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Modernized Midtown Office Building

9 E 38th St New York, NY 10016

9 E 38th St, New York, NY, 10016
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12-story office building built in 1924 with renovations completed between 2017 and 2021.

Days on Market103

Property Features for 9 E 38th St

General Information

Standard status
Pending
Property subtype
Office
Listing agency BKREA
Listed by Bob Knakal · License #NY 10301211305
Source Crexi
Added: Apr 11 Updated: Jul 21 at 1:33PM Checked: Jul 21 at 1:33PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

9 East 38th Street is a 12-story commercial office building built in 1924 and completely modernized/renovated between 2017 and 2021. The property’s approximately 63,659 square foot footprint includes completed improvements to the building’s lobby, restrooms, elevators, mechanical systems, and windows.

The ground floor and basement are occupied by Japas NY, a karaoke and sushi establishment operating for 13 years. The current lease is not set to expire until October 2028, supporting continuity for future ownership.

Of the remaining 11 floors, 5 are currently leased to established tenants, including HSBC and Maxwell-Kates Inc. Average floorplate is approximately 5,200 RSF, providing flexible space for boutique office users. The building sits on the north side of East 38th Street between Fifth and Madison Avenues, in Midtown South, with multiple subway lines within a 10-minute walk and Bryant Park about a three-minute walk.

Key Highlights

  • 12‑story commercial office building built in 1924 with 63,659 SF of space
  • Completely modernized/renovated between 2017 and 2021, with $9+ million in upgrades
  • Ground floor and basement occupied by Japas NY (karaoke and sushi) with lease not expiring until October 2028

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

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Suggested Use

(Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Pet Grooming Service Buffet Locksmith (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Parking Lot & Garage Plumbing Service Electrical Service

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Office building - 12-story office building built in 1924 with renovations completed between 2017 and 2021.
Where is this office building located?
The property is located at 9 E 38th St New York, NY.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 12‑story commercial office building built in 1924 with 63,659 SF of space; Completely modernized/renovated between 2017 and 2021, with $9+ million in upgrades; Ground floor and basement occupied by Japas NY (karaoke and sushi) with lease not expiring until October 2028
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