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Rent Office Midtown East

Class Address SF Monthly Rent
Large Offices for Rent
A
Madison Ave & East 44th Street
 17,700
$ 129,800
A
E 42nd Street & Second Avenue
 17,100
$ Negotiable
A
E 42nd Street & Second Avenue
 17,100
$ Negotiable
B
Madison Ave & East 40th Street
 13,000
$ 76,800
A
Fifth Ave & East 40th Street
 11,200
$ 82,000
C
Fifth Ave & East 39th Street
 7,300
$ 32,200
Medium Offices for Rent
A
E 42nd Street & Second Avenue
 6,500
$ Negotiable
A
E 42nd Street & Second Avenue
 6,500
$ Negotiable
A
E 45th Street & Lexington Avenue
 5,700
$ 45,000
A
Fifth Ave & West 49th Street
 4,300
$ 28,600
Small Offices for Rent
A
Third Ave & East 49th Street
 2,400
$ Negotiable
B
Madison Ave & East 41st Avenue
 2,400
$ 12,400
A
Avenue of the Americas & West 55th Street West 56th Street
 2,300
$ Negotiable
B
E 58th Street & Third Avenue
 1,900
$ Negotiable
A
Park Ave & East 56th Street
 1,900
$ 15,400
A
Rockefeller Plz & West 50th Street
 1,600
$ 12,200
B
Madison Ave & East 41st Avenue
 1,500
$ 10,200
Class Address SF Monthly Rent
Large Offices for Rent
A
Park Ave & East 46th Street
 38,400
$ Negotiable
A
Park Ave & East 46th Street
 38,400
$ Negotiable
A
Fifth Ave & East 44th Street
 13,500
$ 73,000
B
Fifth Ave & East 47th Street
 11,700
$ Negotiable
A
Fifth Ave & West 52nd Street
 10,300
$ 113,600
C
W 47th Street & Avenue of the Americas
 7,100
$ Negotiable
Medium Offices for Rent
B
E 44th Street & Third Avenue
 6,500
$ Negotiable
B
E 42nd Street & Lexington Avenue
 4,800
$ 20,200
A
Park Ave & East 39th Street
 4,200
$ 34,600
A
W 52nd Street & 5th Avenue
 3,800
$ 28,200
B
Fifth Ave & East 44th Street
 3,300
$ 14,000
A
Madison Ave & East 40th Street
 3,000
$ Negotiable
Small Offices for Rent
A
Madison Ave & East 49th Street
 2,200
$ 13,800
A
Park Ave & East 39th Street
 2,200
$ Negotiable
B
Fifth Ave & East 45th Street
 2,100
$ 9,000
A
E 49th Street & Fifth Avenue
 2,000
$ Negotiable
B
Second Ave & East 43rd Street
 1,800
$ Negotiable
Class Address SF Monthly Rent
Large Offices for Rent
A
Madison Ave & East 44th Street
 17,700
$ 129,000
A
E 42nd Street & Second Avenue
 17,000
$ Negotiable
A
E 42nd Street & Second Avenue
 17,000
$ Negotiable
A
Second Ave & East 42nd Street
 8,300
$ 29,600
Medium Offices for Rent
A
E 42nd Street & Second Avenue
 6,500
$ Negotiable
A
Second Ave & East 42nd Street
 6,000
$ 20,600
A
E 42nd Street & Second Avenue
 5,300
$ Negotiable
A
Second Ave & East 42nd Street
 5,000
$ 17,200
Small Offices for Rent
B
Lexington Ave & Lexington Avenue
 2,500
$ 9,000
B
Madison Ave & East 41st Avenue
 2,400
$ 11,400
A
E 44th Street & East 44th Street
 2,300
$ 15,600
A
Fifth Ave & West 47th Street
 2,300
$ Negotiable
A
Avenue of the Americas & West 51th Street
 2,200
$ 15,400
Office Tenants Rented / Leased Midtown East
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Midtown East


Geographic Boundaries

Midtown East is bounded by East 59th Street to the north, East 40th Street to the south (as per zoning distinctions), Fifth Avenue to the west, and the East River to the east. Broader definitions sometimes extend its southern boundary to 34th Street, encompassing landmarks like the Empire State Building, and maintain 59th Street as the northern edge near Central Park.

Businesses, Stores & Retailers

Midtown East hosts a high-density business corridor with flagship luxury retailers along Fifth Avenue, including Tiffany & Co., Bergdorf Goodman, and Gucci. Specialty stores cluster near Grand Central Terminal, while Koreatown on West 32nd Street features niche shops and restaurants. The area between Lexington and Third Avenues is dominated by corporate offices, finance firms, and boutique law practices.

Fine Dining

The neighborhood offers upscale dining at Le Bernardin (seafood), The Modern (contemporary American), and Sushi Nakazawa. Classic establishments like The Campbell Bar at Grand Central Terminal and The Grill emphasize historic ambiance, while newer rooftop venues near the UN Headquarters cater to diplomatic and business elites.

History of Major Attractions

Grand Central Terminal (1913) revolutionized rail travel with its Beaux-Arts design, while the Empire State Building (1931) became an Art Deco icon. The United Nations Headquarters (1952) established Midtown East as a global diplomacy hub. Rockefeller Center (1930s) introduced the concept of mixed-use urban complexes, combining offices, retail, and public art spaces.

Architectural Typology

The area showcases early 20th-century skyscrapers like the Chrysler Building (1930) and post-war modernist towers such as the Seagram Building (1958). Recent additions include supertall residential condominiums like 432 Park Avenue (2015) and renovated office spaces adapting pre-war structures with contemporary tech infrastructure.

Notable Buildings

Beyond iconic landmarks, Midtown East contains the Waldorf Astoria Hotel (1931), the Lipstick Building (1986), and the Ford Foundation Building (1967). Tudor City’s residential complex (1920s-30s) pioneered high-rise urban living, while the Daily News Building (1930) exemplifies streamlined Art Deco newspaper architecture.

Transportation Infrastructure

Grand Central Terminal serves Metro-North Railroad and connects to subway lines 4/5/6/7/S. Bus routes M101/102/103 operate along Third Avenue, while the Roosevelt Island Tramway provides river crossings. Citibike stations and pedestrian plazas along 42nd Street facilitate intra-neighborhood mobility.

ZIP Code Distribution

Primary ZIP codes include 10017 (Grand Central area), 10022 (east of Fifth Avenue), and 10036 (western periphery). Adjacent codes cover 10065 (Upper East Side), 10016 (Murray Hill), and 10118 (theater district overlap). Corporate buildings often use specialized ZIP+4 codes for large tenants.

Corporate Presence

Midtown East headquarters JPMorgan Chase, Pfizer, and Estée Lauder. Law firms like Skadden Arps and financial services giants (AIG, MetLife) occupy towers near Park Avenue. The United Nations complex houses permanent missions from over 190 countries, while tech firms increasingly lease space in renovated pre-war buildings.

Economic Profile

The neighborhood’s median income exceeds $120,000, with white-collar sectors dominating employment. Finance, legal services, and international trade account for 60% of office occupancy. Recent growth in coworking spaces and boutique hospitality caters to millennial professionals and diplomatic staff.


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