Building Details

Year Built 1927

Stories 31

Construction Art Deco

Spaces For Lease

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The Graybar Building

Floor

16

Size

2,839 SF

Type

OFFICE

Rate

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Availability

AVAILABLE, Now

Sublease

No

- Located on Lexington Avenue at 43rd Street directly above Grand Central Terminal,... 420 Lexington Avenue offers superior, Class-A office space in the heart of Manhattan, making it one of New York City’s most sought-after addresses. The 31-story, 1.5 million-square-foot tower, also known as the Graybar Building, was originally constructed in 1927 by the architectural firm Sloan & Robertson. It is a stellar example of Art Deco style and was once among the largest office buildings in the world. Today, its large floor plates and 32-passenger elevator cabs facilitate seamless movement throughout the building for tenants of all sizes. Tenants also enjoy the convenience and luxury of an on-site Equinox fitness club and direct access to Grand Central Terminal. - Completed in 1927 as one of the last structures of “Terminal City,” 1654the master plan for the area surrounding Grand Central Terminal, 420 Lexington is a defining piece of architecture. A mélange of Babylonian and Byzantine motifs, the building’s severely cubist setback massing is enlivened by relief sculptures, tile and metalwork, including figures that flank the monumental entries bearing the symbols of the four elements of earth, water, air and fire. Interiors include elaborately polychromed ceilings and ornamental bronze grills, doors and fixtures as well as wall and floor mosaics. A fanciful touch is the metal rats that adorn the ship cable-like struts of the main entrance, a detailed architect John Sloane intended to strike a “maritime note” in keeping with Grand Central’s significance as a transportation hub. - The building seamlessly merges into Grand Central Terminal via the Graybar Passage, a beautifully proportioned Romanesque hall of vaulted ceilings and bronze chandeliers that connects Lexington Avenue with the Terminals’ luminous Great Hall. A central nave is adorned with a large mural by the artist Edward Trumbull, also responsible for the murals that adorn the lobby of the adjacent Chrysler Building. Six Metro-North train platforms lead off from the Graybar Passage, making the building integral to commuting in the city. - 420 Lexington was originally named after a major early tenant, the Graybar Electric Company, a communications and telephone firm who listed the building as their corporate headquarters from 1927 to 1982. SL Green acquired a long-term operating lease on the building in 1988 and initiated a major restoration of the structure by the architectural firm of Beyer Blinder Belle, which included construction of a new entrance canopy and storefronts. A superb realization of aesthetics, technology, modern amenities, services and systems, joined to one of the greatest locations in New York City, the Graybar Building was made an official NYC Landmark in 2016. - Direct access to Grand Central Terminal - Tenant-controlled HVAC - Operable windows - Equinox fitness club in building

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420 Lexington Avenue, also known as the Graybar Building, is a 31-story Class-A office tower completed in 1927 and restored as a designated NYC Landmark. The building is notable for its large floor plates and 32-passenger elevator cabs designed to support efficient tenant movement. Tenant-controlled HVAC and operable windows are available, along with an on-site Equinox fitness club.

The building provides direct access to Grand Central Terminal via the Graybar Passage, connecting Lexington Avenue with the Terminal’s Great Hall. Six Metro-North train platforms lead off from the Graybar Passage, positioning the property as integrated with daily commuting.

The building also offers architectural and interior details reflecting its Art Deco design, including ornate entrances and decorative interior finishes described in the building’s public remarks. Leasing features include tenant-controlled climate systems and building amenities on site.

Key Highlights

• 31‑story, 1.5 million SF Class‑A office tower at 420 Lexington Avenue (Graybar Building)
• Direct access to Grand Central Terminal via the Graybar Passage connecting Lexington Avenue to the Terminal’s Great Hall
• Tenant‑controlled HVAC plus operable windows

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Law Debenture Business To Business Service Silverman & Sardar LLP Law Firm Younkins & Schecter LLP Law Firm Klein Richard S Law Firm Sternberg Law Firm, ... Law Firm

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Trade Area within ½ mile

85,433

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Demographics for 10170, NY

40

Population

5

Households

8

Avg Household Size

19

Median Age

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

13.1% 2019

15.4% 2020

17.6% 2021

19.1% 2022

20.2% 2023

20.9% 2024

19.9% 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?

Office building - Class-A office tower with direct access to Grand Central Terminal and tenant-controlled HVAC.

Where is this office building located?

The property is located at 420 Lexington Ave New York, NY.

What are key features of this property?

This property features: 31‑story, 1.5 million SF Class‑A office tower at 420 Lexington Avenue (Graybar Building); Direct access to Grand Central Terminal via the Graybar Passage connecting Lexington Avenue to the Terminal’s Great Hall; Tenant‑controlled HVAC plus operable windows