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Rent/Lease Office 8 W 38th St, New York, NY

Lease Office 8 W 38th St

$ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
$ 55
$ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
$ 60
$ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
$ 60

Rent Sublease Office at 8 W 38th St

$ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
Negotiable

Nearby Sublease office Spaces for Rent

Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
Broadway & West 36th Street $ 48
11,700
$ 46,800
Penn Plaza & West 33rd Street $ 41.5
29,000
$ 100,291
Bryant Park & Sixth Avenue $ 60
14,000
$ 70,000
Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
Broadway & West 36th Street $ 55.5
3,200
$ 14,800
Broadway & West 41st Street $ 56.5
4,700
$ 22,129
Fifth Ave & West 33rd Street $ 71
4,300
$ 25,441
Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
Broadway & West 41st Street $ 55
2,200
$ 10,083
Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
W 37th St & Sixth Avenue $ 33.5
11,400
$ 31,825
W 37th St & Avenue of the Americas $ 34.5
10,200
$ 29,325
Broadway & West 37th Street $ 42
11,100
$ 38,850
Seventh Ave & West 38th Street $ 38
7,700
$ 24,383
W 40th St & Seventh Avenue $ 38
15,100
$ 47,816
Eighth Ave & West 34th Street $ 54
8,900
$ 40,050
Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
Seventh Ave & West 38th Street $ 48.5
4,200
$ 16,975
W 37th St & Sixth Avenue $ 35
3,500
$ 10,208
W 40th St & Eighth Avenue $ 41.5
2,600
$ 8,991
Broadway & West 37th Street $ 41
6,100
$ 20,841
Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
Seventh Ave & West 38th Street $ 47
2,100
$ 8,225
Tenth Ave & West 37th Street $ 46.5
2,200
$ 8,525
Penn Plaza & Eighth Avenue $ 40
1,800
$ 6,000
Fifth Ave & East 35th Street $ 40
2,100
$ 7,000
W 36th St & Between Eighth Avenue $ 38
2,400
$ 7,600
Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
W 35th St & Seventh Avenue $ 33
7,500
$ 20,625
W 30th St & Fifth Avenue $ 30
7,100
$ 17,750
W 36th St & Eighth Avenue $ 33
7,800
$ 21,450
Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
Penn Plaza & West 30th Street $ 48
2,500
$ 10,000
W 38th St & Eighth Avenue $ 35
4,400
$ 12,833
W 35th St & Seventh Avenue $ 35.5
5,300
$ 15,679
W 36th St & Eighth Avenue $ 50.5
3,700
$ 15,570
W 37th St & Ninth Avenue $ 40
4,500
$ 15,000
W 36th St & Avenue of the Americas $ 45
3,400
$ 12,750
W 30th St & Fifth Avenue $ 33
5,000
$ 13,750
Broadway & West 32nd Street $ 46.28
3,500
$ 13,498
Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
Penn Plaza & West 30th Street $ 47
2,000
$ 7,833
W 36th St & Eighth Avenue $ 49
2,400
$ 9,800
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 / Yr SF Monthly Rent
Broadway & West 41st Street $ 70.5
13,200
$ 77,550
Fifth Ave & West 38th Street $ 56.5
17,600
$ 82,866
Broadway & West 39th Street $ 59
10,900
$ 53,591
1 Plz & West 33rd Street $ 105
19,100
$ 167,125
W 40th St & Avenue of the Americas $ 74.5
8,500
$ 52,770
Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
Broadway & West 37th Street $ 67.5
5,500
$ 30,937
Broadway & West 41st Street $ 65.5
6,800
$ 37,116
Broadway & West 36th Street $ 65.5
4,600
$ 25,108
2 & West 31st Street $ 140.5
5,300
$ 62,054
Fifth Ave & West 38th Street $ 61
3,800
$ 19,316
1 Plz & West 33rd Street $ 105
3,200
$ 28,000
W 40th St & Avenue of the Americas $ 73
2,900
$ 17,641
Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
Broadway & West 37th Street $ 67.5
2,300
$ 12,937
1 Plz & West 33rd Street $ 98
2,400
$ 19,600
Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
Eighth Ave & West 36th Street $ 40.5
7,500
$ 25,312
W 39th St & Eighth Avenue $ 40
7,700
$ 25,666
W 33rd St & Fifth Avenue $ 40.5
7,100
$ 23,962
Eighth Ave & West 35th Street $ 39
7,100
$ 23,075
Eighth Ave & W 35th Street $ 40
8,000
$ 26,666
W 37th St & Avenue of the Americas $ 46.5
8,600
$ 33,325
Tenth Ave & West 37th Street $ 49.5
7,900
$ 32,587
W 36th St & Sixth Avenue $ 46.5
9,600
$ 37,200
Broadway & West 38th Street $ 54
9,500
$ 42,750
Seventh Ave & West 37th Street $ 56
10,300
$ 48,066
Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
Seventh Ave & West 38th Street $ 52
3,100
$ 13,433
W 35th St & Avenue of the Americas $ 29
4,400
$ 10,633
Eighth Ave & West 36th Street $ 36
4,700
$ 14,100
Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
Eighth Ave & West 36th Street $ 42
2,200
$ 7,700
W 39th St & Ninth Avenue $ 39
1,800
$ 5,850
W 38th St & Fifth Avenue $ 35
2,200
$ 6,416
Eighth Ave & West 35th Street $ 35
1,700
$ 4,958
Tenth Ave & West 37th Street $ 44
2,200
$ 8,066
W 40th St & Eighth Avenue $ 47.5
1,900
$ 7,520
Broadway & West 38th Street $ 52
1,900
$ 8,233
7th Ave & Between Seventh Avenue $ 57
1,600
$ 7,600
Avenue of the Americas & West 39th Street $ 61
2,300
$ 11,691
Avenue of the Americas & West 31st Street $ 79
2,400
$ 15,800
Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
W 35th St & Seventh Avenue $ 40.5
8,800
$ 29,700
W 39th St & Eighth Avenue $ 36
9,200
$ 27,600
Eighth Ave & West 36th Street $ 42
16,000
$ 56,000
W 35th St & Seventh Avenue $ 35
7,600
$ 22,166
Eighth Ave & West 39th Street $ 41
11,400
$ 38,950
Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
W 35th St & Seventh Avenue $ 40
3,900
$ 13,000
W 35th St & Eighth Avenue $ 33.5
3,300
$ 9,212
Seventh Ave & West 30th Street $ 35
3,800
$ 11,083
W 38th St & Fifth Avenue $ 39
2,700
$ 8,775
Eighth Ave & West 36th Street $ 40.5
5,800
$ 19,575
Address $ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
W 35th St & Seventh Avenue $ 35.5
2,300
$ 6,804
W 38th St & Eighth Avenue $ 36.46
2,100
$ 6,380
W 39th St & Eighth Avenue $ 39.5
1,600
$ 5,266
Eighth Ave & West 36th Street $ 38
1,600
$ 5,066
W 32nd St & Ninth Avenue $ 50
1,800
$ 7,500
W 32nd St & Broadway $ 43
2,100
$ 7,525

Retail Spaces for Rent at 8 W 38th St

Rent Retail 8 W 38th St

$ / SF / Yr SF Monthly Rent
Negotiable

Rent Medical Space at 8 W 38th St

Office Tenants Rented / Leased 8 West 38th Street
  • R&R; Menswear leased 1,910 SF
  • Axis Promotions leased 11,200 SF
  • Midtown Medical Health C… leased 1,500 SF
  • Wca Technologies, Inc leased 500 SF
  • Oddo & Babat, P.C. leased 3,521 SF
  • Childrens Scholarship Fund leased 3,200 SF
  • New York Health & Wellne… leased 2,700 SF
  • Quick Usa Inc leased 2,350 SF
  • Spectacle Optometry, Pllc leased 500 SF
  • City Harvest leased 0 SF
Retail Tenants Rented / Leased 8 West 38th Street
  • Scott Galin and Darell Handler, Handler Real Estate leased 3,100 SF
  • Blaggards III Restaurant Corp. leased 2,700 SF
Nearby Office Tenants Leased
  • Lilker Associates Consulting Engineers leased 24,034 SF at 1001 Avenue of the Americas
  • 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
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
$ / SF SF Monthly Rent
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Tenant Broker’s Perspective: Return-to-office mandates are driving up rental prices at 8 West 38th Street. This trend is projected to continue. Opportunities for subleases remain available at 8 West 38th Street and in the nearby Penn Plaza/Garment neighborhood.
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8 West 38th Street, New York, NY Property Overview

Building Address: 8 W 38th St, New York NY 10018
Building Alternate Address: 8 W 38th St, New York, NY
Zip Code:10018
Neighborhood:Penn Plaza/Garment
Borough:Manhattan
Stories:12
Year Built:1913
Building Class:A
Block & lot:00839-0055

History of 8 West 38th Street, Manhattan, NYC

8 West 38th Street is a commercial office building located in the Garment District neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. Constructed in 1900, the building has a total of 12 stories and encompasses approximately 112,120 square feet of space. It occupies a lot of about 9,875 square feet.

Over the years, 8 West 38th Street has undergone several alterations, with the most recent significant updates dating back to 1986. The building serves primarily as office and commercial space, with modern amenities including a renovated lobby, enhanced security systems, and a conference floor operated by Jay Conference. Two outdoor rooftop terraces have also been activated for tenant use, enhancing the building's appeal.

Its location offers convenient access to major transit hubs such as Grand Central Terminal, Penn Station, and the Port Authority Bus Terminal, making it a strategic site for businesses in Midtown South. The building has a strong leasing history, with approximately 80% of its space leased as of 2024.

In mid-2024, the property was acquired for $35 million, reflecting its valuable position and the ongoing demand for office space in Manhattan’s commercial core. The assessed market value of the property was approximately $26.8 million as of 2024, with estimated property taxes of about $1.27 million.

8 W 38th St, New York, NY 10018 is located in the Garment District of Manhattan. This property is a 12-story office building that was originally built in 1900 and last renovated in 1986. More recently, major capital improvements have been made, including the activation of rooftop terraces for tenant use.

The building features a beautiful Art Deco lobby and is equipped with modern amenities like 24-hour access, a security system, and proximity to major transportation hubs such as Grand Central, Penn Station, and Port Authority.


Building Amenities at 8 W 38th St, Manhattan, NYC

  • 24 Hour Access
  • Bus Line Access
  • Metro/Subway Accessibility
  • Security System
  • Energy Star Labeled Building
  • Attended Lobby
  • Turnstile Entry
  • Beautiful Art Deco Lobby
  • Exposed Ceilings
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Natural Light in Office Spaces
  • Fully Built-Out Office/Medical Spaces
  • Conference Rooms Available
  • Rooftop Patios/Terraces for Tenant Use (Two rooftop outdoor terraces under construction/activation)
  • Direct Elevator Access to Suites

8 W 38th St in Manhattan, NYC, hosts a diverse array of office tenants. Notable tenants include:

  • The Community Builders
  • Longtail Ad Solutions
  • Trumaker - New York Custom
  • Apple Ophthalmology
  • Blaggards Pub
  • Children's Scholarship Fund
  • J. Press Inc.
  • Jay Suites
  • New York Health & Wellness FRS
  • Oddo & Babat, P.C.

The property is owned by Jay Properties, which has acquired the building to expand its portfolio of flexible office spaces and meeting venues in New York City.


Internet Providers at 8 W 38th St, Manhattan, NYC

8 West 38 Street is a 12-floor commercial building located in Midtown Manhattan, NYC. Gigabit fiber-optic business Internet service options may be available through the following provider:

  • Stealth Networks
    Offers underground fiber-optic network services near the building.
    Available plans include Shared and Dedicated fiber options with speeds ranging from 100 Mbps up to 10 Gbps and higher.
    Example plans:
    - Shared 1 Gbps ($250/month)
    - Dedicated 1 Gbps ($850/month)
    - Dedicated 10 Gbps ($7,500/month)
    Installation lead time: approximately 30-60 calendar days.
    Contact required to confirm availability and schedule a building survey.

Additionally, major Manhattan-wide internet providers commonly available in Midtown neighborhoods include:

  • Verizon Fios: Fiber service with speeds starting at 300 Mbps up to 2 Gbps.
  • Spectrum: Cable and fiber plans with speeds up to 1 Gbps, widely available throughout Manhattan.
  • Astound Broadband Powered by RCN: Cable and fiber internet with plans up to 1.5 Gbps, known for competitive pricing.

8 W 38th St in Manhattan, NYC, is located in the Garment District, offering excellent transportation options.

Public Transportation:

  • Subway: Nearby subway lines include the A, C, E, and 7 trains. The closest subway stations are 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal and 34 St-Penn Station.
  • Bus: Major bus lines include the M20, M34A-SBS, and Q32. The Port Authority Bus Terminal is a short walk away.
  • Train: PATH trains and other regional lines are accessible nearby.

Cross Streets:

  • 8th Avenue intersects W 38th Street.
  • 7th Avenue is close by, offering additional subway access.
Office Tenants Rented / Leased 8 West 38th Street
  • R&R; Menswear leased 1,910 SF
  • Axis Promotions leased 11,200 SF
  • Midtown Medical Health C… leased 1,500 SF
  • Wca Technologies, Inc leased 500 SF
  • Oddo & Babat, P.C. leased 3,521 SF
  • Childrens Scholarship Fund leased 3,200 SF
  • New York Health & Wellne… leased 2,700 SF
  • Quick Usa Inc leased 2,350 SF
  • Spectacle Optometry, Pllc leased 500 SF
  • City Harvest leased 0 SF
Retail Tenants Rented / Leased 8 West 38th Street
  • Scott Galin and Darell Handler, Handler Real Estate leased 3,100 SF
  • Blaggards III Restaurant Corp. leased 2,700 SF
Nearby Office Tenants Leased
  • Lilker Associates Consulting Engineers leased 24,034 SF at 1001 Avenue of the Americas
  • 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
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 8 West 38th Street

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