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Nearby Office Tenants Leased
  • Olgam Life Plasma Donation Center leased 13,242 SF at 135 E 125th St
  • M & T Bank leased 1,500 SF at 310 Lenox Avenue
  • Learn-It Systems leased 1,398 SF at 1825 Park Ave
  • Le Bleu Nails & Spa leased 500 SF at 1842-1846 Second Ave
Tenant Broker’s Perspective: office buildings being demolished or converted to residential are driving up rental prices at 179 East 116th Street. This trend is projected to continue. Opportunities for subleases remain available at 179 East 116th Street and in the nearby Upper East Side neighborhood.
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179 East 116th Street Property Overview

Building Address: 179 East 116th Street, New York NY 10029
Building Alternate Address: 179 E 116th St
Zip Code:10029
Neighborhood:Upper East Side
Borough:Manhattan
Stories:0
Year Built:1910
Building Class:B

History of 179 East 116th Street, Manhattan, NYC

Located in the East Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan, 179 East 116th Street is a historic commercial building constructed in 1910. It is a three-story structure that has long served office and commercial purposes, embodying the early 20th-century architectural style common in this part of New York City.

The building occupies a lot of 6,511 square feet with a total building area of approximately 24,560 square feet. Over its more than a century of existence, the structure reflects the development patterns of East Harlem, an area known for its rich cultural history and evolving urban landscape.

In 2005, the building underwent its most recent significant alteration, maintaining its role as a commercial office space within the community. As East Harlem grew through the 20th century, buildings like 179 East 116th Street contributed to the neighborhood’s commercial vitality and character.

Throughout its history, this building has witnessed the changing dynamics of the East Harlem area, from early 1900s urban expansion through various phases of economic and demographic shifts, all while continuing to serve as a functional commercial property in Manhattan.

179 East 116th Street, Manhattan, New York City

Primary Address: 179 East 116th Street, New York, NY 10029

Alternate Address: 179-185 East 116th Street, New York, NY 10029

Neighborhood: East Harlem (El Barrio), Manhattan

Borough: Manhattan

Zip Code: 10029

Property Details

  • Property Type: Office with Commercial (1 to 6 Stories - O5)
  • Gross Building Area: 24,560 sq ft
  • Lot Size: 6,511 sq ft
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Number of Stories: 3
  • Last Alteration: 2005

Community and Services

179 East 116th Street hosts community services, including organizations such as Project Renewal and Harlem United's El Faro Day Center, providing support and health services to the East Harlem community.

Additional Information

  • Tax Assessed Market Value: Approximately $7,099,000
  • Estimated Property Tax: $349,445
  • Community District: 11
  • School District: 4

179 East 116th Street is a historic commercial building in East Harlem, Manhattan, constructed in 1910. The building has three stories and four units.

This property has undergone renovations that added facilities for showering and laundry, reflecting efforts to enhance support services, particularly by organizations such as Project Renewal and Samaritan Daytop Village.

The site hosts New York City's first Support and Connection Center, a 24/7 facility providing short-term services for individuals dealing with mental health and substance use issues. The center includes counseling, case management, and connections to ongoing care, serving up to 25 people at a time and aiming to assist approximately 2,400 individuals annually.

Renovations also incorporated health-focused amenities designed to support the community, including facilities for personal hygiene and recovery support, integrating health and social services in partnership with local law enforcement and health agencies.


179 East 116th Street in Manhattan, NYC is an office and retail building with multiple tenants. Some of the notable tenants include:

  • Harlem United
  • El Faro East Harlem Adult Day Healthcare Center
  • Chase Bank

Internet Providers at 179 East 116th Street, Manhattan, NYC:

Verizon New York offers fiber internet with a maximum download speed of 1 Gb/s and a maximum upload speed of 25 Mb/s. Other major providers such as Spectrum and Astound may also be available in the area. Please check directly for availability and plans.


Transportation Near 179 East 116th Street, Manhattan, NYC

Subway Lines

  • 6
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6X

Bus Routes

  • BXM10
  • M101
  • M116
  • M15-SBS
  • M15

Train Lines

  • HARLEM
  • HUDSON
  • NEW HAVEN
  • DANBURY
  • NEW CANAAN

Nearby Bus Stops

  • E 116 St / Pleasant Av (3-minute walk)
  • 1 Av / E 116 St (5-minute walk)

Nearby Subway Stations

  • 116 St (8-minute walk)
  • 125 St (17-minute walk)

Cross Streets

179 East 116th Street is located at the intersection of East 116th Street and Pleasant Avenue in Manhattan’s East Harlem neighborhood.

Nearby Office Tenants Leased
  • Olgam Life Plasma Donation Center leased 13,242 SF at 135 E 125th St
  • M & T Bank leased 1,500 SF at 310 Lenox Avenue
  • Learn-It Systems leased 1,398 SF at 1825 Park Ave
  • Le Bleu Nails & Spa leased 500 SF at 1842-1846 Second Ave

Nearby Office Tenants Leased
  • Olgam Life Plasma Donation Center leased 13,242 SF at 135 E 125th St
  • M & T Bank leased 1,500 SF at 310 Lenox Avenue
  • Learn-It Systems leased 1,398 SF at 1825 Park Ave
  • Le Bleu Nails & Spa leased 500 SF at 1842-1846 Second Ave

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