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Nearby Sublease office Spaces for Rent

Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
W 57th St & Avenue of the Americas $ 112
25,000
$ 232,291
Avenue of the Americas & West 55th Street West 56th Street $ 64
7,300
$ 38,933
Madison Ave & East 54th Street $ 80
31,000
$ 206,666
Madison Ave & East 60th Street $ 89
9,500
$ 70,458
Madison Ave & East 51st Street $ 75
8,100
$ 50,625
Avenue Of The Americas & West 47th Street $ 58
10,000
$ 48,333
Park Ave & East 57th Street $ 160
10,800
$ 144,000
Madison Ave & East 59th Street $ 99
8,300
$ 68,475
E 53rd St & Fifth Avenue $ 79
12,200
$ 80,316
Fifth Ave & West 52nd Street $ 130
10,300
$ 111,583
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Park Ave & East 54th Street $ 85
5,600
$ 39,666
Fifth Ave & East 56th Street $ 85
4,400
$ 31,166
Lexington Ave & East 50th Street $ 54
4,000
$ 18,000
Avenue of the Americas & West 55th Street West 56th Street $ 62
6,200
$ 32,033
Fifth Ave & West 52nd Street $ 78
4,400
$ 28,600
Madison Ave & East 49th Street $ 69
5,500
$ 31,625
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Madison Ave & East 49th Street $ 76
2,200
$ 14,025
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
E 60th St & Madison Avenue $ 65
4,200
$ 22,750
W 57th St & Avenue of America $ 531
5,100
$ 225,675
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
W 57th St & Avenue of America $ 531
2,300
$ 101,775
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
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Interior office/person
Team Rooms
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Nearby office Spaces for Rent

Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
W 57th St & Avenue of the Americas $ 105
15,800
$ 138,250
Fifth Ave & East 55th Street $ 158
19,300
$ 253,312
Park Ave & East 58th Street $ 125
11,300
$ 117,708
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Third Ave & East 49th Street $ 50
4,300
$ 17,916
Park Ave & East 54th Street $ 80
3,500
$ 23,187
Park Ave & East 58th Street $ 125
4,000
$ 41,666
Third Ave & East 49th Street $ 73
3,800
$ 23,116
Madison Ave & East 55th Street $ 65
5,000
$ 27,083
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Third Ave & East 49th Street $ 60
2,000
$ 10,000
E 52nd St & Lexington Avenue $ 64
2,400
$ 12,800
Madison Ave & East 55th Street $ 76
2,300
$ 14,566
Madison Ave & East 48th Street $ 70
1,800
$ 10,500
Fifth Ave & West 47th Street $ 73
1,900
$ 11,558
Avenue of the Americas & West 51th Street $ 84
2,200
$ 15,400
Rockefeller Plz & West 50th Street $ 92
1,600
$ 12,266
Park Ave & East 56th Street $ 98
1,900
$ 15,516
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
W 48th St & Avenue of the Americas $ 58
12,500
$ 60,416
5th Ave & West 47th Street $ 63
8,000
$ 42,000
E 59th St & Madison Avenue $ 180
9,700
$ 145,500
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Park Ave & East 59th Street $ 70
6,200
$ 35,908
Madison Ave & East 49th Street $ 56
3,400
$ 15,739
E 48th St & Madison Avenue $ 55
4,600
$ 21,083
E 52nd St & Fifth Avenue $ 42
3,400
$ 12,041
W 57th St & Avenue of America $ 68
4,100
$ 23,233
E 55th St & Third Avenue $ 47
2,900
$ 11,358
E 58th St & Third Avenue $ 50
3,400
$ 14,166
E 59th St & Second Avenue $ 93
3,200
$ 24,880
E 61st St & Barclay Street $ 61
2,500
$ 12,708
E 49th St & Between 5th Avenue $ 27
3,300
$ 7,425
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Lexington Ave & Lexington Avenue $ 44
2,500
$ 9,270
E 60th St & Madison Avenue $ 55
1,600
$ 7,333
Park Ave & East 59th Street $ 65
2,100
$ 11,375
E 56th St & Park Avenue South $ 59
1,900
$ 9,341
E 48th St & Madison Avenue $ 55
2,400
$ 11,000
W 57th St & Avenue of America $ 67
1,600
$ 8,933
E 60th St & Fifth Avenue $ 54
2,200
$ 9,900
E 58th St & Third Avenue $ 52
1,900
$ 8,233
Madison Ave & East 49th Street $ 65
2,000
$ 10,833
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
W 47th St & Avenue of the Americas $ 52
7,100
$ 31,062
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
E 59th St & Madison Avenue $ 62
4,000
$ 20,500
E 59th St & Between 2nd Avenue $ 66
6,500
$ 35,479
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
W 47th St & Avenue of the Americas $ 53
2,000
$ 8,833

Retail Spaces for Rent at 525 Lexington Avenue

Nearby Office Tenants Leased
  • Tommy Hilfiger leased 200,000 SF at 285 Madison Avenue
  • Polo Ralph Lauren leased 200,000 SF at 650 Madison Ave
  • PJT Partners, Inc. leased 198,840 SF at 280 Park Ave
  • Mutual Of America leased 193,631 SF at 320 Park Ave
  • National Basketball Associ… leased 193,117 SF at 645 Fifth Ave
  • Discovery leased 190,000 SF at 850 Third Avenue
  • Citibank leased 176,000 SF at 731 Lexington Ave
  • City University of New York leased 170,953 SF at 205 East 42nd St
  • Weill Cornell Medical Colle… leased 169,790 SF at 575 Lexington Ave
  • VF Sportswear leased 168,000 SF at 40 West 57th St
Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • North Fork Bank leased 12,000 SF at 57 West 57th St
  • Duane Reade leased 11,717 SF at 575 Lexington Ave
  • Urbanspace leased 11,400 SF at 570 Lexington Avenue
  • BNP Foods leased 11,000 SF at 290 Madison Ave
  • Ann Taylor leased 11,000 SF at 600 Fifth Ave
  • Madison Chophouse leased 10,700 SF at 3 East 54th Street
  • Bill's Bar & Burger leased 10,000 SF at 1250 Sixth Ave
  • Club Nebula leased 10,000 SF at 135 West 41st Street
  • CVS Pharmacy leased 10,000 SF at 757 Third Ave
  • Michael Dawkins Home leased 10,000 SF at 232 East 59th St
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Tenant Broker’s Perspective: Return-to-office mandates are driving up rental prices at 525 Lexington Avenue. This trend is projected to continue. Opportunities for subleases remain available at 525 Lexington Avenue and in the nearby Plaza District neighborhood.
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525 Lexington Avenue Property Overview

Building Address: 525 Lexington Avenue, New York NY 10017
Building Name: New York Marriott East Side
Building Alternate Address: 525 Lexington Ave
Zip Code:10017
Neighborhood:Plaza District
Borough:Manhattan
Stories:31
Year Built:1923
Building Class:A

The Shelton Hotel, located at 525 Lexington Avenue in Manhattan, NYC, was designed by architect Arthur Loomis Harmon and completed in 1923. It is one of the first "skyscraper" residential hotels, playing a significant role in the development of skyscrapers in New York City. Initially built as a men's apartment hotel with 1,200 bedrooms, it later opened its doors to women in 1924. The hotel features a library, lounge, Turkish bath, and sports facilities.

Located on the east side of Lexington Avenue between 48th and 49th Streets, the Shelton Hotel is part of the "hotel alley" stretch, which was developed following the opening of Grand Central Terminal and the Lexington Avenue subway line. The building is notable for its powerful massing and was the first successful embodiment of the massing requirements of the 1916 Zoning Law. Its design incorporates medieval and Renaissance details, reflecting a Lombard Revival style.

Over the years, the hotel has undergone several modifications, including changes to its ground story façades in 1935 and a restoration in 1977-78. Today, it is known as the New York Marriott East Side.

525 Lexington Avenue, located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, is a 34-story building that serves as a student dormitory and was formerly known as the Shelton Hotel, Shelton Towers Hotel, Halloran House, and the New York Marriott East Side. It is situated on the southeast corner of Lexington Avenue and 49th Street.

Originally constructed between 1922 and 1923, the building was designed by Arthur Loomis Harmon in a style influenced by North Italian Romanesque or Early Christian architecture. It was once the world's tallest hotel and featured amenities such as a gymnasium, bowling alley, Turkish baths, swimming pool, and squash courts.

Today, it operates as a residence hall for New York Tech students, offering facilities like communal kitchens, a fitness center, and recreational areas. The location is close to several attractions and amenities in Midtown East.


525 Lexington Avenue, formerly known as the Shelton Hotel and now part of FOUND Study-Turtle Bay, offers a range of amenities:

  • 24-hour security and ID card entry
  • Communal kitchen and dining area
  • Fitness center
  • Game Room
  • Mail and package service
  • Bathroom in room
  • Laundry in building
  • Full size fridge and microwave in room
  • 24-hour study lounge
  • Air conditioning and heating in room
  • Classroom spaces
  • Internet throughout building

Historically, the building featured amenities such as a gymnasium, bowling alley, Victorian-style Turkish baths, swimming pool, barber, squash courts, and billiard tables.


525 Lexington Avenue, located in Manhattan, NYC, is a historic building that was originally a hotel. The property was sold in 2023 and has undergone a significant conversion into a student housing facility operated by FOUND Study.

As of now, the building does not host traditional office tenants but instead offers student accommodations with various amenities. The conversion transformed the former New York Marriott East Side into a large-scale student housing project, providing over 1,355 beds.

The building features communal spaces such as a fitness center, laundry room, game room, performing arts studio, study room, shared kitchen, and multiple lounges.


Internet providers available at 525 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NYC, include:

  • Spectrum: Offers fiber and cable services with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps.
  • Verizon: Provides fiber and DSL services with speeds up to 2,300 Mbps.
  • Earthlink: Offers fiber services with speeds up to 2,300 Mbps.
  • RCN: Provides fiber and cable services, though coverage may vary.
  • Other providers like Viasat and HughesNet are available for satellite internet.

525 Lexington Avenue is located in Manhattan, NYC, and offers convenient access to various transportation options.

Nearest Subway Station: The nearest subway station is 51 St, which is a 3-minute walk away. Subway lines 4, 5, 6, 6X, and 7 serve this area.

Nearest Train Station: Grand Central Madison is the nearest train station, located just a 3-minute walk away. It serves lines such as the Harlem and Hudson lines.

Bus Stops: Nearby bus stops include Lexington Ave & E 48th St and E 49 St/Lexington Av, both within a 2-minute walk.

Cross Streets: 525 Lexington Avenue is situated at the intersection of Lexington Avenue and East 49th Street.

Nearby Office Tenants Leased
  • Tommy Hilfiger leased 200,000 SF at 285 Madison Avenue
  • Polo Ralph Lauren leased 200,000 SF at 650 Madison Ave
  • PJT Partners, Inc. leased 198,840 SF at 280 Park Ave
  • Mutual Of America leased 193,631 SF at 320 Park Ave
  • National Basketball Associ… leased 193,117 SF at 645 Fifth Ave
  • Discovery leased 190,000 SF at 850 Third Avenue
  • Citibank leased 176,000 SF at 731 Lexington Ave
  • City University of New York leased 170,953 SF at 205 East 42nd St
  • Weill Cornell Medical Colle… leased 169,790 SF at 575 Lexington Ave
  • VF Sportswear leased 168,000 SF at 40 West 57th St
Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • North Fork Bank leased 12,000 SF at 57 West 57th St
  • Duane Reade leased 11,717 SF at 575 Lexington Ave
  • Urbanspace leased 11,400 SF at 570 Lexington Avenue
  • BNP Foods leased 11,000 SF at 290 Madison Ave
  • Ann Taylor leased 11,000 SF at 600 Fifth Ave
  • Madison Chophouse leased 10,700 SF at 3 East 54th Street
  • Bill's Bar & Burger leased 10,000 SF at 1250 Sixth Ave
  • Club Nebula leased 10,000 SF at 135 West 41st Street
  • CVS Pharmacy leased 10,000 SF at 757 Third Ave
  • Michael Dawkins Home leased 10,000 SF at 232 East 59th St

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