Art-Deco Office
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220 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017
37-story Art-Deco office building with rotating globe lobby, offering efficient layouts with offices, conference rooms, bullpen, pantry, and reception.
Property Size13,716 SF
Days on Market1262
Property Features for 220 E 42nd St
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
13,716 SF
Property subtype
OFFICE
Additional Details
Flexible Term
Yes
Building Details
Year Built
1930
Stories
37
Construction
Art Deco
Listing Agency:
Cushman & Wakefield | Midtown Manhattan
(212) 841-7843
Listed By:
Tara Stacom
Source:
Moodyscre
Added: Feb 14, 2023
Changed: Jul 27
Last Checked: Jul 29 at 12:11PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
220 East 42nd Street is a 37-story Art-Deco skyscraper designed by Raymond Hood and John Mead Howells. Completed in 1930, the building was originally the headquarters for The New York Daily News and is recognized as a National Historic Landmark.
The lobby features a large rotating globe under a black glass-domed ceiling. Interior finishes include black glass and colored marble, with meteorological equipment and clocks displaying times in cities around the globe.
The available space is described as efficient, with 17 offices, 3 conference rooms, a large bullpen, pantry, and reception. The offering notes that short-term is being considered.
The lobby features a large rotating globe under a black glass-domed ceiling. Interior finishes include black glass and colored marble, with meteorological equipment and clocks displaying times in cities around the globe.
The available space is described as efficient, with 17 offices, 3 conference rooms, a large bullpen, pantry, and reception. The offering notes that short-term is being considered.
Key Highlights
- 37‑story Art‑Deco office building finished in 1930, designed by Raymond Hood and John Mead Howells.
- National Historic Landmark designated in 1989; originally the headquarters for The New York Daily News.
- Daily News Building located a block and a half from Grand Central Terminal, with convenient Grand Central subway and Metro‑North commutes.
Property Analytics
Current Use
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Trade Area within ½ mile
61,874
Businesses Nearby
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Business Placement
Demographics for 10017, NY
17,401
Population
12,866
Households
1.4
Avg Household Size
38
Median Age
85%
College-Educated
97%
High-School Grad
0.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
58,003
Density / Sq Mi
$132,518
Median Household Income
$94,214
Median Earnings
$2,980
Median Rent
$808,200
Median Home Value
Market
Lease Benchmarks for New York, NY
$52.42 /SF/Yr
Avg Asking Price
$4.17–$240 /SF/Yr
Price Range
5,627 SF
Avg Space Size
Vacancy Rate% for Office in Northeast region
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What type of property is this?
Office units - 37-story Art-Deco office building with rotating globe lobby, offering efficient layouts with offices, conference rooms, bullpen, pantry, and reception.
Where is this office units located?
The property is located at 220 E 42nd St New York, NY.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 37‑story Art‑Deco office building finished in 1930, designed by Raymond Hood and John Mead Howells.; National Historic Landmark designated in 1989; originally the headquarters for The New York Daily News.; Daily News Building located a block and a half from Grand Central Terminal, with convenient Grand Central subway and Metro‑North commutes.
