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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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Interior office/person
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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 40 West 20th Street
  • Teacher U leased 11,000 SF
  • Natural Resources Defens… leased 10,000 SF
  • Andrew Heiskell Braille an… leased 52,909 SF
Nearby Office Tenants Leased
  • Nielsen Holdings leased 43,529 SF at 675 Avenue of the Americas
  • Knotel leased 43,000 SF at 156 Fifth Avenue
  • Red Bull leased 42,000 SF at 218 West 18th St
  • Next Jump leased 41,300 SF at 512 West 22nd Street
  • WeWork leased 41,200 SF at 49 West 27th Street
  • Rockrose Development leased 41,000 SF at 300 Park Avenue South
  • P.C. Richard leased 40,000 SF at 53 West 23rd St
  • Capital One leased 40,000 SF at 114 Fifth Ave
  • Next Jump leased 38,346 SF at 261 Fifth Ave
  • Knotel leased 37,868 SF at 220 West 19th Street
Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • WeWork leased 7,460 SF at 902 Broadway
  • Eddie Bauer leased 7,400 SF at 100 Fifth Ave
  • Humming Puppy leased 7,300 SF at 119 West 23rd Street
  • Union Square Play leased 7,000 SF at 36 East 18th Street
  • Wagamama leased 7,000 SF at 210 Fifth Avenue
  • BCBG Max Azria leased 6,700 SF at 168 Fifth Ave
  • Staples Copy & Print leased 6,600 SF at 330 Seventh Ave
  • New Balance leased 6,595 SF at 150 Fifth Ave
  • Ikea leased 6,500 SF at 159 West 25th St
  • Ricky's leased 6,000 SF at 1133 Broadway
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Tenant Broker’s Perspective: Return-to-office mandates are driving up rental prices at 40 West 20th Street. This trend is projected to continue. Opportunities for subleases remain available at 40 West 20th Street and in the nearby Chelsea neighborhood.
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40 West 20th Street Property Overview

Building Address: 40 W 20th St, New York NY 10011
Building Alternate Address: 40 W 20th St
Zip Code:10011
Neighborhood:Chelsea
Borough:Manhattan
Stories:12
Year Built:1920
Building Class:B

The Crystal Building, located at 40 West 20th Street, New York, NY, is a 12-story commercial building situated in the Flatiron District of Manhattan. Constructed in 1920, it reflects Art Deco influences typical of its era. The building currently functions as an office space and is classified as a Special Condominium Billing Lot (R0).

Early records suggest that the building has seen several alterations over the years, with multiple permits filed since 1990, including recent alterations in 2023 and 2024. However, detailed sales history and specific owner information for the property are not readily available without access to specialized property reports.

In close proximity, at 40 West 20th Street, the Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library operates. Established in 1991, this library serves the blind and physically handicapped, providing braille and talking books, among other resources.

While 40 West 20th Street itself does not have a long-standing residential history like some of its nearby structures, the area has evolved significantly since the early 20th century, with numerous commercial developments reshaping its character.

40 W 20th St, Manhattan, NYC is also known by the following addresses:

  • Crystal Building - 40 West 20th Street
  • Secondary Address: 40-46 W 20th St, New York, NY 10011

Property Details:

  • Year Built: 1920
  • Floors: 12 stories
  • Building Area: Approximately 95,316 sqft
  • Lot Size: 9,905 sqft
  • Neighborhood: Flatiron District, Manhattan

40 W 20th St, Manhattan, NYC is a 12-story office building located in the Chelsea neighborhood, although it is often associated with the Flatiron District. The building was constructed in 1920 and offers the following amenities:

  • Bus Line Access
  • Typical Floor Size: 10,000 SF
  • Unfinished Ceiling Height: 11 Feet

40 W 20th Street, Manhattan, NYC - Office Tenants

This 12-story office building is located in the Flatiron District of Manhattan, constructed in 1920. Information regarding specific office tenants who have rented or leased space in this building is not readily available. The building is known as the "Crystal Building."


At 40 W 20th St, Manhattan, NYC, some available internet providers include:

  • Verizon Fios: Offers high-speed fiber-optic internet, known for its reliability and symmetrical speeds up to 2.3 Gbps, starting at $49.99 per month.
  • Astound Broadband Powered by RCN: Provides both cable and fiber services with unlimited data, starting at $35 per month, and reaching speeds up to 1.5 Gbps.
  • Spectrum: Available with cable internet speeds up to 1 Gbps, starting at $30 per month, and offering TV and phone bundles.

40 W 20th St, Manhattan, NYC, offers convenient transportation options:

  • Subway: The nearest subway lines are the 1, A, C, E, L, 2, and 3 trains.
  • Bus: Nearby bus lines include M11, M23-SBS, M7, M12, and M14D-SBS.

Cross streets are West 20th Street and Avenue of the Americas (6th Avenue), with other nearby cross streets including 5th Avenue and 7th Avenue.

Office Tenants Rented / Leased 40 West 20th Street
  • Teacher U leased 11,000 SF
  • Natural Resources Defens… leased 10,000 SF
  • Andrew Heiskell Braille an… leased 52,909 SF

Nearby Office Tenants Leased
  • Nielsen Holdings leased 43,529 SF at 675 Avenue of the Americas
  • Knotel leased 43,000 SF at 156 Fifth Avenue
  • Red Bull leased 42,000 SF at 218 West 18th St
  • Next Jump leased 41,300 SF at 512 West 22nd Street
  • WeWork leased 41,200 SF at 49 West 27th Street
  • Rockrose Development leased 41,000 SF at 300 Park Avenue South
  • P.C. Richard leased 40,000 SF at 53 West 23rd St
  • Capital One leased 40,000 SF at 114 Fifth Ave
  • Next Jump leased 38,346 SF at 261 Fifth Ave
  • Knotel leased 37,868 SF at 220 West 19th Street

Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • WeWork leased 7,460 SF at 902 Broadway
  • Eddie Bauer leased 7,400 SF at 100 Fifth Ave
  • Humming Puppy leased 7,300 SF at 119 West 23rd Street
  • Union Square Play leased 7,000 SF at 36 East 18th Street
  • Wagamama leased 7,000 SF at 210 Fifth Avenue
  • BCBG Max Azria leased 6,700 SF at 168 Fifth Ave
  • Staples Copy & Print leased 6,600 SF at 330 Seventh Ave
  • New Balance leased 6,595 SF at 150 Fifth Ave
  • Ikea leased 6,500 SF at 159 West 25th St
  • Ricky's leased 6,000 SF at 1133 Broadway
Office Tenants Rented / Leased 40 West 20th Street
  • Teacher U leased 11,000 SF
  • Natural Resources Defens… leased 10,000 SF
  • Andrew Heiskell Braille an… leased 52,909 SF
Nearby Office Tenants Leased
  • Nielsen Holdings leased 43,529 SF at 675 Avenue of the Americas
  • Knotel leased 43,000 SF at 156 Fifth Avenue
  • Red Bull leased 42,000 SF at 218 West 18th St
  • Next Jump leased 41,300 SF at 512 West 22nd Street
  • WeWork leased 41,200 SF at 49 West 27th Street
  • Rockrose Development leased 41,000 SF at 300 Park Avenue South
  • P.C. Richard leased 40,000 SF at 53 West 23rd St
  • Capital One leased 40,000 SF at 114 Fifth Ave
  • Next Jump leased 38,346 SF at 261 Fifth Ave
  • Knotel leased 37,868 SF at 220 West 19th Street
Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • WeWork leased 7,460 SF at 902 Broadway
  • Eddie Bauer leased 7,400 SF at 100 Fifth Ave
  • Humming Puppy leased 7,300 SF at 119 West 23rd Street
  • Union Square Play leased 7,000 SF at 36 East 18th Street
  • Wagamama leased 7,000 SF at 210 Fifth Avenue
  • BCBG Max Azria leased 6,700 SF at 168 Fifth Ave
  • Staples Copy & Print leased 6,600 SF at 330 Seventh Ave
  • New Balance leased 6,595 SF at 150 Fifth Ave
  • Ikea leased 6,500 SF at 159 West 25th St
  • Ricky's leased 6,000 SF at 1133 Broadway

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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