Prebuilt Double Corner Office
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220 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017
Prebuilt double corner office unit in a landmark Art-Deco skyscraper near Grand Central Terminal.
Property Size4,192 SF
Days on Market393
Property Features for 220 E 42nd St
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
4,192 SF
Property subtype
OFFICE
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: Jul 3, 2025
Changed: Jul 28
Last Checked: Jul 29 at 3:23PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
220 E 42nd St is a 37-story Art-Deco office skyscraper originally built as headquarters for The New York Daily News. The property is a designated National Historic Landmark and was finished in 1930 by architects Raymond Hood and John Mead Howells. Building features include a dramatic lobby with a black glass-domed ceiling and a large indoor globe.
This offering is a prebuilt double corner unit, positioned within walking distance of Grand Central Terminal. The tower’s upper floors are noted for views of the East River and downtown Manhattan’s skyline.
The space is presented as an office suite configured for immediate occupancy, with the double-corner layout designed to take advantage of its prominent placement within the building.
This offering is a prebuilt double corner unit, positioned within walking distance of Grand Central Terminal. The tower’s upper floors are noted for views of the East River and downtown Manhattan’s skyline.
The space is presented as an office suite configured for immediate occupancy, with the double-corner layout designed to take advantage of its prominent placement within the building.
Key Highlights
- Prebuilt double corner office unit in a landmark Art‑Deco skyscraper at 220 East 42nd St (Daily News Building)
- 37‑story building finished in 1930, designed by Raymond Hood and John Mead Howells
- National Historic Landmark designation in 1989; recognized by New York City’s landmark agency
Property Analytics
Current Use
Lease Details
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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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Office units - Prebuilt double corner office unit in a landmark Art-Deco skyscraper near Grand Central Terminal.
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The property is located at 220 E 42nd St New York, NY.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Prebuilt double corner office unit in a landmark Art‑Deco skyscraper at 220 East 42nd St (Daily News Building); 37‑story building finished in 1930, designed by Raymond Hood and John Mead Howells; National Historic Landmark designation in 1989; recognized by New York City’s landmark agency
