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Class A Office Tower with Harbor Views

199 Water St, New York, NY 10038

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For lease at 199 Water Street, this 1984-built tower offers column-free floor plates and 24/7 attended lobby service.

Space Size35,810 SF
Days on Market508

Property Features for 199 Water St

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 35,810 SF
Class A
Property subtype OFFICE
Lease Type Gross

Site & Location

Neighborhood South Street Seaport

Amenities

24/7 attended lobby
destination dispatch elevators
bicycle room with locker rooms and showers
full-service parking garage
direct meter electric
messenger center
sundry shop
US mail drop
emergency back-up power
supplemental HVAC and electric
full-service café
distributed antenna system
LEED EB: O&M certified
WiredScore Platinum Certified
granite-clad atrium lobby with original paintings
South Street Seaport shopping and dining

Building Details

Year Built 1984
Tenancy Multi

Spaces For Lease

at 199 Water St
One Seaport Plaza $60/SF/Yr
Floor 16
Size 35,810 SF
Type OFFICE
Lease Type GROSS
Availability AVAILABLE, 30 Days
Sublease No
- A 35-story structure with approximately 933,310 rentable square feet, built in 1984.
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Listing Agency: Cushman & Wakefield | Midtown Manhattan
Listed By: John Cefaly
Source: Moodyscre
Added: Jun 20, 2025 Changed: Nov 1 Last Checked: Nov 8 at 7:53AM

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Built in 1984 by Jack Resnick & Sons, this office tower spans a large, efficiently configured footprint and features virtually column-free floors averaging about 36,000 square feet, supporting expansive, flexible layouts. The building has a fully renovated, granite-clad atrium lobby and includes a 24/7 attended lobby with destination dispatch elevators. Tenant amenities include a dedicated bicycle room with locker rooms and showers, as well as a full-service parking garage with direct lobby access. Additional services and building systems include messenger center, sundry shop, US mail drop, emergency back-up power, supplemental HVAC and electric, and a distributed antennae system to enhance cellular communication.

The property is located at the gateway to the Seaport District on the Fulton Street corridor at 199 Water Street. It offers harbor, Brooklyn Bridge, and downtown skyline views, and is described as being within a three-minute walk of 12 subway lines, PATH trains, water taxis, ferries, and the downtown heliport. Bicycle room and waterfront green spaces along the East River Esplanade are also noted.

The building is LEED EB:O&M certified and has earned the EPA’s Energy Star certification, with WiredScore Platinum certification reported for the property.

Key Highlights

  • 1984‑built office tower at 199 Water Street with approximately 36,500 SF virtually column‑free floor plates
  • LEED EB:O&M Certified and Energy Star certified, plus WiredScore Platinum certification (U.S. Green Building Council and WiredScore)
  • 24/7 attended lobby and destination dispatch elevators

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Current Use

Nationwide Insurance: Aon ... Insurance Agency Small Joshua Insurance Agency The Legal Aid Society Law Firm Seneca Insurance Co Financial Advisor Motto® Marketing & Advertising

Suggested Use

Top Pick Pet Grooming Service Nursing Home Clothing & Fashion Store Buffet Parking Lot & Garage Plumbing Service

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

Multi-tenant
Tenancy
NNN (Triple Net)
Lease Type
$9.00 /SF/Yr
CAM

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

33,222
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 10038, NY

25,332
Population
12,624
Households
2
Avg Household Size
33
Median Age
62%
College-Educated
83%
High-School Grad
0.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
84,440
Density / Sq Mi
$115,121
Median Household Income
$87,698
Median Earnings
$3,140
Median Rent
$865,700
Median Home Value
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Market

Lease Benchmarks for New York, NY

$63.91 /SF/Yr
Avg Asking Price
$37–$185 /SF/Yr
Price Range
40,300 SF
Avg Space Size

This space is priced 6% below the average of $63.91 /SF/Yr.

Properties on Market for Office buildings in New York

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Aug
Sep
Oct

Vacancy Rate% for Office in Northeast region

13.1% 2019
15.4% 2020
17.6% 2021
19.1% 2022
20.2% 2023
20.9% 2024
19.9% 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Office building - For lease at 199 Water Street, this 1984-built tower offers column-free floor plates and 24/7 attended lobby service.
Where is this office building located?
The property is located at 199 Water St New York, NY.
What is the lease rate?
The lease rate is $60 SF/Yr.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1984‑built office tower at 199 Water Street with approximately 36,500 SF virtually column‑free floor plates; LEED EB:O&M Certified and Energy Star certified, plus WiredScore Platinum certification (U.S. Green Building Council and WiredScore); 24/7 attended lobby and destination dispatch elevators
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