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Rent/Lease Office 53 W 36th St

$ / SF SF Monthly Rent
$ 45
Negotiable
Negotiable

Nearby Sublease office Spaces for Rent

Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Bryant Park & 6th Avenue $ 60
14,000
$ 70,000
Penn Plaza & West 33rd Street $ 42
29,000
$ 100,291
Broadway & West 36th Street $ 48
11,700
$ 46,800
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Broadway & West 36th Street $ 56
3,200
$ 14,800
Broadway & West 41st Street $ 56
4,700
$ 22,129
Fifth Ave & West 33rd Street $ 71
4,300
$ 25,441
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Broadway & West 41st Street $ 55
2,200
$ 10,083
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
W 40th St & Between West 39th Street $ 38
15,100
$ 47,816
W 37th St & Avenue of America $ 34
10,200
$ 29,325
W 37th St & 6th Avenue $ 34
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 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 5th Avenue $ 50
3,200
$ 13,333
W 37th St & 6th Avenue $ 35
3,500
$ 10,208
Address $ / SF 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
2,200
$ 8,525
W 36th St & Between 8th Avenue $ 38
1,600
$ 5,066
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
W 37th St & Seventh Avenue $ 30
7,300
$ 18,250
W 36th St & Eight Avenue $ 33
7,800
$ 21,450
W 30th St & Between West 30th Street $ 30
7,100
$ 17,750
W 35th St & Between West 35th Street $ 33
7,500
$ 20,625
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Broadway & West 32nd Street $ 46
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 & Between West 30th Street $ 33
5,000
$ 13,750
Penn Plaza & West 30th Street $ 48
2,500
$ 10,000
W 36th St & Eight Avenue $ 36
6,000
$ 17,750
W 35th St & Between West 35th Street $ 36
5,300
$ 15,679
W 38th St & Eighth Avenue $ 35
4,400
$ 12,833
W 37th St & Seventh Avenue $ 30
6,800
$ 17,000
W 36th St & Eighth Avenue $ 50
3,700
$ 15,570
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Penn Plaza & West 30th Street $ 47
2,000
$ 7,833
W 36th St & Eighth Avenue $ 49
2,400
$ 9,800
W 37th St & Eight Avenue $ 45
1,800
$ 6,750
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 SF Monthly Rent
Broadway & West 39th Street $ 59
10,900
$ 53,591
Bryant Park & Avenue of America $ 99
7,400
$ 61,050
1 Plz & West 33rd Street $ 105
19,100
$ 167,125
Broadway & West 41st Street $ 70
13,200
$ 77,550
Fifth Ave & West 38th Street $ 56
17,600
$ 82,866
Ninth Ave & Between Dyer Avenue $ 128
9,400
$ 100,658
Address $ / SF 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 7th Avenue $ 70
4,700
$ 27,416
Broadway & West 36th Street $ 66
4,600
$ 25,108
2 & West 31st Street $ 140
5,300
$ 62,054
W 40th St & Avenue of 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 5th Avenue $ 62
3,200
$ 16,666
Broadway & West 37th Street $ 68
5,500
$ 30,937
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
1 Plz & West 33rd Street $ 98
2,400
$ 19,600
Broadway & West 37th Street $ 68
2,300
$ 12,937
Address $ / SF 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 America $ 49
7,800
$ 31,850
Broadway & West 38th Street $ 54
9,500
$ 42,750
W 39th St & Eighth Avenue $ 40
9,300
$ 31,387
W 39th St & Eight Avenue $ 40
11,400
$ 38,475
7th Ave & Between 7th Avenue $ 56
7,800
$ 36,075
Seventh Ave & Sixtenth Street $ 46
10,000
$ 38,750
Eighth Ave & West 36th Street $ 40
7,500
$ 25,312
Eighth Ave & Between 8th 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 & 5th Avenue $ 62
7,500
$ 38,750
Fifth Ave & West 34th Street $ 49
7,400
$ 30,216
Seventh Ave & West 35th Street $ 61
9,300
$ 47,275
Tenth Ave & West 37th Street $ 50
7,900
$ 32,587
W 33rd St & Fifth Avenue $ 40
7,100
$ 23,962
W 34th St & Fifth Avenue $ 31
7,300
$ 18,858
Address $ / SF 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 & Eight 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 8th Avenue $ 38
2,700
$ 8,550
Eighth Ave & West 35th Street $ 35
3,200
$ 9,333
Eighth Ave & West 36th Street $ 38
2,700
$ 8,550
W 42nd St & Broadway $ 64
2,500
$ 13,333
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
6th Ave & Between Broadway $ 58
1,900
$ 9,183
Broadway & West 39th Street $ 52
1,700
$ 7,366
W 36th St & Between West 36th Street $ 35
1,600
$ 4,666
W 38th St & Between West 37th Street $ 35
2,200
$ 6,416
Seventh Ave & West 40 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 America $ 74
1,600
$ 9,866
Broadway & West 38th Street $ 52
1,900
$ 8,233
W 34th St & Avenue of America $ 45
2,000
$ 7,500
7th Ave & Between 7th 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 SF Monthly Rent
W 35th St & Seventh Avenue $ 32
8,500
$ 22,666
W 33rd St & twentieth Road $ 39
8,100
$ 26,325
W 35th St & Seventh Avenue $ 40
8,800
$ 29,700
W 35th St & Fifth Avenue $ 42
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 & Eight Avenue $ 46
10,000
$ 38,750
W 35th St & Broadway $ 36
7,700
$ 23,420
W 37th St & Between West 36th Street $ 38
7,200
$ 23,100
W 39th St & Eighth Avenue $ 36
9,200
$ 27,600
W 36th St & Eighth Avenue $ 30
9,500
$ 23,354
W 36th St & Ninth Avenue $ 36
8,500
$ 25,854
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
W 40th St & Eight 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 35th St & Eighth Avenue $ 32
3,400
$ 9,066
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
2,600
$ 9,641
W 36th St & Between Broadway $ 33
6,000
$ 16,500
W 35th St & Seventh Avenue $ 36
4,400
$ 13,383
W 35th St & Between West 35th Street $ 34
5,600
$ 16,100
W 37th St & Ninth Avenue $ 40
4,600
$ 15,482
W 38th St & Between West 37th Street $ 39
2,700
$ 8,775
W 39th St & Fifth Avenue $ 43
6,500
$ 23,291
Address $ / SF 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 37th St & Eight Avenue $ 35
2,400
$ 7,000
W 39th St & Between West 39th Street $ 37
1,700
$ 5,241
W 35th St & Seventh Avenue $ 36
2,300
$ 6,804
W 32nd St & Ninth Avenue $ 50
1,800
$ 7,500
W 35th St & Between West 35th Street $ 36
2,100
$ 6,387

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Office Tenants Rented / Leased 53 West 36th Street
  • RightNow Technologies leased 3,475 SF
  • Schnackel Engineers leased 6,000 SF
  • eReplicator Enterprises leased 6,000 SF
  • Ridge Abstract Corp. leased 5,336 SF
  • I-Net Technologies leased 2,000 SF
  • Converseon Inc. leased 6,000 SF
  • Core Products Inc. leased 1,200 SF
  • Panther Productions leased 1,250 SF
  • Rock Scene Brands leased 1,000 SF
  • First Light Global leased 1,000 SF
Retail Tenants Rented / Leased 53 West 36th Street
  • The Keg Room leased 8,400 SF
Nearby Office Tenants Leased
  • Pearl Spaces LLC leased 23,500 SF at 500 Eighth Ave
  • ASI System Integration leased 23,050 SF at 48 West 37th St
  • North Fork Bank leased 23,000 SF at 1001 Sixth Ave
  • Pem America, Inc leased 22,574 SF at 70 West 36th St
  • Aec Reprographics leased 21,660 SF at 42 West 39th St
  • The New Dance Group leased 21,000 SF at 575 Eighth Ave
  • blueprint + co leased 20,000 SF at 214 West 39th St
  • WeWork leased 19,150 SF at 224 West 29th St
  • Roundabout Atre Compan… leased 18,201 SF at 231 West 39th Street
  • Gold Medal International leased 17,465 SF at 225 West 37th St
Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • Taco Bell Cantina leased 2,451 SF at 500 Eighth Avenue
  • Market Crates leased 2,300 SF at 224 West 35th Street
  • Rock & Soul Electronics leased 2,000 SF at 10 West 37th Street
  • NY Fashion & Dress Inc. leased 2,000 SF at 261 West 36th St
  • Republic Clothing Corporation leased 2,000 SF at 1412 Broadway
  • RadioShack leased 2,000 SF at 1357 Broadway
  • Rainbow Nail leased 1,940 SF at 1370 Broadway
  • Pret A Manger leased 1,939 SF at One Penn Plaza
  • Naturalizer leased 1,935 SF at 1460 Broadway
  • Baja Fresh leased 1,800 SF at 1441 Broadway
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Tenant Broker’s Perspective: Return-to-office mandates are driving up rental prices at 53 West 36th Street. This trend is projected to continue. Opportunities for subleases remain available at 53 West 36th Street and in the nearby Penn Plaza/Garment neighborhood.
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53 West 36th Street Property Overview

Building Address: 53 W 36th St, New York NY 10018
Building Alternate Address: 53 W 36th St
Zip Code:10018
Neighborhood:Penn Plaza/Garment
Borough:Manhattan
Stories:12
Year Built:1934
Building Class:B
Block & lot:00838-0012

53 West 36th Street, located in Manhattan's Garment District, is a historic office building that has been a part of New York City's architectural landscape since its construction in 1911. The building features a mix of dark brown bricks and light stone, with intricate carved details that reflect an era past.
The property boasts 12 stories, with a total building area of 66,903 square feet. Out of this, there are approximately 58,540 square feet dedicated to office space and about 8,363 square feet for retail.
The building offers modern amenities, including 24-hour access, key-card entry systems, and on-site entertainment facilities like a restaurant and a karaoke bar. Its strategic location provides easy access to public transportation, with nearby subway stations and bus routes, making it an ideal location for businesses.
Notably, the building has been home to prominent tenants. Luxury resale company The RealReal previously occupied 27,760 square feet but downsized to 13,880 square feet in 2023, reflecting a shift in its operational strategy.
Surrounded by iconic spots like Bryant Park and the Empire State Building, 53 West 36th Street remains a significant part of Manhattan's vibrant commercial and cultural landscape.

53 West 36th Street, Manhattan, New York City

Located in the Garment District of Manhattan, 53 West 36th Street is a historic commercial office building first constructed in 1911. The building stands 12 stories tall, containing approximately 66,903 square feet of space on a 5,925 square feet lot.

The exterior features a combination of dark brown bricks and light stone with carved architectural details reflecting its early 20th-century origins. It offers 24-hour access with a key-card entry system, and includes both office and retail spaces.

Inside, most floors typically accommodate six offices each. The building includes about 58,540 square feet of office area and 8,363 square feet of retail space. Amenities near the building include a variety of dining options, banks, hotels, and proximity to Bryant Park and the New York Public Library’s Stephen A. Schwarzman branch.

Transportation access is convenient with the 6th Avenue bus route nearby and the 34th Street / Herald Square subway station two blocks south, serving multiple train lines (B, D, F, M, N, Q, R).

Property Details

  • Address: 53 West 36th Street, New York, NY 10018
  • Alternate Address: 53-57 West 36th Street
  • Borough: Manhattan
  • Neighborhood: Garment District
  • Zip Code: 10018
  • Year Built: 1911
  • Stories: 12
  • Total Unit Count: 17
  • Lot Size: 5,925 sq. ft.
  • Gross Building Area: 66,903 sq. ft.
  • Office Space: 58,540 sq. ft.
  • Retail Space: 8,363 sq. ft.
  • Building Class: Office with Commercial 7-19 Stories (O6)
  • Zoning: M1-6
  • Floor Area Ratio (FAR): 11 built floor area ratio, 10 commercial floor area ratio

Nearby Landmarks and Amenities

Just a short walk from Bryant Park and the Empire State Building, the location offers a prime setting for business and leisure. The building is surrounded by retail shops and office spaces, complemented by dining, banking institutions, hotels, and public transit options.


53 W 36th St, Manhattan, NYC offers the following building amenities:

  • 24/7 access
  • 24-hour lobby attendant
  • Newly renovated lobby with wood paneling, brick, and stone exterior
  • Brand new elevators
  • TT Controlled HVAC
  • Access to public transportation, including buses and the metro/subway

This building is located in the Garment District, convenient to Bryant Park and the Empire State Building.


Tenants at 53 W 36th St, Manhattan, NYC

TheRealReal

Luxury consignment company TheRealReal occupies approximately 27,760 square feet in the building, spanning the 8th and 10th through 12th floors. The lease term is 10 years with a rent of $59 per square foot. TheRealReal relocated here in April, moving from 29 West 36th Street.

Available Office Spaces for Lease

6th Floor

Size3,260 SF
TermNegotiable
Rental RateUpon Request
Space UseOffice
ConditionFull Build-Out
AvailableMay 01, 2025

Recently renovated space built with 2 executive offices, 1 conference room, wet pantry, 2 private phone booths, reception area, and 18 work stations. Mostly open floor plan layout with finished ceilings at 12’.

8th Floor

Size6,940 SF
TermNegotiable
Rental RateUpon Request
Space UseOffice
ConditionFull Build-Out
AvailableNow

Full floor with windows on three sides, exposed ceilings, a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting. Brand new lobby and elevators. Space in excellent condition with turnkey installation and TT controlled HVAC.

10th Floor

Size6,940 SF
TermNegotiable
Rental RateUpon Request
Space UseOffice
ConditionFull Build-Out
AvailableNow

Full floor with windows on three sides. Office-intensive layout. Space is in excellent condition with turnkey installation, brand new lobby, elevators, and TT controlled HVAC.


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Transportation and Cross Streets at 53 W 36th St, Manhattan, NYC

53 West 36th Street is centrally located in Manhattan’s Garment District, close to major landmarks such as Bryant Park and the Empire State Building.

Nearby Cross Streets

The building is situated near the intersection of West 36th Street and 7th Avenue, with close proximity to West 34th Street and 6th Avenue as well.

Subway Access

  • Closest subway lines include the 1, 2, 3, 7, A, B, C, D, E, F, M, and S (Shuttle) trains.
  • Nearby subway stations within a few minutes' walk:
    • 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal (2 min walk)
    • 34 St-Hudson Yards (5 min walk)
    • 34 St-Penn Station
    • 33rd Street Station
    • Times Sq-42 St

Bus Service

  • Several local and SBS (Select Bus Service) lines serve the area, including M7, M34-SBS, M20, Q32, 158, 160, QM10, and QM24.
  • Nearby bus stops within 1 to 5 minute walks:
    • 7 Av/W 36 St
    • 7 Av/W 37 St
    • New York Midtown West
    • W 34 St & 7th Ave
    • 6 Av/W 36 St

Train Service

  • Commuter and intercity trains at nearby Penn Station include Harlem, Hudson, Acela, Adirondack, Empire Service, Port Jefferson Branch, Cardinal, Carolinian, and Crescent lines.
  • PATH trains also serve the nearby area.

Additional Information

The area is served by 24-hour access to public transit, making it highly accessible for both business and leisure travelers.

Office Tenants Rented / Leased 53 West 36th Street
  • RightNow Technologies leased 3,475 SF
  • Schnackel Engineers leased 6,000 SF
  • eReplicator Enterprises leased 6,000 SF
  • Ridge Abstract Corp. leased 5,336 SF
  • I-Net Technologies leased 2,000 SF
  • Converseon Inc. leased 6,000 SF
  • Core Products Inc. leased 1,200 SF
  • Panther Productions leased 1,250 SF
  • Rock Scene Brands leased 1,000 SF
  • First Light Global leased 1,000 SF
Retail Tenants Rented / Leased 53 West 36th Street
  • The Keg Room leased 8,400 SF
Nearby Office Tenants Leased
  • Pearl Spaces LLC leased 23,500 SF at 500 Eighth Ave
  • ASI System Integration leased 23,050 SF at 48 West 37th St
  • North Fork Bank leased 23,000 SF at 1001 Sixth Ave
  • Pem America, Inc leased 22,574 SF at 70 West 36th St
  • Aec Reprographics leased 21,660 SF at 42 West 39th St
  • The New Dance Group leased 21,000 SF at 575 Eighth Ave
  • blueprint + co leased 20,000 SF at 214 West 39th St
  • WeWork leased 19,150 SF at 224 West 29th St
  • Roundabout Atre Compan… leased 18,201 SF at 231 West 39th Street
  • Gold Medal International leased 17,465 SF at 225 West 37th St
Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • Taco Bell Cantina leased 2,451 SF at 500 Eighth Avenue
  • Market Crates leased 2,300 SF at 224 West 35th Street
  • Rock & Soul Electronics leased 2,000 SF at 10 West 37th Street
  • NY Fashion & Dress Inc. leased 2,000 SF at 261 West 36th St
  • Republic Clothing Corporation leased 2,000 SF at 1412 Broadway
  • RadioShack leased 2,000 SF at 1357 Broadway
  • Rainbow Nail leased 1,940 SF at 1370 Broadway
  • Pret A Manger leased 1,939 SF at One Penn Plaza
  • Naturalizer leased 1,935 SF at 1460 Broadway
  • Baja Fresh leased 1,800 SF at 1441 Broadway

Recent News About 53 West 36th Street

Isolar Enterprises, Inc. Testimonial

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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