Murray Hill Office Space for Rent

Geographic Boundaries

The borders of Murray Hill could be flexible depending on how it is defined. The Murray Hill Neighborhood Association defines its borders as any area from 26th Street to 42nd Street, located between Fifth Avenue to the East River. But there are city agencies that define it much more narrowly than that: the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission identifies Murray Hill as between 34th and 40th street between Fifth and Third Avenue; the City Planning Department also identifies Murray Hill between 34th and 40th street but includes Madison to Second Avenues. Community Board 6 identifies Murray Hill specifically between 34th and 40th streets, leaving out Tudor City, as between Madison and the East River.

Business and Retail Landscape

Murray Hill is a balance between residential tranquility and commercial vibrancy. Lexington Avenue is a retail spine lined with pharmacies, bodegas, and specialty shops like Kalustyan’s, the long-established spice store that reflects the area's South Asian influences. Third Avenue is saturated with casual restaurants and bars that attract young professionals; Madison Avenue has fewer storefronts, with upscale boutiques growing more numerous further north. The many fine dining establishments present, like Café China (Sichuan), have counterparts in newly opened establishments combining modern Korean or artisanal pasta offerings.

Historical Attractions

The neighborhood's 19th-century past as a privileged enclave remains intact through the preserved brownstones and landmark blocks. Since it was designated as the Murray Hill Historic District, the historic district between 35th-38th Streets is an example of the Greek Revival and Italianate row houses built between the 1840-1860s. The Pierpont Morgan Library at 225 Madison Avenue, with its 1906 McKim Mead & White structure, is the western edge anchor. The old factories along the eastern avenues now provide creative office space as an example of the area's heritage of adaptive reuse.

Architectural Profile

Pre-war construction is drastically emphasized at this area, with Beaux-Arts apartment buildings lining Madison Avenue. Equally dominated by recent residences are post-war mid-rises looming over the East River and glass-clad, luxury development creeping in from Grand Central Station. The 1923 Pershing Square Building at 125 Park Avenue is an example of the early skyscraper era. Religious structures include Church of the Incarnation, on Madison Avenue at East 35th Street. Built in 1864, it features Tiffany stained glass and classic Gothic Revival touches.

Transportation Networks

The 4/5/6/7/S subway lines and Metro-North rail access are available at the Grand Central Terminal at 42nd Street. Stations at the perimeter of the neighborhood are 42nd Street-Bryant Park (B/D/F/M), 28th Street (6), and 33rd Street (6 train). First and Second Avenues are crossed by M15 and M34 SBS buses, and Citi Bike stations are widely spaced close to residential areas. The eastern fringe is served by the East 34th Street ferry landing, with East River ferries to Greenpoint and Long Island City.

Adjacent Zip Codes

The 10016 area of Murray Hill is bordered by 10010 (Gramercy to the south), 10017 (Tudor City north of 40th Street), and 10022 (Midtown East around 53rd Street). While 10009 (East Village) and 10003 (Union Square) border areas south of 23rd Street, which some broader definitions include, the 10001 (Chelsea) and 10018 (Garment District) codes are located west of Fifth Avenue .

Corporate Presence

Location to Grand Central draws corporate offices to the towers along Madison, Park and Third Avenues, and law firms keep offices in the area. Pharmaceutical companies maintain satellite offices nearby NYU Langone. Some diplomatic missions have even located in converted townhouses near UN headquarters and vicinity.