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Chelsea Office Space Listings

Class Address SF Monthly Rent
Large Offices for Rent
C 23,000
$ Negotiable
C 16,500
$ Negotiable
A 15,000
$ 100,600
B 13,500
$ Negotiable
B 13,200
$ Negotiable
B 12,500
$ 48,800
B 12,000
$ 38,000
A 12,000
$ Negotiable
C 11,500
$ 51,600
A 10,200
$ Negotiable
C 7,200
$ 26,000
Medium Offices for Rent
A 6,800
$ Negotiable
C 6,800
$ Negotiable
B 6,400
$ Negotiable
B 6,000
$ Negotiable
B 5,500
$ 28,400
B 5,300
$ 26,200
C 5,200
$ Negotiable
C 4,100
$ 22,600
A 3,000
$ 11,800
C 2,600
$ 19,600
A 2,600
$ 21,800
Small Offices for Rent
B 2,400
$ Negotiable
B 2,400
$ Negotiable
C 2,300
$ Negotiable
C 2,200
$ Negotiable
A 1,700
$ Negotiable
C 1,700
$ 6,400
B 1,600
$ 7,600
B 1,600
$ 6,400
C 1,600
$ 6,200
Class Address SF Monthly Rent
Large Offices for Rent
A 48,200
$ Negotiable
A 28,700
$ Negotiable
B 23,800
$ Negotiable
B 18,300
$ 99,800
C 16,800
$ Negotiable
C 13,200
$ Negotiable
B 13,000
$ Negotiable
Medium Offices for Rent
A 7,000
$ Negotiable
B 6,900
$ Negotiable
B 5,900
$ Negotiable
C 5,800
$ Negotiable
C 5,700
$ Negotiable
B 5,000
$ 18,400
C 4,900
$ 15,600
B 4,300
$ 15,000
C 4,000
$ 10,800
Small Offices for Rent
C 2,400
$ Negotiable
B 2,300
$ Negotiable
C 2,100
$ Negotiable
B 2,000
$ Negotiable
C 1,800
$ 5,200
B 1,700
$ 5,200
B 1,600
$ 6,000
Class Address SF Monthly Rent
Large Offices for Rent
B
Broadway & West 38th Street
Penn Plaza/Garment · Floor 14 (full)
9,700
$ Negotiable
B
Broadway & West 38th Street
Penn Plaza/Garment · Floor 14 (full)
7,800
$ Negotiable
B
Eighth Ave & West 36th Street
Penn Plaza/Garment · Floor 10
7,100
$ 23,800
B
Hudson St & Charlton Street
Hudson Square · Floor 4
7,000
$ 35,800
Medium Offices for Rent
B
Park Ave S & East 18th Street
Gramercy Park · Floor 20
3,800
$ Negotiable
A
Park Ave S & East 17th Street
Gramercy Park · Floor 5
3,400
$ Negotiable
C
W 33rd Street & Fifth Avenue
Penn Plaza/Garment · Floor 4
2,700
$ 10,600
B
W 25th Street & Broadway
Chelsea · Floor 2 (full)
2,500
$ Negotiable
B
W 25th Street & Broadway
Chelsea · Floor 8 (full)
2,500
$ 13,400
Small Offices for Rent
B
W 33rd Street & Seventh Avenue
Penn Plaza/Garment · Floor 14
2,200
$ Negotiable
B 1,900
$ Negotiable
B 1,700
$ 6,600

Office Tenants Rented / Leased Chelsea

Chelsea Office Rent Average

Average asking rent, Class A buildings, 2019–2023 ($ per square foot per year)
Building Class Year $ / SF / Yr
A 2019 81.0
A 2020 80.0
A 2023 137.0
Average asking rent, Class B buildings, 2020–2023 ($ per square foot per year)
Building Class Year $ / SF / Yr
B 2020 59.0
B 2021 55.0
B 2022 62.0
B 2023 76.0

Why Optimal Spaces Tenant Broker

  • Lease negotiation: full terms, renewals, expansion options
  • Cost analysis, inventory identification, negotiating scope
  • Risk mitigation against hidden pitfalls

Cost Savings

  • Negotiate 30+ leasing points to prevent hidden costs
  • Save 10–15% on total leasing costs
  • Save 100–200 hours filtering unviable spaces
  • Property access via broker databases and networks (off-market, subleases, future availability)

Alone or With Other Brokers

  • Managing agents owe a fiduciary duty to landlords, seeking maximum price and terms rather than tenant savings.
  • Inherent conflict of interest as most brokers represent landlords
  • Risk of weaker terms and overlooked hidden costs
  • Heavy workload falls on you while best spaces are missed

About Chelsea

Geographic Boundaries

Chelsea is a Manhattan neighborhood bounded by 14th Street southward, the Hudson River and West Street westward, and Sixth Avenue eastward, with its northern boundary often defined near 34th Street. Adjacent areas include Hell’s Kitchen northwest, Hudson Yards north, the Garment District northeast, NoMad east, the Meatpacking District southwest, and the West Village south.

Businesses and Retailers

Chelsea features a mix of high-end galleries, tech startups, and culinary destinations. Chelsea Market dominates as a food hall and retail complex housing vendors like Los Tacos No. 1 and artisanal bakeries. The neighborhood’s western blocks along 10th Avenue host contemporary art galleries clustered between 19th and 27th Streets. Upscale restaurants include The Red Cat and Cookshop, alongside cocktail bars like Bathtub Gin.

Historical Attractions

The Chelsea Historic District, designated in 1970, preserves Greek Revival and Italianate row houses from the 1830s. The High Line, built on a repurposed 1930s rail line, opened as a park in 2009 and attracts millions annually. Landmarks include the General Theological Seminary (1823) and the Joyce Theater, a 1941 cinema converted into a dance venue in 1982.

Architectural Styles and Significant Buildings

Pre-war buildings dominate, particularly limestone townhouses and converted industrial lofts. The Starrett-Lehigh Building (1931), a former freight terminal with horizontal ribbon windows, now houses creative offices. The London Terrace Apartments (1930), spanning an entire block, exemplifies Art Deco residential design. New developments like 100 Eleventh Avenue incorporate glass-curtain walls.

Transportation Options

Subway access includes the A/C/E at 14th/8th Avenue, 1 at 23rd/7th Avenue, and F/M/L at 14th/6th Avenue. Numerous Citi Bike stations and M23 SBS crosstown buses serve the area. Hudson River Park’s bike paths connect to Lower Manhattan and Midtown.

Adjacent ZIP Codes

Chelsea’s primary ZIP code is 10011, extending into 10001 near Penn Station. Nearby codes include 10018 (Garment District) north and 10014 (West Village) south.

Corporate Presence

Google’s NYC headquarters occupies 111 Eighth Avenue, a 2.9 million-square-foot building that Google owns. Tech and advertising agencies cluster around the West 20s. Fashion brands like Diane von Fürstenberg maintain showrooms near the Meatpacking District border.

Office Buildings in Chelsea

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