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Insurance District Office Space Listings
| Class | Address | SF | Monthly Rent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large Offices for Rent | ||||
| A | Maiden Lane & Nassau Street Floor 2 (full) | 24,200 | $ Negotiable | |
| A | Maiden Lane & Pearl Street Floor 14 (full) | 18,200 | $ Negotiable | |
| B | Maiden Lane & Liberty Street Floor 3 (full) | 14,000 | $ Negotiable | |
| B | Nassau St & Ann Street Floor 6 | 11,400 | $ Negotiable | |
| B | Broadway & Exchange Alley Floor 20 | 10,300 | $ 40,600 | |
| A | William St & John Street Floor 2 | 8,700 | $ 36,800 | |
| B | Maiden Lane & William Street Floor 14 | 7,300 | $ 31,800 | |
| Medium Offices for Rent | ||||
| B | Maiden Lane & Nassau Street Floor 19 (full) | 6,600 | $ Negotiable | |
| A | Water St & Gold Street Floor 12 | 6,400 | $ Negotiable | |
| A | Fulton St & Cliff Street Floor 17 | 3,600 | $ Negotiable | |
| B | Broadway & Maiden Lane Floor 6 | 3,400 | $ 11,200 | |
| B | Broadway & Duane Street Floor 17 | 3,000 | $ Negotiable | |
| B | Broadway & Maiden Lane Floor 4 | 2,600 | $ 11,000 | |
| Small Offices for Rent | ||||
| B | Broadway & Maiden Lane Floor 10 | 2,000 | $ Negotiable | |
| B | Maiden Lane & Nassau Street Floor 2 | 2,000 | $ Negotiable | |
| B | Broadway & Maiden Lane Floor 10 | 1,700 | $ 6,800 | |
| A | Broadway & Liberty Street Floor 24 | 1,500 | $ Negotiable | |
| B | John St & Cliff Street Floor 7 | 1,500 | $ 5,000 | |
| Class | Address | SF | Monthly Rent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large Offices for Rent | ||||
| A | Broadway & Liberty Street Floor 47 (full) | 26,200 | $ Negotiable | |
| A | William St & Fulton Street Floor 14 | 15,100 | $ Negotiable | |
| B | Maiden Lane & Liberty Street Floor 2 (full) | 13,400 | $ Negotiable | |
| B | Maiden Lane & William Street Floor 10 | 9,900 | $ Negotiable | |
| Medium Offices for Rent | ||||
| B | Maiden Lane & Nassau Street Floor 16 (full) | 6,500 | $ Negotiable | |
| A | Water St & Gold Street Floor 33 | 5,100 | $ Negotiable | |
| B | Broadway & Maiden Lane Floor 13 | 3,900 | $ Negotiable | |
| Small Offices for Rent | ||||
| B | Nassau St & Ann Street Floor 3 | 2,000 | $ Negotiable | |
| Class | Address | SF | Monthly Rent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large Offices for Rent | ||||
| A | Broadway & Thames Street World Trade Center · Floor 18 | 7,200 | $ Negotiable | |
| A | Broadway & Beaver Street Financial District · Floor 13 | 7,200 | $ Negotiable | |
| B | Broadway & Battery Place World Trade Center · Floor 22 | 7,100 | $ 25,600 | |
| B | W 27th Street & Avenue of the Americas Chelsea · Floor 11 (full) | 7,100 | $ 18,600 | |
| B | Hudson St & Worth Street Tribeca · Floor 18 | 7,100 | $ Negotiable | |
| C | Broadway & Beaver Street and Exchange Place Financial District · Floor 6 | 7,000 | $ 25,800 | |
| Medium Offices for Rent | ||||
| A | World Trade Center & West Street World Trade Center · Floor 46 | 2,600 | $ Negotiable | |
| A | World Trade Center & West Street World Trade Center · Floor 46 | 2,600 | $ Negotiable | |
| B | Wall St & William Street Financial District · Floor 6 | 2,500 | $ 9,400 | |
| 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 | ||||
| A | Broadway & Beaver Street Financial District · Floor 9 | 1,900 | $ Negotiable | |
| A | Broadway & Morris Street World Trade Center · Floor 16 | 1,800 | $ Negotiable | |
| C | Broadway & Beaver Street and Exchange Place Financial District · Mezzanine | 1,600 | $ 6,400 | |
| B | Broadway & Battery Place World Trade Center · Floor 4 | 1,600 | $ 6,600 | |
| B | Bowery & Canal Street SoHo · Floor 4 | 1,500 | $ 7,200 | |
Office Tenants Rented / Leased Insurance District
- Korres USA leased 10,000 SF at 80 Maiden Lane
- Fortune leased 43,352 SF at 40 Fulton Street
- RLRG and Associates leased 8,538 SF at 40 Fulton Street
- Grant Associates leased 6,565 SF at 39 Broadway
- SingularDTV leased 12,775 SF at 40 Fulton Street
- Genome Web leased 9,031 SF at 40 Fulton Street
- Park Row South Nassau Street, LLC leased 11,365 SF at 116 Nassau St
- New York City Anti-Violence Project leased 8,436 SF at 116 Nassau St
- PC Tech USA leased 6,350 SF at 80 Maiden Ln
- AI Engineers Inc. leased 4,443 SF at 39 Broadway
- Empire State Pride Agenda leased 2,852 SF at 80 Maiden Ln
- Energy Investments leased 1,000 SF at 125 Maiden Lane
- Invisa Logistic Services leased 4,400 SF at 80 Maiden Lane
Insurance District Office Rent Average
| Building Class | Year | $ / SF / Yr |
|---|---|---|
| A | 2019 | 52.0 |
| A | 2020 | 55.0 |
| A | 2021 | 53.0 |
| A | 2022 | 75.0 |
| A | 2023 | 64.0 |
| Building Class | Year | $ / SF / Yr |
|---|---|---|
| B | 2019 | 45.0 |
| B | 2020 | 45.0 |
| B | 2021 | 43.0 |
| B | 2022 | 52.0 |
| B | 2023 | 46.0 |
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 Insurance District
Geographic Boundaries
The Insurance District of NYC is not an officially designated neighborhood but often refers to areas in Lower Manhattan near the Financial District. Key boundaries may encompass parts of Community District 1 (Financial District), including blocks along Water Street, John Street, and Maiden Lane, historically tied to insurance firms. Adjacent areas include the Civic Center and Tribeca.
Businesses and Retail Landscape
The district hosts a mix of historic insurance firms, modern corporate offices, boutique financial services, and specialty retailers. Businesses range from legacy insurers to fintech startups, with ground-floor retail spaces offering high-end cafés, bespoke tailoring shops, and wine bars. Fine restaurants in the area include upscale steakhouses and fusion cuisine establishments catering to professionals.
Historical Attractions
Notable landmarks include the New York Stock Exchange and Federal Hall, though insurance-specific history is anchored in early 19th-century maritime underwriting along South Street. The 1970s consolidation of insurers into Midtown shifted the district’s core over time.
Architectural Features
The area blends pre-war limestone facades (e.g., 70 Pine Street) with postmodern glass towers like the Beekman Tower. Low-rise 19th-century mercantile buildings coexist with LEED-certified high-rises featuring green roofs. Preservation efforts maintain original details such as bronze elevator doors and marble lobbies.
Transportation Infrastructure
Multiple subway lines serve the area, including the 4/5 at Wall Street, R/W at City Hall, and A/C near Fulton Center. Ferry terminals at Pier 11 provide East River routes, while bike lanes on Pearl Street and Vesey Street connect to the Hudson River Greenway. The Brooklyn Bridge pedestrian walkway offers additional access.
Adjacent Zip Codes
Primary zip codes include 10004 (Financial District), 10005, and 10006 (near Oculus). Peripheral codes like 10007 (Tribeca) and 10038 (South Street Seaport) border the district.
Prominent Companies
Legacy firms like Chubb, AIG, and MetLife maintain offices in Lower Manhattan and Midtown towers. Supporting businesses include actuarial consultancies, cybersecurity firms, and commercial real estate brokerages.
Office Buildings in Insurance District
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