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Rent Office 9 East 38th Street

$ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Negotiable
6,900
Negotiable
Negotiable
7,400
Negotiable

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 $ 1366 $ 775
Interior office/person $ 1350 $ 866 $ 525
Team Rooms $ 10100 $ 8116 $ 5025
Suites $ 20100 $ 12116 $ 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 $ 81
12,100
$ 81,675
Fifth Ave & East 40th Street $ 85
11,200
$ 79,333
Third Ave & East 40th Street $ 60
27,700
$ 138,500
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 $ 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 9 East 38th Street. This trend is projected to continue. Opportunities for subleases remain available at 9 East 38th Street and in the nearby Grand Central neighborhood.
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9 East 38th Street Property Overview

Building Address: 9 E 38th St, New York NY 10016
Building Alternate Address: 9 E 38th St
Zip Code:10016
Neighborhood:Grand Central
Borough:Manhattan
Stories:12
Year Built:1924
Building Class:B
Block & lot:00868-0012

9 East 38th Street is a historic 12-story commercial office building located in the heart of Manhattan's Midtown, specifically in the Murray Hill neighborhood. Built in 1924, the building stands on a 4,630 square foot lot and offers a gross building area of approximately 63,659 square feet, although some sources list it as 59,191 square feet or 62,000 square feet.

The property has undergone significant capital improvements, enhancing its appeal with modern amenities such as a new lobby, storefront, façade, and elevators. Recent renovations include high-end tenant finishes with exposed ceilings, hardwood floors, open layouts, and new HVAC and bathroom installations.

Historically, the area surrounding 9 East 38th Street has been part of the transformation of Murray Hill from a rural to an urban enclave. Despite its modern function as an office building, it reflects the architectural heritage of the early 20th century, blending with the neighborhood's evolving landscape.

9 E 38th St, Manhattan, NYC

This is a 12-story commercial building located in Midtown South, Manhattan. It was built in 1924 and has 11 units. The building is situated near major transportation hubs like Grand Central and Bryant Park, providing excellent connectivity throughout Manhattan.

The property has recently undergone significant capital improvements, including a new lobby, storefront, façade, and elevators. It features high-end tenant build-outs with exposed ceilings, hardwood floors, open layouts, and modern HVAC and bathroom facilities.


Building Amenities at 9 East 38th Street, Manhattan, NYC

  • 12-story commercial office building
  • Built in 1924
  • Building Class: B
  • Gross building area: approximately 59,191 sq ft
  • Partially vacant floors allowing immediate occupancy
  • Stable in-place cash flow from existing office tenants
  • Recent substantial capital improvements enhancing building quality
  • Midtown Central Business District location with high-profile commercial surroundings
  • Unparalleled access to Manhattan transportation hubs including Grand Central Station and 34th St.-Herald Square
  • High-speed internet providers available:
    • Verizon New York - Fiber, up to 1 Gbps download
    • Level 3 Communications - Fiber, up to 10 Gbps download/upload
    • Cablevision/Lightpath - Fiber, up to 10 Gbps download/upload

  • HSBC
  • Maxwell-Kates, Inc.

At 9 E 38th St, Manhattan, NYC, the available internet providers include:

  • Spectrum: Offers cable and fiber services with speeds up to 1 Gbps.
  • Verizon New York: Provides fiber-optic internet with maximum download speeds of 1 Gb/s and maximum upload speeds of 25 Mb/s.
  • Level 3 Communications: Offers fiber-optic internet with maximum download and upload speeds of 10 Gb/s.
  • Cablevision/Lightpath: Provides fiber-optic internet with maximum download and upload speeds of 10 Gb/s.


Transportation to 9 E 38th St, Manhattan, NYC

Nearest Cross Streets: Between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue

Public Transportation Options:

  • Bus: BM2, BXM4, M34-SBS, M42, M5, Q32, QM18, QM24, M3, M4, QM21
  • Train: Harlem, Hempstead Branch, PATH, Danbury, Hudson
  • Subway: 7, B, D, F, M, R, FX, 7X, S, 4, 5, 6, 6X

Nearest Bus Stops: Madison Av/E 38 St, 5th Ave & W 39th St

Nearest Subway Stations: Grand Central-42 St, 34th St-Herald Square


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