| Bulding Address: | 601 W 26th St, New York NY 10001 |
| Building Name: | Starrett-Lehigh Building |
| Building Alternate address: | 601 W 26th St |
| Zip Code: | 10001 |
| Neighborhood: | Chelsea |
| Borough: | Manhattan |
| Stories: | 20 |
| Year Built: | 1930 |
| Building Class: | B |
| Block & lot: | 00672-0001 |
The Starrett–Lehigh Building, located at 601 West 26th Street in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, is a 19-story building that occupies the full block between Eleventh Avenue, 26th Street, Twelfth Avenue, and 27th Street.
Construction began in 1930 and was completed in 1931 by the Starrett Corporation and the Lehigh Valley Railroad as a joint venture to create a freight terminal and warehouse. The building was designed by the architectural firm Cory & Cory in the International Style and features a striking facade with red brick and extensive glass windows.
Originally used as a freight distribution terminal with the slogan "every floor a first floor" due to its drive-in capability, it was later reimagined in the late 1990s as a hub for creative industries. In 1986, it was designated as a New York City landmark.
The building underwent significant renovations in the late 1990s, transforming it into a modern office space catering to media, tech, and artistic firms. It is now home to prominent tenants like Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger.
601 West 26th Street, Manhattan, NYC
Starrett-Lehigh Building
601 West 26th Street is a landmark 19-story building occupying the full block between Eleventh Avenue, 26th Street, Twelfth Avenue, and 27th Street in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City.
General Information
- Building Name: Starrett-Lehigh Building
- Address: 601 West 26th Street, New York, NY 10001
- Neighborhood: Chelsea, Manhattan
- Year Built: 1931
- Architects: Russell G. Cory, Walter M. Cory, Yasuo Matsui
- Style: International Style / Art Deco
- Floor Count: 19
- Building Height: 296 feet (90 m)
- Total Floor Area: Approximately 2,300,000 square feet
- Building Class: Class B office with commercial space
Architectural Features and Design
The building features large industrial-style loft offices with expansive windows, 13-foot ceilings, and open floor plans designed to accommodate a variety of business needs. The facade includes large multi-paned sash windows that stretch horizontally across most elevations, with custom windows designed to allow expansion and contraction due to floor slab movements. The mechanical utilities are centrally located in a steel core, highlighting its original design as a freight terminal and warehouse.
Building Amenities
- Extensive renovation and modernization including new elevators, HVAC, electrical wiring, and roof
- Multi-use outdoor terrace with cabanas, fire pit, and reflection garden
- 75,000 square feet of amenities including a private fitness center, wellness programs, and indoor culinary collective
- 40,000 square feet amenity center with conferencing spaces, boardrooms, podcast studios, and event spaces
- Bike room with dedicated entrance
- On-site parking and proximity to multiple Citibike stations and parking garages
- High-end shuttle service to major transit hubs
Location & Access
Located in Midtown South Chelsea, the building offers easy access to the Westside Highway and multiple subway lines (A, C, E). Its central location supports convenient commuting and connectivity.
Historical and Market Information
- Constructed 1930-1931 by Starrett Corporation and Lehigh Valley Railroad
- Originally a freight terminal, now a creative and business hub
- Recent substantial capital improvements totaling over $150 million
- Current estimated market value over $515 million
The Starrett-Lehigh Building at 601 W 26th St, Manhattan, NYC, offers a wide range of amenities that enhance the work and leisure experience for its tenants. These include:
- State-of-the-Art Fitness Center: Equipped with Peloton bikes, cardio equipment, TRX stations, turf, yoga room, spin studio, and shower facilities.
- Restaurants and Dining Options: Features the Olly Olly food market with multiple kiosks, a bar, and a speakeasy, as well as a James Beard-nominated restaurant.
- Roof Terraces and Event Spaces: Includes a multi-use rooftop with cabanas, a fire pit, and a reflection garden. The Level Ten event space provides a multi-level terrace, content creator studios, and a conferencing center.
- Wellness and Recreation Amenities: Offers a library, a work lounge, and various social spaces for collaboration and relaxation.
- Transportation Facilities: High-end shuttle service, on-site parking, multiple CitiBike stations, and proximity to several major transportation hubs.
- Johnson & Johnson Design
- Under Armour Corporate Office
- Shinsegae NY Office
- Wheels Up
- Lectra Innovation Center
- Ralph Lauren
- Tommy Hilfiger
Internet Providers at 601 W 26th St, Manhattan, NYC
- Zayo
- Lumen
- Crown Castle Fiber
- GTT Communications
- Epsilon Telecommunications Limited
- Verizon
- Lightpath
- Astound Broadband
- Windstream Wholesale
- Comcast
Transportation to 601 W 26th St, Manhattan, NYC:
Buses: M42, 34TH ST, 42ND ST, 50TH ST, 57TH ST, DOWNTOWN LOCAL. Nearest bus stops include Midtown / W 39th Street, 12 Av/W 40 St, and W 42 St/12 Av.
Trains: Babylon Branch, Harlem, Hudson, PATH, Port Washington Branch. The Starrett-Lehigh Building also offers a high-end shuttle service to major transit hubs like Port Authority and Penn Station.
Subways: The nearest subway stations are 34 St-Hudson Yards and 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, accessible via lines A, C, E, and 7.
Ferry: The Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 ferry stop is nearby.
Cross Streets: Located at the intersection of West 26th and 27th Streets.
