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UN Plaza Retail Space Listings
| Class | Address | SF | Monthly Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| B | Second Ave & East 46th Street Floor 2 (full) | 5,200 | $ 33,200 |
| A | E 42nd Street & Second Avenue Ground floor | 4,500 | $ 30,000 |
| B | Second Ave & East 46th Street Floor 2 (full) | 4,200 | $ 26,800 |
| B | Second Ave & East 46th Street Floor 2 (full) | 3,200 | $ 20,400 |
| B | E 49th Street & Second Avenue Lower level | 3,100 | $ 12,800 |
| B | E 50th Street & First Avenue Ground floor | 1,700 | $ Negotiable |
| Class | Address | SF | Monthly Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| C | Fifth Ave & East 36th Street Murray Hill · Floor 3 | 4,200 | $ 14,600 |
| B | E 55th Street & Lexington Avenue Midtown East · Ground floor | 4,000 | $ 19,400 |
| B | Third Ave & East 34th Street Murray Hill · Ground floor | 2,100 | $ Negotiable |
| B | E 59th Street & Second Avenue Plaza District · Floor 5 | 2,000 | $ Negotiable |
| C | E 94th Street & Second Avenue Upper East Side · Floor 2 | 2,000 | $ 10,800 |
| A | E 39th Street & First Avenue Murray Hill · Basement | 2,000 | $ 12,200 |
| A | Park Ave & East 40th Street Grand Central · Mezzanine (full) | 2,000 | $ Negotiable |
| A | Park Ave & East 34th Street Murray Hill · Mezzanine | 2,000 | $ 13,200 |
| A | Third Ave & East 43rd Street Grand Central · Ground floor | 1,600 | $ Negotiable |
| B | Madison Ave & East 33rd Street Murray Hill · Ground floor | 1,500 | $ Negotiable |
| A | Madison Ave & East 32nd Street NoMad · Ground floor | 1,100 | $ Negotiable |
| A | Madison Ave & East 49th Street Plaza District · Ground floor | 900 | $ Negotiable |
| B | E 58th Street & Third Avenue Midtown East · Floor 1 | 900 | $ 7,400 |
Retail Tenants Rented / Leased UN Plaza
- H & R Block leased 1,671 SF at 820 Second Ave
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 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 UN Plaza
Geographic Boundaries
The UN Plaza neighborhood in New York City is situated in Midtown East and Turtle Bay, adjacent to the United Nations Headquarters complex. Its boundaries roughly extend from East 42nd Street to East 48th Street between First Avenue and the East River, with the UN complex and associated buildings dominating the area.
Businesses, Stores, and Restaurants
While largely dominated by diplomatic offices and international institutions, the neighborhood includes fine dining establishments and concierge-style retail services catering to diplomatic and corporate clientele. High-end restaurants and boutique food markets operate near residential towers. Retail spaces prioritize convenience and luxury goods, reflecting the area's diplomatic and high-income demographic.
Historic Attractions
The United Nations Headquarters complex remains the central historic attraction, established in 1952 with its modernist Secretariat Building. One United Nations Plaza (1975), designed by Kevin Roche, features a distinctive L-shaped hexagonal footprint with three architectural setbacks to comply with NYC zoning laws. The building originally incorporated office space, a hotel with rooftop tennis courts, and health facilities in its sloping upper floors.
Architectural Landscape
Major buildings include:
- One UN Plaza - Mixed-use skyscraper with 26 office floors and 11 hotel floors
- 100 UN Plaza - 51-story residential tower (1987) with pyramid-topped penthouses
- 870 UN Plaza - 38-story co-op building (1966) containing 167 residential units
Transportation Infrastructure
Primary transit options include:
- 4/5/6/7/S trains at Grand Central Terminal
- M15 buses along First and Second Avenues and M42 buses along 42nd Street
- FDR Drive access at East 49th Street
- East River ferry service at East 34th Street
Adjacent Zip Codes
The core UN Plaza area falls within the 10017 zip code. Adjacent postcodes include 10016 (Murray Hill to the southwest) and 10022 (Midtown East and Sutton Place to the north).
Corporate Presence
The UN Plaza area hosts:
- Diplomatic missions including permanent country delegations
- UN-affiliated agencies (UNICEF at 3 UN Plaza)
- International law firms and consultancy groups
- Financial service providers specializing in global transactions
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