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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
E 42nd St & Lexington Avenue $ 40
55,700
$ 183,345
5th Ave & East 44th Street $ 70
9,600
$ 55,600
Park Ave & East 45th Street $ 100
9,700
$ 80,429
Third Ave & East 39th Street $ 35
49,100
$ 143,208
Lexington Ave & East 43rd Street $ 54
12,900
$ 58,587
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
5th Ave & East 44th Street $ 70
7,000
$ 40,541
E 42nd St & Lexington Avenue $ 49
4,800
$ 19,600
Park Ave & East 39th Street $ 99
4,200
$ 34,650
Fifth Ave & East 44th Street $ 50
3,300
$ 13,750
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Fifth Ave & East 45th Street $ 50
2,100
$ 8,750
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Lexington Ave & East 41st Street $ 25
7,300
$ 15,056
Fifth Ave & East 45th Street $ 40
10,300
$ 34,333
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Madison Ave & East 40th Street $ 59
4,200
$ 20,562
Lexington Ave & East 41st Street $ 26
5,600
$ 12,250
E 42nd St & Park Avenue $ 42
5,100
$ 17,850
E 42nd St & Lexington Avenue $ 51
4,800
$ 20,400
Fifth Ave & East 44th Street $ 52
3,300
$ 14,162
E 41st St & Fifth Avenue $ 47
2,700
$ 10,575
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Fifth Ave & East 45th Street $ 52
2,100
$ 9,012
Lexington Ave & East 40th Street $ 41
2,100
$ 7,175
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 $ 2100 $ 2251 $ 775
Interior office/person $ 1350 $ 1751 $ 525
Team Rooms $ 10100 $ 9001 $ 5025
Suites $ 20100 $ 13001 $ 7025

Nearby office Spaces for Rent

Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
E 40th St & Fifth Avenue $ 70
8,100
$ 47,250
Park Ave & East 41st Avenue $ 175
12,200
$ 177,916
Third Ave & East 46th Street $ 80
12,100
$ 81,170
Fifth Ave & East 40th Street $ 85
11,200
$ 79,333
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
E 40th St & Fifth Avenue $ 70
6,400
$ 37,333
Third Ave & East 46th Street $ 62
4,100
$ 21,183
Vanderbilt Ave & East 44th Street $ 49
5,300
$ 21,641
Third Ave & East 39th Street $ 70
4,700
$ 27,416
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Lexington Ave & East 41st Street $ 57
1,500
$ 7,125
E 44th St & East 44th Street $ 82
2,300
$ 15,716
E 45th St & Lexington Avenue $ 75
2,400
$ 15,000
Lexington Ave & East 42nd Street $ 61
1,500
$ 7,625
Third Ave & East 41st Street $ 55
1,700
$ 7,791
Park Ave & East 41st Street $ 85
2,300
$ 16,291
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Madison Ave & East 40th Street $ 65
14,600
$ 79,083
Vanderbilt Ave & East 44th Street $ 80
8,100
$ 54,337
E 42nd St & Park Avenue $ 59
9,700
$ 47,691
Fifth Ave & East 42nd Street $ 58
7,400
$ 35,766
E 44th St & Third Avenue $ 58
8,400
$ 40,600
Fifth Ave & East 45th Street $ 68
7,900
$ 44,766
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Madison Ave & East 41st Avenue $ 58
5,700
$ 27,312
Madison Ave & East 40th Street $ 76
3,600
$ 22,950
Vanderbilt Ave & East 44th Street $ 52
4,000
$ 17,166
Second Ave & East 43rd Street $ 56
4,800
$ 22,400
Madison Ave & East 39th Street $ 52
2,700
$ 11,587
Lexington Ave & East 41st Street $ 62
3,700
$ 18,962
E 42nd St & Park Avenue $ 66
6,700
$ 36,850
Fifth Ave & East 42nd Street $ 60
3,800
$ 19,000
E 44th St & Third Avenue $ 48
4,500
$ 18,000
Madison Ave & East 40th Street $ 76
3,900
$ 24,700
Fifth Ave & East 45th Street $ 84
6,800
$ 47,600
E 45th St & Fifth Avenue $ 55
3,800
$ 17,416
Madison Ave & East 40th Street $ 56
6,900
$ 32,200
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Madison Ave & East 40th Street $ 67
1,700
$ 9,491
Second Ave & East 43rd Street $ 59
2,300
$ 11,308
Madison Ave & East 39th Street $ 52
1,900
$ 8,233
Fifth Ave & East 42nd Street $ 60
1,600
$ 8,000
Madison Ave & East 41st Avenue $ 55
2,000
$ 9,166
E 42nd St & Madison Avenue $ 69
2,100
$ 12,075
E 42nd St & Lexington Avenue $ 61
2,200
$ 11,183
E 44th St & Fifth Avenue $ 55
2,200
$ 10,083
Lexington Ave & East 44th Street $ 55
1,500
$ 6,875
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Fifth Ave & East 39th Street $ 52
7,300
$ 31,633
E 39th St & Fifth Avenue $ 39
7,900
$ 25,675
Fifth Ave & Between East 42nd Street $ 84
9,200
$ 64,016
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
E 40th St & Lexington Avenue $ 50
3,000
$ 12,500
Fifth Ave & Between East 42nd Street $ 85
6,000
$ 42,500
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
E 40th St & Lexington Avenue $ 50
1,600
$ 6,733

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Tenant Broker’s Perspective: Return-to-office mandates are driving up rental prices at 815 Second Avenue. This trend is projected to continue. Opportunities for subleases remain available at 815 Second Avenue and in the nearby Grand Central neighborhood.
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815 Second Avenue Property Overview

Building Address: 815 Second Ave, New York NY 10017
Building Alternate Address: 815 2nd Ave
Zip Code:10017
Neighborhood:Grand Central
Borough:Manhattan
Stories:11
Year Built:1963
Building Class:B
Block & lot:01317-0021

The building at 815 Second Avenue in Manhattan, New York City, commonly known as the Episcopal Church Center or the "Church Center," was constructed in 1963. It serves as the headquarters for The Episcopal Church in the United States. Designed by architect Frederick J. Woodbridge, who had previously worked with McKim, Mead and White and participated in New York City's early Landmarks Preservation Commission, the building is an eleven-story office tower located in the Turtle Bay neighborhood near the United Nations.

Architecturally, the structure is modest in appearance, featuring uniform windows and masonry bands. Notable design elements include stained glass windows integrated into the street-level facade, which houses the Chapel of Christ the Lord, also designed by Woodbridge. Additionally, the entrance is distinguished by gold-colored mosaic tiles lining the underside of vaulted arches, adding a distinctive richness to the entryway.

Historically, 815 Second Avenue has been the central hub for the Episcopal Church's administration, including offices of the Presiding Bishop and the General Convention, alongside a church bookshop and chapel. Over time, due to membership declines and financial constraints, the building's use has shifted with parts being leased to external tenants and reductions in on-site church functions.

Despite its significance to the Episcopal Church, the building's atmosphere has been described as somewhat inaccessible, lacking public welcoming features such as a visitor center or informational materials, reflecting broader organizational changes within the church.

Episcopal Church Center

Primary Address: 815 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10017

Secondary Address: 803-815 2nd Avenue

Neighborhood: Turtle Bay, Manhattan

Zip Code: 10017

Building Details:

  • Building Type: Office Only (7-19 Stories, O3)
  • Stories: 11
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Year Last Altered: 2004
  • Building Size: 137,784 sq ft
  • Lot Size: 10,534 sq ft

Property Tax Information (2024-2025):

  • Property Tax: $479,695
  • Estimated Property Tax: $2,353,261
  • Assessed Value: $23,219,550
  • Tax Assessor’s Market Value: $51,599,000

Transportation:

  • Closest Subway Station: 3rd Ave & 42nd St (Lines: G, S, 4, 5, 6, 7), 0.17 miles away
  • Bus Route: M42 (E 42 ST/2 Av), 0.066 miles away

Building Amenities at 815 Second Ave, Manhattan, NYC

Located in Midtown East near Grand Central, 815 Second Avenue is an 11-story Class B office building constructed in 1963, offering a variety of amenities suitable for businesses and professionals.

Key Amenities

  • Retail space on the ground floor providing convenient access to shops and services
  • High foot traffic location near Grand Central Terminal, enhancing visibility and accessibility
  • Typical floor size of approximately 10,000 square feet, ideal for flexible office layouts
  • Internet service providers offering high-speed fiber connections with download speeds up to 10 Gb/s

Building Features

  • Office building featuring modern infrastructure designed to support diverse business needs
  • Located in the vibrant Midtown East neighborhood, close to major NYC landmarks and transportation hubs
  • Multiple subway and commuter rail options within walking distance

Tenant Square Footage
Lyceum Kennedy International School 21,950 SF
The Ad Council 24,368 SF
Haitian Mission To The UN 4,732 SF

Internet Providers at 815 Second Ave, Manhattan, NYC

  • Verizon New York (Fios): Fiber service with speeds up to 1 Gbps download and 25 Mbps upload.
  • Lightower: Fiber service offering up to 10 Gbps download and upload speeds.
  • Level 3 Communications: Fiber service with speeds reaching up to 10 Gbps symmetrical.
  • Cablevision/Lightpath: Fiber connections providing speeds up to 10 Gbps download and upload.

815 Second Avenue in Manhattan, NYC is located in the heart of the city with excellent transportation options. The nearest subway stations are the Grand Central-42 St, which offers lines 4, 5, 6, 7, and the S shuttle, approximately a 6 to 9-minute walk away. Additionally, the Grand Central Madison station is about a 9-minute walk. For those using buses, lines M103, M15-SBS, M42, and QM32 serve the area. The cross streets for this address are East 43rd Street and Second Avenue.


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