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551 Fifth Ave
New York, NY 10176

Rate Upon Request

Office For Lease  •  1,966+ SF

Property Details

  • Property Type Office
  • Year Built 1927
  • Total Building Size 469,000 SF
  • Tenancy Multiple
  • Building Class B
  • Zoning C5-3
100 Transit Score
97 Walk Score

14 Spaces Available

Name Space Use Size Rent Details
4th Floor Ste 419 Office 2,401 SF Rate Upon Request 
Second gen, built space. Will demolish and turnkey using building standard for term.

  • Date available: 30 Days
  • Lease term: Negotiable
  • Service type: To Be Determined
  • Built out as: Standard Office
  • Space Type: Relet
6th Floor Ste 620 Office 2,462 SF Rate Upon Request 
Second gen. Will demolish and turnkey using building standard for term.

  • Date available: 30 Days
  • Lease term: Negotiable
  • Service type: Negotiable
  • Space Type: Relet
7th Floor Ste Office 20,955 SF Rate Upon Request
  • Date available: Aug 2025
  • Lease term: Negotiable
  • Service type: To Be Determined
  • Built out as: Standard Office
  • Space Type: Relet
  • In Contiguous block: 41,805 SF
8th Floor Ste Office 20,850 SF Rate Upon Request 
Full floor in elevated whitebox condition. Exposed brick, stripped columns, brand new HVAC, common corridor and restrooms. Ownership will build to suit.

  • Date available: Now
  • Lease term: Negotiable
  • Service type: To Be Determined
  • Space Type: Relet
  • In Contiguous block: 41,805 SF
10th Floor Ste Office 7,929 SF Rate Upon Request 
Raw space. Ownership will provide a NBI for term. Please reach out for pricing and building standard finishes.

  • Date available: Now
  • Lease term: Negotiable
  • Service type: To Be Determined
  • Space Type: Relet
10th Floor Ste 1025 Office 3,098 SF Rate Upon Request 
Raw space. Ownership will provide a NBI for term. Please reach out for pricing and building standard finishes.

  • Date available: Now
  • Lease term: Negotiable
  • Service type: To Be Determined
  • Space Type: Relet
11st Floor Ste 1125 Office 3,207 SF Rate Upon Request 
Second generation space in good condition. Ownership will upgrade cosmetically or demolish and build to suit.

  • Date available: Now
  • Lease term: Negotiable
  • Service type: To Be Determined
  • Space Type: Relet
12nd Floor Ste 1220 Office 5,094 SF Rate Upon Request 
Proposed layout , perfect for a law firm. Twelve (12) offices, bullpen for 4 , pantry and conference room. Shared reception area with prominent law firm if needed.
Landlord will build-to-suit or provide generous work letter

  • Date available: 30 Days
  • Lease term: Negotiable
  • Service type: To Be Determined
  • Built out as: Law Firm
  • Space Type: Relet
14th Floor Ste 1425 Office 3,236 SF Rate Upon Request
  • Date available: Now
  • Lease term: Negotiable
  • Service type: Negotiable
  • Built out as: Standard Office
  • Space Type: Relet
16th Floor Ste 1620 Office 1,966 SF Rate Upon Request 
Second gen, built space in good condition. New lights and carpet.

  • Date available: Now
  • Lease term: Negotiable
  • Service type: To Be Determined
  • Built out as: Standard Office
  • Space Type: Relet
20th Floor Ste 2000 Office 4,222 SF Rate Upon Request 
Built, second generation space in good condition. Built with 4 offices / meeting rooms, 1 conference room, and open area for 10-12 workstations. Ownership will modify and upgrade for term. Will consider "as-is" for less term. Good natural light.

  • Date available: Now
  • Lease term: Negotiable
  • Service type: To Be Determined
  • Built out as: Standard Office
  • Space Type: Relet
20th Floor Ste 2030 Office 4,609 SF Rate Upon Request 
Built, second generation space in good condition. Built with 5 offices / meeting rooms, 1 conference room, and open area for 8 workstations. Ownership will modify and upgrade for term. Will consider "as-is" for less term. Good natural light.

  • Date available: Now
  • Lease term: Negotiable
  • Service type: To Be Determined
  • Built out as: Standard Office
  • Space Type: Relet
20th Floor Ste 2040 Office 2,389 SF Rate Upon Request 
Built, second generation space. Built with 3 offices, 1 conference room, 1 phone room, and 1 huddle room. Space is carpeted throughout. Ownership will modify and upgrade for term or demolish and turnkey using building standard.

  • Date available: Now
  • Lease term: Negotiable
  • Service type: To Be Determined
  • Built out as: Standard Office
  • Space Type: Relet
25th Floor Ste 2520 Office 2,355 SF Rate Upon Request 
2nd Generation pre-built with direct access off the 25th floor elevator lobby. Built with 4 offices, and open area for 7 workstations. Stainless steel and glass finishes throughout, featuring a state-of-the-art, collaborative pantry with exposed ceilings. The space is carpeted with a northern & southern exposure. Great light. **Delivered with pictured furniture.

  • Date available: Feb 2025
  • Lease term: Negotiable
  • Service type: Negotiable
  • Built out as: Standard Office
  • Space Type: Relet

Description 

The Fred F. French Building at 551 Fifth Avenue is an iconic Art Deco tower in the heart of New York City. The Class A property was constructed in 1927, containing 430,165 square feet across 38 stories and was designated as a New York City landmark building in 1986. Bronze entrances and storefronts decorated with mythological figures of many cultures are found at the base of this prestigious property. This Middle Eastern motif continues into the spectacular and carefully preserved lobby with vaulted ceilings and bronze interior finishes. 
 
Fully renovated, the building offers ground floor retail space and entire and divisible office floors. The Fred F. French Building boasts an additional entrance on E 45th Street and sweeping panoramic views of Midtown Manhattan. Join a prestigious tenant roster that includes Morton’s The Steakhouse, Zamir Equities, Tommy Bahama, Inter Parfums, Inc., and Jonathan Rose Companies.
 
The Fred F. French Building sits within steps of acclaimed restaurants, exclusive retail stores, five-star hotels, and Grand Central Terminal. With recent property upgrades and a prime location near convenient public transportation, take advantage of this opportunity to join the city's elite at this world-class destination.

Highlights

Iconic Art Deco tower in the heart of Midtown Manhattan rising 38 stories and designated as a New York City landmark building.
Property features include a renovated lobby with bronze finishes, a brand-new conference amenity, and panoramic city views.
Prestigious building tenants include Zamir Equities, Morton’s The Steakhouse, Jonathan Rose Companies, and more.
Situated within steps of Grand Central Terminal, surrounded by high-end retail, fine dining, and world-class hotels.

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Amenities

  • 24 Hour Access
  • Bus Line
  • Metro/Subway
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Restaurant
  • Car Charging Station

Major Tenants

Tenant SF Occupied Lease End Date
Inter Parfums, Inc 17,342 SF 4/30/2024
Jonathan Rose Companies 9,599 SF
Morton's The Steakhouse 12,914 SF 10/23/2013
Pace University Midtown 16,929 SF 9/30/2022
Sadis & Goldberg LLP 9,599 SF 8/31/2024
Schoeman, Updike, Kaufman, & Gerber LLP 13,054 SF 12/2/2022
Tapad Inc 20,955 SF
Tommy Bahama 15,000 SF
Value Line 20,000 SF 3/31/2027

Public Transportation

Commuter RailDriveWalkDistance
Grand Central (Babylon Branch - Long Island Rail Road, Far Rockaway Branch - Long Island Rail Road, Hempstead Branch - Long Island Rail Road, Port Jefferson Branch - Long Island Rail Road, Port Washington Branch - Long Island Rail Road) 2 min 4 min 0.3 mi
Grand Central Terminal (Harlem Line - Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company (Metro-North), Hudson Line - Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company (Metro-North), New Haven Line - Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company (Metro-North)) 2 min 5 min 0.3 mi
Transit/SubwayDriveWalkDistance
5 Avenue-Bryant Park (7 - New York MTA Subway (The Subway)) 0 min 3 min 0.2 mi
Grand Central-42 St (42 St Shuttle - MTA New York City Transit) 1 min 4 min 0.2 mi
47-50 Streets-Rockefeller Center (B - New York MTA Subway (The Subway), D - New York MTA Subway (The Subway), F - New York MTA Subway (The Subway), M - New York MTA Subway (The Subway)) 0 min 6 min 0.4 mi
Grand Central-42 Street (4 - New York MTA Subway (The Subway), 42 St Shuttle - New York MTA Subway (The Subway), 5 - New York MTA Subway (The Subway), 6 - New York MTA Subway (The Subway), 7 - New York MTA Subway (The Subway)) 1 min 7 min 0.4 mi
42 Street-Bryant Park (B - New York MTA Subway (The Subway), D - New York MTA Subway (The Subway), F - New York MTA Subway (The Subway), M - New York MTA Subway (The Subway)) 2 min 7 min 0.4 mi
AirportDriveWalkDistance
Laguardia 17 min - 8.0 mi
Newark Liberty International 20 min - 14.5 mi
John F Kennedy International 26 min - 17.1 mi

Parking Details

Parking Available: Yes
Reserved: No
Type: Surface
Included in Rent: Yes
Kevin Driscoll 212-279-7600 The Feil Organization
Kevin Driscoll 212-279-7600 The Feil Organization