Art Deco Office
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220 East 42nd Street, New York, NY 10017
37-story Art-Deco office building with a distinctive rotating globe feature in the lobby and close proximity to Grand Central Terminal.
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Property Size1,153,820 SF
Days on Market48
Property Features for 220 East 42nd Street
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
1,153,820 SF
Class
Class A
Property subtype
Office
Building Details
Building Size
1,153,820 SF
Year Built
2026
Stories
37
Construction
Art Deco
Listing Agency:
Cushman & Wakefield | Midtown Manhattan
Listed By:
Tara Stacom
(212) 841-7843
Source:
Cushmanwakefield
Added: Jul 24
Changed: Sep 8
Last Checked: Sep 7 at 7:05AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
220 East 42nd Street is a 37-story Art-Deco office skyscraper designed by Raymond Hood and John Mead Howells and finished in 1930. The building is also recognized as a National Historic Landmark (designated in 1989). The lobby features a dramatic black glass-domed ceiling with a world-sized indoor globe set in the center, described as rotating and partially set into the floor.
The property is identified as the former headquarters for The New York Daily News and is located just a block and a half from Grand Central Terminal, with access to nearby subway and Metro-North commutes referenced in the remarks.
Prebuilt space is noted for this offering. The remarks also describe tower-floor views of the East River and downtown Manhattan’s skyline.
The property is identified as the former headquarters for The New York Daily News and is located just a block and a half from Grand Central Terminal, with access to nearby subway and Metro-North commutes referenced in the remarks.
Prebuilt space is noted for this offering. The remarks also describe tower-floor views of the East River and downtown Manhattan’s skyline.
Key Highlights
- 220 East 42nd Street is a 37‑story Art‑Deco skyscraper originally built as headquarters for The New York Daily News.
- Finished in 1930; designed by architects Raymond Hood and John Mead Howells (also credited with the Tribune Tower in Chicago).
- Designated as both a New York City landmark and a National Historic Landmark in 1989.
Property Analytics
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Trade Area within ½ mile
73,512
Businesses Nearby
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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
$54.08 /SF/Yr
Avg Asking Price
$37–$79 /SF/Yr
Price Range
36,348 SF
Avg Space Size
Vacancy Rate% for Office in Northeast region
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What type of property is this?
Office building - 37-story Art-Deco office building with a distinctive rotating globe feature in the lobby and close proximity to Grand Central Terminal.
Where is this office building located?
The property is located at 220 East 42nd Street New York, NY.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 220 East 42nd Street is a 37‑story Art‑Deco skyscraper originally built as headquarters for The New York Daily News.; Finished in 1930; designed by architects Raymond Hood and John Mead Howells (also credited with the Tribune Tower in Chicago).; Designated as both a New York City landmark and a National Historic Landmark in 1989.
