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Rent/Lease Office 540 Broadway

Nearby Sublease office Spaces for Rent

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Astor Pl & Cooper Square	$ 49	13,400	$ 54,716

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
Broadway & East Houston Street	$ 55	13,200	$ 60,500

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Broadway & East Houston Street	$ 66	4,300	$ 23,650
Broadway & Broome Street	$ 110	5,400	$ 49,500

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Broadway & Broome Street	$ 110	2,500	$ 22,916

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Eldridge St & Hester Street	$ 32	4,000	$ 10,833
Broadway & Howard Street	$ 63	3,000	$ 15,750

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Wooster St & Broome Street	$ 70	1,800	$ 10,500
Broome St & Greene Street	$ 42	2,000	$ 7,000
Broadway & Howard Street	$ 62	2,200	$ 11,366

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 & Howard Street	$ 110	7,500	$ 69,062

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Broadway & East Houston	$ 81	3,700	$ 24,975
E Broadway & Between Pike Street	$ 80	3,000	$ 20,000

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Spring St & Lafayette Street	$ 84	11,500	$ 80,979

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Broadway & East Houston Street	$ 80	6,100	$ 40,920
Broadway & Howard Street	$ 52	2,500	$ 10,729
Wooster St & Spring Street	$ 85	6,800	$ 48,166
Mulberry St & Hester Street	$ 44	3,000	$ 11,000
Greene St & Broome Street	$ 104	4,500	$ 39,187
Broadway & Grand Street and Howard Street	$ 60	5,600	$ 27,766
Allen St & Between Canal Street	$ 51	3,500	$ 14,875
Elizabeth St & Prince Street	$ 90	3,500	$ 26,250

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Broadway & East Houston Street	$ 70	1,800	$ 10,500
Broadway & Howard Street	$ 56	2,300	$ 10,670
Spring St & Broome Street	$ 85	1,600	$ 11,312
Broadway & Grand Street and Howard Street	$ 88	2,400	$ 17,700
Mott St & Grand Street	$ 51	2,000	$ 8,500
Centre St & Broome Street	$ 62	1,700	$ 8,783
Bowery & Between Canal Street	$ 58	1,500	$ 7,250

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Broadway & Spring Street	$ 103	42,200	$ 362,216
Howard St & Between Mercer Street	$ 90	7,100	$ 53,250

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Eldridge St & Hester Street	$ 35	3,500	$ 10,208
Delancey St & Ludlow Street	$ 56	6,500	$ 30,333
Broadway & Spring Street	$ 59	3,200	$ 15,733
Wooster St & Broome Street	$ 57	2,500	$ 11,958
Howard St & Between Mercer Street	$ 91	6,000	$ 45,500
Broadway & Prince Street	$ 41	2,800	$ 9,566
Broadway & Between Broome Street	$ 42	3,000	$ 10,500

Address	$ / SF	SF	Monthly Rent
Wooster St & Broome Street	$ 58	1,600	$ 7,750
Lafayette St & Between Broome Street	$ 58	1,800	$ 8,775
Howard St & Between Mercer Street	$ 93	2,000	$ 15,500

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Tenants
Nearby Tenants

Office Tenants Rented / Leased 540 Broadway

Paradoxal leased 5,500 SF
WeWork leased 10,800 SF
Superganyc leased 0 SF
Exercise Fitness leased 0 SF

Nearby Office Tenants Leased

Arbor Education & Training leased 56,587 SF at 65 Broadway
Away leased 56,500 SF at 82 Mercer Street
Actors' Equity Association leased 55,389 SF at 1560 Broadway
American Management As… leased 54,303 SF at 1601 Broadway
The Kings College leased 52,542 SF at 50 Broadway
Estee Lauder Cosmetics leased 51,174 SF at 575 Broadway
Hard Rock Cafe leased 51,009 SF at 1501 Broadway
New York City Departmen… leased 51,000 SF at 42 Broadway
Knotel leased 49,000 SF at 530 Broadway
Cozen O'Connor leased 48,000 SF at 45 Broadway

Nearby Retail Tenants Leased

Rick Dana and Gisela Vergara, Douglas Elliman leased 8,000 SF at 648 Broadway
Supreme leased 8,000 SF at 190 Bowery
Fran?ois Payard leased 8,000 SF at 116 West Houston St
Shaw Industries leased 7,963 SF at 853 Broadway
Soko Glam leased 7,772 SF at 1261 Broadway
WeWork leased 7,460 SF at 902 Broadway
Amazon leased 7,354 SF at 72 Spring Street
Broome Street Hospitality leased 7,203 SF at 285 West Broadway
Champion leased 7,121 SF at 434 Broadway
Five Points Academy leased 7,100 SF at 148 Lafayette St

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Tenant Broker’s Perspective: Return-to-office mandates are driving up rental prices at 540 Broadway. This trend is projected to continue. Opportunities for subleases remain available at 540 Broadway and in the nearby Soho neighborhood.

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Property Summary

540 Broadway Property Overview

Building Address:	540 Broadway, New York NY 10012
Zip Code:	10012
Neighborhood:	Soho
Borough:	Manhattan
Stories:	0
Year Built:	1867
Building Class:	B
Block & lot:	00497-0006

540 Broadway in Manhattan, NYC, holds a rich history dating back to its original completion in 1867, although some sources indicate a construction date of 1910. The five-story building was initially designed by David Jardine, with gray stone façade and cast iron storefront. It was significant for its architectural style, featuring rusticated piers and recessed windows with stylized pilasters and arched lintels.

Among its early tenants were Richardson & Co., a publisher and manufacturer of games, and Louis Baerlein & Co., makers of hosiery and gloves. Over the years, the building attracted various apparel companies and other businesses. In the 1920s, the Somerset Shirt Company occupied an upper floor.

Located within the SoHo - Cast-Iron Historic District, the building extends to 78 Crosby Street and maintains much of its original architectural charm despite evolving commercial uses. Today, the area is known for its trendy shops and galleries.

540 Broadway, Manhattan, NYC

Also known as 78 Crosby Street

Neighborhood: SoHo

Borough: Manhattan

Zip Code: 10012

Building Details

Five-story brick building with arched windows
Built in 1910
Building class: Office with Commercial - 1 to 6 Stories (O5)
Total building area: 25,050 sq ft
Lot size: 5,018 sq ft

Location

Located at the intersection of Broadway and Crosby Street in the SoHo neighborhood

540 Broadway, Manhattan, NYC, offers a unique blend of historical charm and modern convenience. This five-story building combines a beautiful brick façade with arched windows and a rich architectural heritage dating back to the late 19th century. While specific building amenities are not detailed, its location in the heart of Soho provides easy access to nearby cafes, restaurants, and gyms.

540 Broadway Office Tenants

Current Tenant Overview:

This historic 5-story building (1867/1910) at 540 Broadway/78 Crosby Street in Soho has hosted diverse tenants throughout its history, though specific current lessees are not publicly listed. The property contains 21 commercial spaces across 25,050 sqft.

Historical Tenants:

Richardson & Co: Publishers and game manufacturers (1860s)
United Button Company: Largest US button maker (late 1800s)
Louis Baerlein & Co: Hosiery and glove manufacturer (1870-1900)
Somerset Shirt Company: Apparel manufacturer (1920s)

Year Built:	1867 (original structure), 1910 records
Building Class:	O5 (Office with Commercial)
Stories:	5
Total Sqft:	25,050
Commercial Spaces:	21

Recent leasing data shows Class B/C spaces at $39/sqft (negotiable rates). Actual tenant composition likely reflects Soho's creative-tech mix.

In Manhattan, particularly around 540 Broadway, several internet providers offer their services. The main providers include:

Spectrum offers fast and reliable internet with speeds up to 1 Gbps, providing plans starting at $50.

Verizon Fios is known for high speeds up to 2 Gbps, with plans starting at $49.99.

Astound Broadband Powered by RCN provides both cable and fiber internet with unlimited data and speeds up to 1000 Mbps, starting at $29.99.

Other providers like AT&T U-verse and Optimum may also be available in the area, offering various packages and speeds.

For more detailed availability, it's best to check with each provider using their online tools or by contacting them directly.

Transportation and Cross Streets at 540 Broadway, Manhattan, NYC

540 Broadway is located at the intersection of Broadway and Crosby Street in the SoHo neighborhood of Manhattan.

Nearby Cross Streets: Broadway & Crosby Street

Subway Access

The closest subway station is Lexington Av/59 St, approximately a 3-minute walk away. Subway lines serving the nearby stations include:

6, 6X
E, N, R

Train Access

The nearest train station is Grand Central Madison, about a 3-minute walk from 540 Broadway. Train lines serving the area include:

Babylon Branch
Harlem
PATH
City Terminal Zone
Far Rockaway Branch

Bus Access

Nearby bus stops are located at:

3rd Ave & 51st St (2-minute walk)
Lexington Ave & E 52nd St (3-minute walk)
Lexington Ave & E 53rd St (3-minute walk)
3rd Ave & E 50th St (3-minute walk)
E 49th St & Lexington Ave (3-minute walk)

Bus lines serving near 540 Broadway include:

BM2, BM3, BXM4, BXM8, M101, M103

Additional Transportation Details

Close to 540 Broadway, the Lafayette St & Spring St subway entrance is about 0.06 miles away, served by the 6 train line.

Bus route M55 stops near Broadway & Prince St, approximately 0.056 miles from 540 Broadway.

Office Tenants Rented / Leased 540 Broadway

Paradoxal leased 5,500 SF
WeWork leased 10,800 SF
Superganyc leased 0 SF
Exercise Fitness leased 0 SF

Nearby Office Tenants Leased

Arbor Education & Training leased 56,587 SF at 65 Broadway
Away leased 56,500 SF at 82 Mercer Street
Actors' Equity Association leased 55,389 SF at 1560 Broadway
American Management As… leased 54,303 SF at 1601 Broadway
The Kings College leased 52,542 SF at 50 Broadway
Estee Lauder Cosmetics leased 51,174 SF at 575 Broadway
Hard Rock Cafe leased 51,009 SF at 1501 Broadway
New York City Departmen… leased 51,000 SF at 42 Broadway
Knotel leased 49,000 SF at 530 Broadway
Cozen O'Connor leased 48,000 SF at 45 Broadway

Nearby Retail Tenants Leased

Rick Dana and Gisela Vergara, Douglas Elliman leased 8,000 SF at 648 Broadway
Supreme leased 8,000 SF at 190 Bowery
Fran?ois Payard leased 8,000 SF at 116 West Houston St
Shaw Industries leased 7,963 SF at 853 Broadway
Soko Glam leased 7,772 SF at 1261 Broadway
WeWork leased 7,460 SF at 902 Broadway
Amazon leased 7,354 SF at 72 Spring Street
Broome Street Hospitality leased 7,203 SF at 285 West Broadway
Champion leased 7,121 SF at 434 Broadway
Five Points Academy leased 7,100 SF at 148 Lafayette St

Tenants
Nearby Tenants

Office Tenants Rented / Leased 540 Broadway

Paradoxal leased 5,500 SF
WeWork leased 10,800 SF
Superganyc leased 0 SF
Exercise Fitness leased 0 SF

Nearby Office Tenants Leased

Arbor Education & Training leased 56,587 SF at 65 Broadway
Away leased 56,500 SF at 82 Mercer Street
Actors' Equity Association leased 55,389 SF at 1560 Broadway
American Management As… leased 54,303 SF at 1601 Broadway
The Kings College leased 52,542 SF at 50 Broadway
Estee Lauder Cosmetics leased 51,174 SF at 575 Broadway
Hard Rock Cafe leased 51,009 SF at 1501 Broadway
New York City Departmen… leased 51,000 SF at 42 Broadway
Knotel leased 49,000 SF at 530 Broadway
Cozen O'Connor leased 48,000 SF at 45 Broadway

Nearby Retail Tenants Leased

Rick Dana and Gisela Vergara, Douglas Elliman leased 8,000 SF at 648 Broadway
Supreme leased 8,000 SF at 190 Bowery
Fran?ois Payard leased 8,000 SF at 116 West Houston St
Shaw Industries leased 7,963 SF at 853 Broadway
Soko Glam leased 7,772 SF at 1261 Broadway
WeWork leased 7,460 SF at 902 Broadway
Amazon leased 7,354 SF at 72 Spring Street
Broome Street Hospitality leased 7,203 SF at 285 West Broadway
Champion leased 7,121 SF at 434 Broadway
Five Points Academy leased 7,100 SF at 148 Lafayette St

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