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Rent Retail 553-561 West 157th Street

Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • Envy Corp. leased 2,500 SF at 4261 Broadway

Rent Retail 553-561 West 157th Street

$ / SF SF Monthly Rent
Negotiable
2,200
Negotiable
Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • Envy Corp. leased 2,500 SF at 4261 Broadway
Tenant Broker’s Perspective: office buildings being demolished or converted to residential are driving up rental prices at 553-561 West 157th Street. This trend is projected to continue. Opportunities for subleases remain available at 553-561 West 157th Street and in the nearby Upper East Side neighborhood.
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553-561 West 157th Street Property Overview

Building Address: 553-561 West 157th Street, New York NY 10032
Building Alternate Address: 553-561 W 157th St
Zip Code:10032
Neighborhood:Upper East Side
Borough:Manhattan
Stories:0
Year Built:1920
Building Class:B

553–561 West 157th Street, Harlem/North Manhattan

Constructed in 1920, this Class B building represents early 20th-century New York architecture typical of Harlem's development during this period. Located in Manhattan's 10032 ZIP code, the structure exists within a historic neighborhood context, though specific architectural details or notable historical events tied directly to the address are not thoroughly documented in publicly cited records.

553-561 West 157th Street, Manhattan, NYC

Harlem/North Manhattan, NY 10032

Alternate Address: 553-561 W 157th St

Year Built: 1920

Borough: Manhattan


The building at 553-561 West 157th Street offers several amenities, including:
- Convenient in-building laundry for residents.
- High-speed elevators providing efficient access to all floors.
- On-site maintenance for prompt assistance.


Office Tenants Rented / Leased at 553-561 West 157th Street, Manhattan, NYC

553-561 West 157th Street is a Class B office building located in the Harlem/North Manhattan neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. The building was constructed in 1920 and offers a variety of office spaces for rent.

The rental rates generally vary by office type and building class:

Type of Space Class A Rent Class B Rent Class C Rent
Windowed office/person $2,000/mo $1,250/mo $750/mo
Interior office/person $1,250/mo $750/mo $500/mo

Internet Providers at 553-561 West 157th Street, Manhattan, NYC

The building at 553-561 West 157th Street in Manhattan is typically served by major Manhattan internet providers offering a range of connection types including fiber and cable. The primary providers with significant coverage and service in this neighborhood include:

  • Verizon Fios: Offers 100% fiber-optic internet with speeds starting from 300 Mbps up to 2 Gbps. Verizon Fios provides reliable, high-speed service with whole-home Wi-Fi options, and is widely available in Manhattan including areas near West 157th Street.
  • Astound Broadband Powered by RCN: Provides both cable and fiber internet service with plans starting around $35 per month and speeds up to 1.5 Gbps. Astound has extensive cable coverage in Manhattan, though some parts of Washington Heights and Inwood have patchier availability.
  • Spectrum: Cable and fiber internet service with speeds up to 1 Gbps. Spectrum offers ubiquitous coverage across Manhattan including West 157th Street, with plans starting near $30 per month.
  • T-Mobile Home Internet: A wireless internet option with coverage around 97% in nearby Upper West Side, offering a solid alternative service with competitive customer satisfaction.

These providers offer various plans that support activities ranging from basic emailing and streaming to high-demand applications such as UHD video streaming and multiplayer gaming.


Transportation near 553-561 West 157th Street, Manhattan, NYC

Cross Streets: West 157th Street is near Amsterdam Avenue, Broadway, Edgecombe Avenue, and Edward M Morgan Place.

Subway

Nearest subway stations: 155 St and 157 St, both approximately a 4-minute walk from the location.

Subway lines serving the area include: 1, C, A, B, D.

The earliest subway is the A line at 3:00 AM; the latest is the D line at 4:09 AM.

Bus

Nearby bus stops:

  • Amsterdam Av/W 158 St (1 min walk)
  • W 155 St/Amsterdam Av (3 min walk)
  • Edgecombe Av/W 158 St (3 min walk)
  • Broadway/W 157 St (4 min walk)

Bus lines serving the area include: M2, M3, M5, M100, M101, BX6, BX6-SBS.

The first bus arriving is the BX6 at 3:11 AM; the last bus is the M101 at 3:18 AM.

Train

Nearby train lines: HARLEM and HUDSON.


Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • Envy Corp. leased 2,500 SF at 4261 Broadway

Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • Envy Corp. leased 2,500 SF at 4261 Broadway

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