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Rent Office 820 Second Avenue

$ / SF SF Monthly Rent
$ 57
4,000
$ 19,000

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
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
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Madison Ave & East 40th Street $ 58
4,200
$ 20,212
Lexington Ave & East 41st Street $ 26
5,600
$ 12,016
E 42nd St & Park Avenue $ 42
5,100
$ 17,850
E 42nd St & Lexington Avenue $ 50
4,800
$ 20,200
Fifth Ave & East 44th Street $ 52
3,300
$ 14,162
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 $ 2100 $ 1379 $ 775
Interior office/person $ 1350 $ 879 $ 525
Team Rooms $ 10100 $ 8129 $ 5025
Suites $ 20100 $ 12129 $ 7025

Nearby office Spaces for Rent

Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Second Ave & East 42nd Street $ 42
8,300
$ 29,050
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Second Ave & East 42nd Street $ 42
3,000
$ 10,375
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Second Ave & East 42nd Street $ 42
2,000
$ 6,916
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Madison Ave & East 40th Street $ 66
14,600
$ 79,691
Vanderbilt Ave & East 44th Street $ 79
8,100
$ 53,325
E 42nd St & Park Avenue $ 59
9,700
$ 47,691
Fifth Ave & East 42nd Street $ 58
7,400
$ 35,766
Fifth Ave & East 45th Street $ 68
7,900
$ 44,766
E 42nd St & Lexington Avenue $ 65
8,400
$ 45,500
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Madison Ave & East 41st Avenue $ 57
5,700
$ 27,075
Madison Ave & East 40th Street $ 76
3,600
$ 22,800
Vanderbilt Ave & East 44th Street $ 51
4,000
$ 17,000
Madison Ave & East 39th Street $ 51
2,700
$ 11,475
Lexington Ave & East 41st Street $ 61
3,700
$ 18,808
E 42nd St & Park Avenue $ 66
6,700
$ 36,850
E 44th St & Third Avenue $ 48
4,500
$ 18,000
Madison Ave & East 40th Street $ 76
3,900
$ 24,537
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
Madison Ave & East 41st Avenue $ 62
2,600
$ 13,433
Third Ave & Between East 44th Street $ 67
4,800
$ 26,800
E 42nd St & Madison Avenue $ 70
4,900
$ 28,787
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Madison Ave & East 40th Street $ 66
1,700
$ 9,350
Second Ave & East 43rd Street $ 58
2,300
$ 11,116
Madison Ave & East 39th Street $ 51
1,900
$ 8,075
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 $ 70
2,100
$ 12,337
E 42nd St & Lexington Avenue $ 60
2,200
$ 11,000
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 $ 40
7,900
$ 26,004
Fifth Ave & Between East 42nd Street $ 84
9,200
$ 64,400
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
E 40th St & Lexington Avenue $ 50
3,000
$ 12,375
Fifth Ave & Between East 42nd Street $ 84
6,000
$ 42,250
Address $ / SF SF Monthly Rent
E 40th St & Lexington Avenue $ 50
1,600
$ 6,600
Tenant Broker’s Perspective: office buildings being demolished or converted to residential are driving up rental prices at 820 Second Avenue. This trend is projected to continue. Opportunities for subleases remain available at 820 Second Avenue and in the nearby U.N. Plaza neighborhood.
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820 Second Avenue Property Overview

Building Address: 820 Second Ave, New York NY 10017
Building Name: Diplomat Center Building
Building Alternate Address: 820 2nd Ave
Zip Code:10017
Neighborhood:U.N. Plaza
Borough:Manhattan
Stories:19
Year Built:1964
Building Class:B
Block & lot:01336-7502

The Diplomat Center, located at 820 2nd Avenue in Manhattan's Turtle Bay neighborhood, is a co-op building with a rich history. It was first constructed in 1962 and underwent renovations in 1988. The building stands 19 stories tall and features 31 units, with a total floor area of approximately 135,186 square feet.

The Diplomat Center is situated on a lot that is 100 feet wide and 100 feet long, with a total lot area of 9,134 square feet. The building's design and structure reflect the architectural style of its era, blending into the vibrant Turtle Bay community.

Residents of The Diplomat Center enjoy amenities such as a doorman service, laundry facilities, and elevator access. The building's location offers easy access to various city attractions and public transportation.

820 Second Avenue, Manhattan, NYC is also known as the Diplomat Center. It is a 19-story office building located in the Turtle Bay area of Midtown East, close to the United Nations headquarters. The building was completed in 1964 and features a mix of commercial office spaces, primarily housing foreign consulates and diplomatic missions. It offers convenient access to major transportation hubs like Grand Central Station.


Building Amenities:

  • Highly Secured Building
  • 24/7 Lobby Security / Full Time Doorman
  • 24/7 Building Access
  • On-site Management
  • Six Passenger Elevators
  • Air Conditioning
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Bus Line
  • Commuter Rail
  • Metro/Subway

Notable tenants at 820 Second Ave, Manhattan, NYC include:

  • William Schwitzer & Associates
  • Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka to the U.N.
  • Permanent Mission of Peru to the U.N.
  • Amreen’s Hallmark Shop
  • Spine and Sports Medicine of New York, PC
  • Health Harvest

Internet Providers at 820 Second Ave, Manhattan, NYC:

  • Verizon Fios - Known for high speeds up to 2 Gbps and reliable service.
  • Spectrum - Offers cable internet with speeds up to 1 Gbps and widespread coverage.
  • Astound Broadband Powered by RCN - Provides both cable and fiber services with competitive pricing.

Location: 820 Second Avenue, Manhattan, NYC

Nearest Subway Station: Grand Central-42 St (6-minute walk)

Nearest Train Stations: Grand Central and Grand Central Madison (6-minute walk)

Bus Stops: E 42 St/2 Av, E 42nd St and 2nd Ave, 2 Av/E 42 St (2-minute walk)

Bus Lines: M15-SBS, M42, QM32, QM40

Train Lines: HARLEM, PATH, PORT WASHINGTON BRANCH

Cross Streets: East 42nd Street and Second Avenue


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