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Rent/Lease Office 438 W 51st St

Nearby Sublease office Spaces for Rent

Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
W 57th St & Seventh Avenue $ 59
10,800
$ 53,100
Broadway & West 51st Street $ 29
56,200
$ 135,816
W 57th St & Eighth Avenue $ 60
11,500
$ 57,500
Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
W 57th St & Eighth Avenue $ 39
5,000
$ 16,250
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Madison Ave & East 49th Street $ 76.5
2,200
$ 14,025
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W 54th St & Eighth Avenue $ 50
7,500
$ 31,250
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W 54th St & Eighth Avenue $ 51
4,300
$ 18,275
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W 57th St & Avenue of the Americas Negotiable
2,300
Negotiable
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Type of Space Class A/month Class B/month Class C/month
Windowed office/person
Interior office/person
Team Rooms
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Nearby office Spaces for Rent

Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
Columbus Cir & West 58th Street $ 87
13,000
$ 94,250
W 57th St & Seventh Avenue $ 97
10,900
$ 88,108
Broadway & West 53rd Street $ 71.5
10,800
$ 64,350
7th Ave & West 56th Street $ 105
9,200
$ 80,500
Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
W 57th St & Seventh Avenue $ 79
2,600
$ 17,116
Columbus Cir & West 58th Street $ 78.5
4,100
$ 26,820
Broadway & West 54th Street $ 95.5
5,700
$ 45,362
Broadway & West 53rd Street $ 49.5
3,300
$ 13,612
Broadway & West 57th Street $ 65
4,300
$ 23,291
7th Ave & West 56th Street $ 85
2,900
$ 20,541
W 56th St & Between Sixth Avenue $ 100.5
3,500
$ 29,312
Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
Broadway & West 57th Street $ 65
1,800
$ 9,750
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W 57th St & Avenue of the Americas $ 55
8,700
$ 39,875
W 54th St & Ninth Avenue $ 55
16,500
$ 75,625
Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
Seventh Ave & West 54th Street $ 49
4,100
$ 16,741
W 54th St & Eighth Avenue $ 49.5
4,200
$ 17,325
W 57th St & Avenue of the Americas $ 60
4,200
$ 21,000
Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
Seventh Ave & West 54th Street $ 46
2,000
$ 7,666
W 57th St & Seventh Avenue $ 60
2,200
$ 11,000
W 57th St & Avenue of the Americas $ 61
1,500
$ 7,625
Broadway & Between West 62nd Street $ 54
2,200
$ 9,900
Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
W 60th St & Broadway $ 45
13,800
$ 51,750
W 52nd St & Ninth Avenue $ 46
8,800
$ 33,733
Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
Broadway & West 53rd Street $ 39
5,800
$ 18,850
W 52nd St & Ninth Avenue $ 49
4,200
$ 17,150
Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
W 52nd St & Ninth Avenue $ 47.5
1,800
$ 7,125

Retail Spaces for Rent at 438 W 51st St

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$ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
$ 50
Negotiable
Nearby Office Tenants Leased
  • Dr. Dana Cohen leased 1,325 SF at 330 West 58th St
  • Fellowship for the Performing Arts leased 1,000 SF at 1674 Broadway
  • UBS leased 900,000 SF at 1285 Avenue of the Americas
  • Penguin Random House leased 603,605 SF at 1745 Broadway
  • Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison leased 550,000 SF at 1285 Sixth Ave
  • Morrison & Foerster LLP leased 435,038 SF at 250 West 55th St
  • Latham & Watkins leased 407,000 SF at 1271 Sixth Avenue
  • CBS Broadcasting Inc. leased 370,330 SF at 555 West 57th St
  • Willkie Farr & Gallagher leased 355,118 SF at 787 Seventh Ave
  • MMS USA Holdings leased 350,000 SF at 1675 Broadway
Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • Grom leased 800 SF at 240 Central Park South
  • Sabon leased 800 SF at 101 West 55th St
  • Blue Dog Cafe leased 700 SF at 152 West 57th St
  • Milos, Estiatorio leased 0 SF at 142 West 57th St
  • BNF Automotive Group leased 265,000 SF at 787 11th Avenue
  • Landmark Theatres leased 30,000 SF at 625 West 57th Street
  • Quick Park Broadway Garage LLC leased 29,902 SF at 1755 Broadway
  • Planet Fitness leased 29,400 SF at 423 West 55th St
  • T.J. Maxx leased 27,639 SF at 250 West 57th St
  • Maserati of Manhattan leased 25,000 SF at 619 West 54th St
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Tenant Broker’s Perspective: Return-to-office mandates are driving up rental prices at 438 West 51st Street. This trend is projected to continue. Opportunities for subleases remain available at 438 West 51st Street and in the nearby Columbus Circle neighborhood.
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438 West 51st Street Property Overview

Building Address: 438 W 51st St, New York NY 10019
Building Alternate Address: 438 W 51st St
Zip Code:10019
Neighborhood:Columbus Circle
Borough:Manhattan
Stories:5
Year Built:1910
Building Class:B

438 West 51st Street, Manhattan

  • Built: 1910
  • Building Class: Office Only 7-19 Stories (O3)
  • Square Footage: 27,909 sqft
  • Stories: 7
  • Lot Size: 6,025 sqft
  • Recent Alteration: 2016

Historical Context

The building reflects early 20th-century commercial architecture in Hell's Kitchen, a neighborhood with a legacy of tenement housing and industrial structures. Though not specifically cited in historic district proposals, the 1910 construction aligns with preservation-worthy patterns of development in Clinton-Hell’s Kitchen during this era.

Ownership & Value

  • 2023 Assessed Value: $14,003,000
  • 2015 Purchase: $15,000,000

438 West 51st Street, Manhattan, New York, NY 10019

Constructed in 1910 and renovated in 2019, this 36,000 square foot Class A medical office building is comprised of seven stories. The building features a two-floor Ambulatory Surgical Center and is located on West 51st Street between 9th and 10th Avenues in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood, Manhattan. Renovations included new mechanicals, elevators, windows, modern common areas, a new lobby, and an upgraded façade. The lot size is approximately 0.14 acres and zoned R8.

Property Features

  • Medical Office Redevelopment with build-to-suit suites
  • New lobby, facade, mechanical equipment, and elevators
  • Mostly open floor plan layouts
  • Excellent condition spaces with various build-outs
  • Located seven blocks south of Mount Sinai West

Space Summary

Floor / Suite Size (SF) Space Use Condition Availability
Basement 1,761 Office/Medical Full Build-Out Now
1st Floor, Suite 100 5,182 Medical Shell Space Now
2nd Floor 1,888 Office/Medical Full Build-Out Now
2nd Floor, Suite Back 4,010 Office/Medical Partial Build-Out Now
3rd Floor 1,747 Office/Medical Shell Space Now

Additional Details

  • 4 dental suites/treatment rooms, reception, waiting area seating 7, bathroom, closet, sterile and lab rooms located in basement
  • Located one and a half blocks from the 50th Street subway station (C & E Lines)

438 W 51st St Building Features

  • Class A Medical Office Building with 36,000 SF across 5 stories
  • Full Renovation (2019) including new mechanical systems and elevators
  • Ambulatory Surgical Center anchoring two floors
  • Modernized Common Areas with upgraded lobby and façade
  • New Windows throughout the building
  • Space Configurations:
    • Fully built-out dental suites (basement)
    • Shell spaces for medical/office customization
    • Combined spaces available up to 5,898 SF
  • Location: Upper West Side adjacent to Hell's Kitchen, 7 blocks from Mount Sinai West
  • Zoning: R8 on 0.14 acre lot

438 W 51st St, located in Manhattan's Clinton - Hell's Kitchen neighborhood, is a commercial building with a mix of medical and office spaces. The property, originally built in 1910, was last altered in 2016 and features seven stories. It is part of a 36,000 SF medical office redevelopment project, anchored by a two-floor Ambulatory Surgical Center.

The building offers various spaces, including a basement with a full build-out, a first floor with shell space, and multiple floors with full or partial build-outs. The property is close to Mount Sinai West and the 50th Street subway station, making it a convenient location for tenants.

While specific tenant information is not detailed, the building is likely occupied by medical services and professional offices given its redevelopment into a Class A medical office building.


438 W 51st St, Manhattan, NYC contains the following internet providers: - Verizon Fios: Offers speeds up to 2 Gbps. - Spectrum: Provides speeds up to 1 Gbps. - Lightower: Offers speeds up to 10 Gbps. - Level 3 Communications: Offers speeds up to 10 Gbps. - tw telecom: Offers speeds up to 10 Gbps.

438 W 51st St, Manhattan, NYC - Internet Providers:

Verizon Fios: Up to 2 Gbps

Spectrum: Up to 1 Gbps

Lightower: Up to 10 Gbps

Level 3 Communications: Up to 10 Gbps

tw telecom: Up to 10 Gbps


438 W 51st St, Manhattan, NYC is situated in the Clinton–Hell's Kitchen neighborhood. It is located between 9th and 10th Avenues.

The nearest major transportation hubs include several New York City Subway lines. However, specific subway stations are not listed directly adjacent to the building. The closest major subway stations are likely around Times Square or the Port Authority Bus Terminal, which are within walking distance or a short ride away.

Key cross streets include West 51st Street and the avenues (9th and 10th). The building is approximately seven blocks south of Mount Sinai West Hospital.

Nearby Office Tenants Leased
  • Dr. Dana Cohen leased 1,325 SF at 330 West 58th St
  • Fellowship for the Performing Arts leased 1,000 SF at 1674 Broadway
  • UBS leased 900,000 SF at 1285 Avenue of the Americas
  • Penguin Random House leased 603,605 SF at 1745 Broadway
  • Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison leased 550,000 SF at 1285 Sixth Ave
  • Morrison & Foerster LLP leased 435,038 SF at 250 West 55th St
  • Latham & Watkins leased 407,000 SF at 1271 Sixth Avenue
  • CBS Broadcasting Inc. leased 370,330 SF at 555 West 57th St
  • Willkie Farr & Gallagher leased 355,118 SF at 787 Seventh Ave
  • MMS USA Holdings leased 350,000 SF at 1675 Broadway
Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • Grom leased 800 SF at 240 Central Park South
  • Sabon leased 800 SF at 101 West 55th St
  • Blue Dog Cafe leased 700 SF at 152 West 57th St
  • Milos, Estiatorio leased 0 SF at 142 West 57th St
  • BNF Automotive Group leased 265,000 SF at 787 11th Avenue
  • Landmark Theatres leased 30,000 SF at 625 West 57th Street
  • Quick Park Broadway Garage LLC leased 29,902 SF at 1755 Broadway
  • Planet Fitness leased 29,400 SF at 423 West 55th St
  • T.J. Maxx leased 27,639 SF at 250 West 57th St
  • Maserati of Manhattan leased 25,000 SF at 619 West 54th St

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