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$ / SF SF Monthly Rent
$ 73
16,200
$ 98,550
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$ / SF SF Monthly Rent
$ 73
2,700
$ 16,425
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Rent Sublease Office at 655 Third Ave

$ / SF SF Monthly Rent
$ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Negotiable
6,700
Negotiable
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Nearby Sublease office Spaces for Rent

Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Fifth Ave & East 44th Street $ 65
13,500
$ 73,125
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Park Ave & East 39th Street $ 99
4,200
$ 34,650
Fifth Ave & East 44th Street $ 50
3,300
$ 13,750
E 42nd St & Lexington Avenue $ 49
4,800
$ 19,600
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Fifth Ave & East 45th Street $ 50
2,100
$ 8,750
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
E 42nd St & Park Avenue $ 42
5,100
$ 17,850
Fifth Ave & East 44th Street $ 52
3,300
$ 14,162
E 42nd St & Lexington Avenue $ 50
4,800
$ 20,000
Lexington Ave & East 41st Street $ 25
5,600
$ 11,783
Madison Ave & East 40th Street $ 57
4,200
$ 20,037
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Fifth Ave & East 45th Street $ 52
2,100
$ 9,012
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Type of Space Class A/month Class B/month Class C/month
Windowed office/person $ 2275 $ 1300 $ 775
Interior office/person $ 1525 $ 800 $ 525
Team Rooms $ 10275 $ 8050 $ 5025
Suites $ 20275 $ 12050 $ 7025

Nearby office Spaces for Rent

Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Vanderbilt Ave & East 43rd Street $ 125
15,800
$ 164,583
Fifth Ave & East 46th Street $ 69
11,400
$ 65,550
Park Ave & East 41st Avenue $ 175
12,200
$ 177,916
Lexington Ave & East 42nd Street $ 69
7,400
$ 42,550
Third Ave & East 40th Street $ 60
27,700
$ 138,500
Park Ave & East 39th Street $ 105
12,400
$ 108,500
E 42nd St & Lexington Avenue $ 69
28,500
$ 163,875
Fifth Ave & East 40th Street $ 85
11,200
$ 79,333
Madison Ave & East 45th Street $ 85
14,200
$ 100,583
E 42nd St & Madison Avenue $ 84
12,700
$ 88,900
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Park Ave & East 40th Street $ 98
3,200
$ 26,133
E 45th St & Lexington Avenue $ 81
4,300
$ 29,025
Lexington Ave & East 42nd Street $ 67
4,000
$ 22,333
Third Ave & East 42nd Street $ 70
5,500
$ 32,083
E 42nd St & Lexington Avenue $ 58
4,100
$ 19,816
Vanderbilt Ave & East 44th Street $ 49
5,300
$ 21,641
Third Ave & East 41st Street $ 55
5,100
$ 23,375
Third Ave & Between East 44th Street $ 65
4,800
$ 26,000
Third Ave & East 46th Street $ 62
4,100
$ 21,183
Third Ave & East 39th Street $ 70
4,700
$ 27,416
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
E 45th St & Lexington Avenue $ 75
2,400
$ 15,000
Lexington Ave & East 42nd Street $ 61
1,500
$ 7,625
Park Ave & East 41st Street $ 85
2,300
$ 16,291
E 44th St & East 44th Street $ 82
2,300
$ 15,716
Lexington Ave & East 41st Street $ 57
1,500
$ 7,125
Third Ave & East 41st Street $ 55
1,700
$ 7,791
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Fifth Ave & East 42nd Street $ 58
7,400
$ 35,766
E 42nd St & Park Avenue $ 59
9,700
$ 47,691
E 42nd St & Lexington Avenue $ 64
8,400
$ 45,150
Madison Ave & East 40th Street $ 66
14,600
$ 79,691
Vanderbilt Ave & East 44th Street $ 81
8,100
$ 54,675
Fifth Ave & East 45th Street $ 68
7,900
$ 44,766
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
E 45th St & Third Avenue $ 48
5,000
$ 20,000
Madison Ave & East 40th Street $ 56
6,900
$ 32,200
E 44th St & Third Avenue $ 48
4,500
$ 18,000
E 41st St & Fifth Avenue $ 50
4,000
$ 16,666
E 42nd St & Park Avenue $ 66
6,700
$ 36,850
Madison Ave & East 40th Street $ 76
3,600
$ 22,650
Madison Ave & East 41st Avenue $ 56
5,700
$ 26,837
Madison Ave & East 41st Avenue $ 62
2,600
$ 13,325
Lexington Ave & East 41st Street $ 60
3,700
$ 18,654
Vanderbilt Ave & East 44th Street $ 50
4,000
$ 16,833
Fifth Ave & East 45th Street $ 84
6,800
$ 47,600
Third Ave & Between East 44th Street $ 66
4,800
$ 26,600
E 42nd St & Lexington Avenue $ 56
3,300
$ 15,262
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
E 46th St & Fifth Avenue $ 132
2,000
$ 22,000
Madison Ave & East 41st Avenue $ 55
2,000
$ 9,166
Lexington Ave & East 40th Street $ 43
2,100
$ 7,525
Fifth Ave & East 42nd Street $ 60
1,600
$ 8,000
Lexington Ave & East 44th Street $ 55
1,500
$ 6,875
E 42nd St & Lexington Avenue $ 60
2,200
$ 10,908
E 42nd St & Madison Avenue $ 70
2,100
$ 12,250
Second Ave & East 43rd Street $ 58
2,300
$ 11,020
Madison Ave & East 39th Street $ 50
1,900
$ 7,995
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Fifth Ave & Between East 42nd Street $ 84
9,200
$ 64,016
Fifth Ave & East 39th Street $ 52
7,300
$ 31,633
E 39th St & Fifth Avenue $ 39
7,900
$ 25,675
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Fifth Ave & Between East 42nd Street $ 84
6,000
$ 42,000
E 40th St & Lexington Avenue $ 49
3,000
$ 12,250
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
E 40th St & Lexington Avenue $ 49
1,600
$ 6,533

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Tenant Broker’s Perspective: Return-to-office mandates are driving up rental prices at 655 Third Avenue. This trend is projected to continue. Opportunities for subleases remain available at 655 Third Avenue and in the nearby Grand Central neighborhood.
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655 Third Avenue Property Overview

Building Address: 655 Third Ave, New York NY 10017
Building Alternate Address: 655 3rd Ave
Zip Code:10017
Neighborhood:Grand Central
Borough:Manhattan
Stories:30
Year Built:1958
Building Class:A
Block & lot:01315-0001

655 Third Avenue, located in Manhattan, NYC, was completed in 1958 as the first project built from the ground up by the Durst family. It was developed under the supervision of Seymour Durst, with his brother Roy managing the property and David handling construction and design, all overseen by their father Joseph Durst.

The building is notable for being the first in New York City to feature a freestanding abstract sculpture on its sidewalk, titled *Windward* by Jan Peter Stern. Over the years, it has undergone renovations, including cosmetic updates in 2010 and 2013.

655 Third Avenue is a 30-story office tower with 13,740-square-foot floor plates and eight passenger elevators. It also includes 11,705 square feet of retail space. The building received LEED Gold certification in 2019 under LEED v4 Existing Buildings: Operations + Maintenance, reflecting its commitment to sustainability with features like green roofs and double-glazed windows.

Strategically located near Grand Central Terminal, the building offers easy access to Midtown Manhattan and other parts of the city. It has become a hub for various businesses, contributing to the vibrant commercial landscape of Manhattan.

655 Third Avenue, located in the Murray Hill neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, is also known as the Lorillard Building. The building was constructed in 1958 and features 28 stories with a total area of approximately 425,000 square feet. It is situated near East 41st Street and is renowned for its prime business location, being a short walk from Grand Central Station. The property is classified as a Class A office building and holds a LEED Gold certification.


655 Third Avenue offers several notable amenities:

  • Prime Location: Situated on the corner of Third Avenue and East 42nd Street, providing easy access to the Grand Central Corridor and all of Midtown Manhattan.
  • LEED Gold Certification: Awarded under LEED v4 Existing Buildings: Operations + Maintenance, reflecting a commitment to green building practices.
  • Sustainable Features: Includes EPA Water Sense-labeled new plumbing fixtures and green-e certified RECs to offset 100% of the building's electricity use.
  • Green Roofs: Features 4,775 square feet of green roofs.
  • Renovated Lobby: Enhanced with turnstile security for added safety.
  • Energy-Efficient Windows: Double-glazed windows reduce heat gain and deflect glare.
  • Organics Waste Collection: Participates in The Durst Organization's program for composting.

Major office tenants at 655 Third Avenue in Manhattan include:

  • Empire State Development
  • Abacus Group
  • Big East Conference
  • Nippon Life Insurance

Empire State Development recently signed a 20-year lease for 117,181 square feet.


Internet providers available at 655 Third Avenue, Manhattan, NYC include:

  • Cogent
  • Crown Castle
  • Astound Broadband Powered by RCN
  • Spectrum

655 Third Avenue in Manhattan, NYC, offers convenient access to various transportation options. The nearest subway stations include the 51st Street and Lexington Avenue – 53rd Street stations, which are served by the E, M, 4, 6, 6X trains. For bus travel, the M101, M103, M15-SBS lines are nearby.

Cross streets for 655 Third Avenue include East 41st Street and East 42nd Street. This location is also close to major transportation hubs like Grand Central Terminal.


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