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Rent/Lease Office 520 Eighth Ave

$ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
$ 39

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
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
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 520 Eighth Ave

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$ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
$ 65

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Office Tenants Rented / Leased 520 Eighth Avenue
  • High 5 Tickets To Arts leased 500 SF
  • Joyce Trimming Inc leased 500 SF
  • Entertainment Benefits Gr… leased 12,769 SF
  • Keen Co leased 500 SF
  • Mason Tender's District Council Welfare Fund leased 40,000 SF
  • Entertainment Benefits Group leased 12,769 SF
  • Theatre Development Fund leased 12,349 SF
  • Systra Consulting leased 13,703 SF
  • Computers for Youth leased 13,550 SF
  • The Shubert Organization leased 20,738 SF
Nearby Office Tenants Leased
  • Foot Locker, Inc. leased 146,387 SF at 330 West 34th St
  • NASDAQ leased 145,000 SF at 4 Times Square
  • DKNY leased 143,800 SF at 240 West 40th St
  • Ralph Lauren leased 138,795 SF at 550 Seventh Ave
  • WeWork leased 136,118 SF at 315 West 36th St
  • Li & Fung USA leased 133,000 SF at 1359 Broadway
  • Milberg Weiss Bershad & Schulman LLP leased 131,619 SF at 1 Penn Plaza
  • Merrill Lynch Wealth Management leased 125,000 SF at 75 Rockefeller Plaza
  • Indeed leased 125,000 SF at 1120 Avenue of the Americas
  • Scripps Networks LLC leased 120,721 SF at 1180 Sixth Ave
Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • Burger & Lobster leased 8,900 SF at 1 Bryant Park
  • Aureole leased 8,800 SF at One Bryant Park
  • The Keg Room leased 8,400 SF at 53 West 36th St
  • Muses 35 Bar leased 8,000 SF at 248 West 35th Street
  • Mid-City Gym and Tanning leased 8,000 SF at 345 West 42nd St
  • 48 Rockefeller Corp. leased 8,000 SF at 48 West 48th St
  • Dress Barn leased 7,958 SF at 1180 Sixth Ave
  • Gogi 37 leased 7,600 SF at 252 West 37th Street
  • 36 H&Y; Duet leased 7,565 SF at 65 West 36th Street
  • Hudson Station leased 7,111 SF at 440 Ninth Ave
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Tenant Broker’s Perspective: Return-to-office mandates are driving up rental prices at 520 Eighth Avenue. This trend is projected to continue. Opportunities for subleases remain available at 520 Eighth Avenue and in the nearby Penn Plaza/Garment neighborhood.
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520 Eighth Avenue Property Overview

Building Address: 520 Eighth Ave, New York NY 10018
Building Alternate Address: 520 8th Ave
Zip Code:10018
Neighborhood:Penn Plaza/Garment
Borough:Manhattan
Stories:25
Year Built:1926
Building Class:B
Block & lot:00786-0001

History of 520 Eighth Avenue, Manhattan, NYC

520 Eighth Avenue, located between West 36th and West 37th Streets in Manhattan's Garment District, is a distinguished high-rise building constructed in 1926. Designed by the prominent architectural firm Schwartz & Gross, the building exemplifies Neoclassical and early 20th-century architectural styles characteristic of the era.

The property is actually comprised of three adjoining buildings that span the entire eastern side of Eighth Avenue from 36th to 37th Streets. This 26-story skyscraper, which also includes a penthouse, mezzanine, and two below-grade levels, encompasses approximately 860,000 square feet of space. It was built with fireproof construction using steel and concrete reinforced with rebar.

Over the decades, 520 Eighth Avenue has served a diverse range of tenants, from large corporations to smaller businesses, benefiting from expansive floor plates and abundant windows that flood interior spaces with natural light and provide impressive views of the city skyline. Its lobby has been renovated, and the building features modernized elevators to meet contemporary tenant needs.

Situated in the heart of the historic Garment District—an area once dominated by fashion showrooms, design studios, and garment production houses—the building remains a notable landmark within this vibrant commercial neighborhood. It also enjoys excellent transit connectivity, being just a few blocks from Penn Station and close to multiple subway lines, regional trains, and bus terminals.

520 Eighth Avenue has been recognized for its operating efficiency with an Energy Star label and continues to benefit from dedicated on-site management ensuring smooth day-to-day operations for its tenants.

520 Eighth Avenue, Manhattan, NYC

Located on 8th Avenue between West 36th and West 37th Street, 520 Eighth Avenue is a prominent commercial building in Midtown Manhattan's Garment District.

Building Overview

  • Year Built: 1926
  • Architect: Schwartz & Gross
  • Building Size: 860,000 square feet
  • Floors: 26, plus penthouse, mezzanine, and 2 below-grade levels
  • Architectural Style: Neoclassical and early-20th century design

Features

  • Expansive renovated lobby
  • Modernized elevators
  • Efficient floor plates ideal for various tenant sizes
  • Abundant windows on every floor providing natural light and city views
  • Energy Star labeled for operating efficiency

Location & Connectivity

Situated in the historic Garment District, the building is surrounded by dining and retail options. It is conveniently located a few blocks from Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall, and Port Authority, with access to multiple subway lines (A, C, E, 1, 2, 3) and regional trains including NJ Transit, LIRR, and Amtrak.


520 Eighth Avenue Amenities

  • Expansive Renovated Lobby: Elegant and efficient entry experience.
  • Modern Elevators: Seamless access to all floors.
  • Efficient Floor Plates: Designed for maximum productivity and adaptability.
  • Abundant Natural Light: Spacious windows flood the areas with sunlight.
  • Dedicated Management Team: Expert on-site management for all tenant needs.

Neighborhood Amenities

  • Proximity to Public Transportation: Near Penn Station, Port Authority, and multiple subway lines.
  • Dining and Retail Options: Includes Gregory's Coffee and The Houndstooth Pub.
  • Iconic Landmarks Nearby: Macy’s, Madison Square Gardens, Bryant Park.

Tenants at 520 Eighth Avenue, Manhattan, NYC

520 Eighth Avenue is a historic Class B office building in Midtown Manhattan, offering over 860,000 square feet of commercial space across 26 floors. The building accommodates a diverse range of tenants from various industries, fostering a community of professionals in the heart of the Garment District.

Notable tenants at 520 Eighth Avenue include:

  • Allstate
  • Capstone Realty Advisors
  • ASPCA
  • Newmark
  • Sterling Optical
  • Manhattan Mini Storage
  • Michael Maize

The building supports large, medium, and small enterprise tenants, providing modern amenities such as a renovated lobby, modernized elevators, efficient floor plates, abundant natural light, and exceptional city views. Its location offers excellent connectivity with nearby access to multiple subway lines and regional train services, including Penn Station and the Moynihan Train Hall.

This vibrant office environment attracts tenants across sectors including arts, financial services, real estate, and more, making it a dynamic and versatile workspace destination in Manhattan.


Internet Providers at 520 Eighth Ave, Manhattan, NYC

The following major internet providers offer service at 520 Eighth Avenue in Manhattan, NYC:

  • Verizon Fios – Known for high-speed fiber internet with plans starting around 300 Mbps and speeds up to 2 Gbps. Verizon Fios is highly rated for reliability and customer service.
  • Astound Broadband (formerly RCN) – Offers both cable and fiber internet options with plans including unlimited data and speeds up to 1.5 Gbps. Known for competitive pricing in Manhattan.
  • Spectrum – Provides widely available cable and fiber internet service with speeds up to 1 Gbps. Spectrum offers bundle options with TV and phone services.

520 Eighth Avenue, Manhattan, NYC

Address: 520 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10018

Cross streets: West 36th Street and West 37th Street

Public Transportation

Subway: A, C, E, 2 (34 St-Penn Station - 2 min walk)

Bus: M20, M34A-SBS, M7, Q32

Train: PATH, LIRR, Amtrak (34 St-Penn Station)

Nearby Landmarks

Penn Station (5 min walk), Port Authority Bus Terminal (4 min walk)

Walkability

Walker's Paradise (Walk Score 98/100), world-class public transit access

Office Tenants Rented / Leased 520 Eighth Avenue
  • High 5 Tickets To Arts leased 500 SF
  • Joyce Trimming Inc leased 500 SF
  • Entertainment Benefits Gr… leased 12,769 SF
  • Keen Co leased 500 SF
  • Mason Tender's District Council Welfare Fund leased 40,000 SF
  • Entertainment Benefits Group leased 12,769 SF
  • Theatre Development Fund leased 12,349 SF
  • Systra Consulting leased 13,703 SF
  • Computers for Youth leased 13,550 SF
  • The Shubert Organization leased 20,738 SF
Nearby Office Tenants Leased
  • Foot Locker, Inc. leased 146,387 SF at 330 West 34th St
  • NASDAQ leased 145,000 SF at 4 Times Square
  • DKNY leased 143,800 SF at 240 West 40th St
  • Ralph Lauren leased 138,795 SF at 550 Seventh Ave
  • WeWork leased 136,118 SF at 315 West 36th St
  • Li & Fung USA leased 133,000 SF at 1359 Broadway
  • Milberg Weiss Bershad & Schulman LLP leased 131,619 SF at 1 Penn Plaza
  • Merrill Lynch Wealth Management leased 125,000 SF at 75 Rockefeller Plaza
  • Indeed leased 125,000 SF at 1120 Avenue of the Americas
  • Scripps Networks LLC leased 120,721 SF at 1180 Sixth Ave
Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • Burger & Lobster leased 8,900 SF at 1 Bryant Park
  • Aureole leased 8,800 SF at One Bryant Park
  • The Keg Room leased 8,400 SF at 53 West 36th St
  • Muses 35 Bar leased 8,000 SF at 248 West 35th Street
  • Mid-City Gym and Tanning leased 8,000 SF at 345 West 42nd St
  • 48 Rockefeller Corp. leased 8,000 SF at 48 West 48th St
  • Dress Barn leased 7,958 SF at 1180 Sixth Ave
  • Gogi 37 leased 7,600 SF at 252 West 37th Street
  • 36 H&Y; Duet leased 7,565 SF at 65 West 36th Street
  • Hudson Station leased 7,111 SF at 440 Ninth Ave

Recent News About 520 Eighth Avenue

VSA Consulting Group Testimonial

VSA Consulting Group testimonial To whom it may concern: I am writing to recommend Stephen Sunderland and Optimal Spaces Inc. for the excellent job they did in finding us a lease at our new space. They were fast and effecient in locating spaces that met our needs and corporate image, aggressive in negotiating on our behalf, and effective in communicating our needs to the landlord and getting our offer accepted. I look forward to working with the team at Optimal Spaces Inc. again. Very truly yours, Jack Sichterman Partner/Managing Director

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