & East 29th Street $ 72
4,700
$ 28,200
Park Ave S & East 26th Street $ 71
3,900
$ 23,075
Park Ave S & East 26th Street $ 75
2,700
$ 16,875
University Pl & East 12th Street $ 49
6,500
$ 26,541
Broadway & East 18th Street $ 72
2,500
$ 14,895
Union Sq W & East 16th Street $ 67
3,700
$ 20,658
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Broadway & Between East 19th Street $ 75
2,200
$ 13,750
E 23rd St & Third Avenue $ 46
2,400
$ 9,100
Park Ave S & East 26th Street $ 63
2,100
$ 11,025
Fifth Ave & East 29th Street $ 73
2,000
$ 12,100
Broadway & East 18th Street $ 74
1,800
$ 11,025
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
E 19th St & Broadway $ 52
7,700
$ 33,687
Madison Ave & East 30th Street $ 40
11,000
$ 36,208
E 23rd St & Lexington Avenue $ 68
21,600
$ 121,500
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
E 23rd St & Park Avenue $ 35
2,800
$ 8,166
E 19th St & Broadway $ 54
5,500
$ 24,520
Fifth Ave & East 29th Street $ 58
2,500
$ 12,083
Fifth Ave & Between East 28th Street $ 52
5,000
$ 21,458
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
E 28th St & Park Avenue South $ 38
2,300
$ 7,379
Broadway & East 21st Street $ 74
1,800
$ 11,175

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Nearby Office Tenants Leased
  • Knotel leased 16,725 SF at 3 East 28th St
  • Superfly Productions leased 16,267 SF at 381 Park Avenue South
  • Union Square Hospitality… leased 15,126 SF at 853 Broadway
  • New York Dermatology Gr… leased 14,182 SF at 119 Fifth Ave
  • Knotel leased 14,174 SF at 41 Union Square West
  • Ackerman Institute for th… leased 14,000 SF at 936 Broadway
  • T. Rowe Price leased 13,450 SF at 233 Park Avenue South
  • Piano leased 13,092 SF at 85 Fifth Ave
  • Levy Alan Chiropractor leased 13,000 SF at 920 Broadway
  • OTG Management leased 12,200 SF at 352 Park Ave South
Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • By Chloe leased 1,650 SF at 27 Union Square West
  • The Shade Store leased 1,610 SF at 254 Park Avenue South
  • EXKi leased 1,500 SF at 257 Park Ave South
  • Monsoon Accessorize USA leased 500 SF at 1 Union Square West
  • En Japonais leased 0 SF at 225 Park Ave S
  • Burlington Coat Factory leased 70,000 SF at 100 West 125th St
  • Quality Eats leased 51,222 SF at 3 East 28th Street
  • Equinox leased 44,458 SF at 315 Park Avenue South
  • Hennes & Mauritz (H & M) leased 20,000 SF at 111 Fifth Ave
  • The Mind/Body Medical Group leased 18,000 SF at 304 Park Ave South
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Tenant Broker’s Perspective: Return-to-office mandates are driving up rental prices at 301 First Ave. This trend is projected to continue. Opportunities for subleases remain available at 301 First Ave and in the nearby Gramercy Park neighborhood.
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301 First Ave Property Overview

Building Address: 301 First Ave, New York NY 10003
Building Name: The New School
Zip Code:10003
Neighborhood:Gramercy Park
Borough:Manhattan
Stories:0
Year Built:1969
Building Class:B

301 First Avenue, Manhattan, NYC

Location: Corner of First Avenue and East 17th Street, New York, NY 10003.

Year Built: 1968.

Original Use: Formerly used as faculty housing for medical residents and doctors, known as Gilman Hall when it was part of Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital.

Structure: 24-story post-war concrete frame building with two below-grade parking levels.

Renovations: Fully renovated in 2020 to serve as student housing, primarily for first-year students.

Current Use: Student residence hall offering apartment-style living with kitchenettes and in-suite bathrooms.

Amenities: Includes lounges on each floor, wireless internet, fitness center, laundry facilities, and more.

301 First Avenue, Manhattan, NYC

Location: Corner of First Avenue and East 17th Street, Gramercy Park neighborhood

Year Built: 1969

Building Size: Approximately 176,000 - 176,313 square feet

Number of Floors: 24 stories

Residential Units: 184 units

Building Type: Multifamily, High-Rise Apartment/Dormitory Facility

Renovations: Converted to student housing and renovated in 2020-2021

Occupancy: Houses university student housing with 158 suites accommodating 654 students plus a residential advisor

Amenities: Full floor amenity center with café, lounge, outdoor space, gym, art/creative studio, private call rooms, laundry facilities, and mail/package rooms

Parking: Two below-grade parking levels

Transportation Access: Approximately 3 blocks to First Avenue L train station; 4 blocks to Union Square station (4,5,6,N,Q,R,W lines)

Nearby Local Amenities: Artichoke Pizza, BondVet, Citibank, Walgreens, David’s Bagels, Bagel Boss, Starbucks, Trek Bicycle, Chipotle, and Stuyvesant Square Park

Alternate Addresses: 297-303 1st Avenue; 347-353 East 17th Street


  • 24-Hour Security Desk & Surveillance
  • Wireless Internet throughout building
  • AC with room-controlled thermostat
  • In-suite kitchenettes (stovetop, microwave, refrigerator)
  • Shared bathrooms per suite
  • Free laundry facilities
  • Music practice rooms
  • Art studio
  • Floor lounges on every level
  • Bicycle storage
  • Grab-and-go dining

301 First Avenue, Manhattan, NYC Office Tenants Rented / Leased

301 First Avenue is a 24-story building located at the corner of First Avenue and East 17th Street in Manhattan, New York, built in 1968 with renovations completed for student housing in 2020. The building totals approximately 176,313 square feet and includes 184 residential units primarily used for student housing, accommodating up to 654 residents in suites ranging from 3 to 6 beds.

The building is predominantly occupied by university student residents and is managed as residential housing with shared living amenities including kitchenettes in suites, common lounges, and other residential facilities. There is no current public record or indication of traditional office tenants or commercial office leasing activity at 301 First Avenue, as the property is primarily dedicated to residential use and student housing.

Local amenities around the building support the residential community, including food establishments and retail such as Artichoke Pizza, Chipotle, Starbucks, and proximity to public transportation (L train at First Avenue, Union Square station nearby).


Internet Providers at 301 First Avenue, Manhattan, NYC:

  • Verizon Fios: Known for its high-speed fiber-optic network, offering speeds from 300 Mbps to 2.3 Gbps. Provides reliable internet with excellent customer service.
  • Astound Broadband Powered by RCN: Offers both cable and fiber services with speeds up to 1.5 Gbps. Provides unlimited data and competitive pricing.
  • Spectrum: Offers widespread coverage with speeds up to 1 Gbps. Known for low equipment fees and no data caps.

Availability may vary depending on specific areas within Manhattan.


301 First Avenue, Manhattan, NYC

Located in the East Village neighborhood, 301 First Avenue sits near the vibrant intersection of 1st Avenue and East 14th Street, close to Gramercy Park and Stuyvesant Square.

Transportation

  • Subway Lines Nearby: L (1 block away), 4, 5, 6, N, Q, R, W lines accessible within a short walking distance
  • Nearest Subway Stations:
    • Astor Place Station (2-minute walk)
    • 1st Avenue Station (4-minute walk)
    • 14th Street – Union Square Station (about 10–15 minute walk)
  • Bus Routes Close By: M1, M14A-SBS, M15, BM2, Downtown Local, M101
  • Nearest Bus Stops:
    • Broadway & East 14th St (1-minute walk)
    • Broadway & East 13th St (1-minute walk)
    • East 14th St / University Place (3-minute walk)
    • 4th Avenue & East 13th St (3-minute walk)
    • 5th Avenue & West 13th St (4-minute walk)
    • 5th Avenue & West 14th St (5-minute walk)

Cross Streets

The building is situated near the cross streets of East 14th Street and 1st Avenue, providing easy access to Union Square, Gramercy Park, and neighborhoods such as the East Village and Stuyvesant Town.

Nearby Office Tenants Leased
  • Knotel leased 16,725 SF at 3 East 28th St
  • Superfly Productions leased 16,267 SF at 381 Park Avenue South
  • Union Square Hospitality… leased 15,126 SF at 853 Broadway
  • New York Dermatology Gr… leased 14,182 SF at 119 Fifth Ave
  • Knotel leased 14,174 SF at 41 Union Square West
  • Ackerman Institute for th… leased 14,000 SF at 936 Broadway
  • T. Rowe Price leased 13,450 SF at 233 Park Avenue South
  • Piano leased 13,092 SF at 85 Fifth Ave
  • Levy Alan Chiropractor leased 13,000 SF at 920 Broadway
  • OTG Management leased 12,200 SF at 352 Park Ave South
Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • By Chloe leased 1,650 SF at 27 Union Square West
  • The Shade Store leased 1,610 SF at 254 Park Avenue South
  • EXKi leased 1,500 SF at 257 Park Ave South
  • Monsoon Accessorize USA leased 500 SF at 1 Union Square West
  • En Japonais leased 0 SF at 225 Park Ave S
  • Burlington Coat Factory leased 70,000 SF at 100 West 125th St
  • Quality Eats leased 51,222 SF at 3 East 28th Street
  • Equinox leased 44,458 SF at 315 Park Avenue South
  • Hennes & Mauritz (H & M) leased 20,000 SF at 111 Fifth Ave
  • The Mind/Body Medical Group leased 18,000 SF at 304 Park Ave South

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To Whom It May Concern: We were very fortunate to have Stephen Sunderland as our agent when we began to look for a new office space. Steve totally understood what we were looking for and found us our new home really quickly! He did not waste our time showing us endless properties that didn't meet with our criteria. We are extremely happy here in our new office and we all found Steve to be a pleasure to deal with. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a new space in New York City. Sincerely, Eileen d' Arcy
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