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Office Space for Lease – 126 Fifth Avenue

Address: 126 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, 10011
Price: $6,100/month
Square Feet: 1,315 SF
Type: Office Space (can be used for retail/showroom)

Property Overview:

Located on Fifth Avenue in the heart of the Flatiron District — one of Manhattan’s most prestigious, historic, and centrally connected neighborhoods — 126 Fifth Avenue offers 1,315 SF of versatile office space at an exceptional value. The building is a classic pre-war commercial property situated in the iconic Ladies’ Mile Historic District, surrounded by world-class shopping, tech headquarters, universities, and tourist destinations. This space is currently configured for office use but features an open, flexible floor plan with high ceilings, excellent natural light, and a prime Fifth Avenue address just steps from Madison Square Park, Union Square, and the Flatiron Building. Ideal for creative agencies, design studios, tech startups, showrooms, or corporate headquarters seeking a prestigious Midtown South location at a competitive price point.

Key Features:

Prime Fifth Avenue / Flatiron District Location:

• Situated on Fifth Avenue between 20th and 21st Streets — one of Manhattan’s most famous thoroughfares, in the heart of the Flatiron District, a dynamic hub for tech, media, fashion, and creative industries
• Located within the Ladies’ Mile Historic District, offering a prestigious address with rich architectural heritage and iconic turn-of-the-century commercial buildings
• Just steps from Madison Square Park (23rd-26th Streets between Fifth and Madison) — a beloved green space featuring the famous Shake Shack, rotating art installations, a dog run, playgrounds, and year-round community events that draw thousands of daily visitors
• Minutes from Union Square (14th Street) — home to one of NYC’s largest farmers’ markets (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday), a major transit hub, and a bustling retail corridor with Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, and flagship stores
• Short walk to the Flatiron Building, Eataly, and the High Line, as well as the trendy shops and restaurants of Chelsea, NoMad, and Gramercy
• Surrounded by premier retail destinations including Soho (south), Chelsea (west), and Midtown (north), placing your business at the center of Manhattan’s commercial and cultural ecosystem

High-Traffic, 24/7 Neighborhood:

• The Flatiron District is a true 24/7 neighborhood, with steady foot traffic from office workers, residents, NYU students, tourists, and shoppers at all hours
• Fifth Avenue itself is one of NYC’s busiest retail corridors, drawing millions of annual visitors from around the world
• The area is home to major corporate headquarters (including Meta, Google, and numerous tech startups), creative agencies, and fashion showrooms, ensuring a consistent daytime professional presence
• Evening and weekend traffic is driven by the neighborhood’s thriving restaurant scene, Madison Square Park events, and proximity to Union Square and Chelsea nightlife
• The neighborhood’s mix of historic charm and modern energy makes it ideal for businesses seeking prestige, visibility, and accessibility

Spacious, Flexible Layout – 1,315 SF:

• 1,315 SF of open, flexible office space — offering ample room for workstations, private offices, conference rooms, or creative studio setups
• Currently configured for office use but easily adaptable for retail, showroom, design studio, or creative agency space with minimal build-out
• High ceilings and oversized windows provide excellent natural light — a valuable asset for any workspace or retail concept
• Attractive street-level or second-floor presence (depending on exact unit) with strong visibility on Fifth Avenue — a prestigious address that commands attention
• Open floor plan ready for customization to suit your specific business needs
• At $4.64 per square foot, this represents exceptional value for office space on Fifth Avenue — one of the most competitive rates in the neighborhood

Exceptional Transit Access:

• Moments from the 23rd Street station (N, Q, R, W) , providing direct connections to Midtown, Union Square, Downtown, and Brooklyn
• Close to the 28th Street station (6) and 23rd Street station (C, E) , offering additional subway options
• Short walk to Union Square station (4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R, W) — one of NYC’s busiest and most connected transit hubs
• Nearby 14th Street and 23rd Street bus routes serve the area (M1, M2, M3, M7, M14, M23)
• Convenient for commuters from New Jersey (via PATH at 23rd Street), Brooklyn, Queens, and all parts of Manhattan
• Excellent bike infrastructure with multiple Citi Bike stations and protected bike lanes on Fifth Avenue and Broadway

Diverse, High-Traffic Customer Base:

• Office professionals — thousands of daily workers in the Flatiron District’s thriving tech, media, fashion, and finance sectors
• Residents — a dense, affluent residential population in Flatiron, NoMad, Chelsea, and Gramercy
• NYU students and faculty — a short walk from NYU’s main campus, with over 50,000 students and thousands of faculty/staff in the area
• Tourists — Fifth Avenue is a global destination, attracting millions of visitors annually to the Flatiron Building, Madison Square Park, and nearby landmarks
• Shoppers and diners — the neighborhood’s world-class retail, restaurants, and nightlife draw visitors from across the city and around the world

Ideal for businesses such as:

• Creative agency or design studio
• Tech startup or co-working space
• Law firm or financial services office
• Showroom or flagship retail concept
• Architecture or real estate firm
• Photography or art studio
• Nonprofit or foundation headquarters
• Fashion or jewelry showroom

Highlights:

✔ 1,315 SF of flexible office space in the heart of the Flatiron District
✔ $6,100/month** — exceptional value at just **$4.64 per square foot
✔ Prestigious Fifth Avenue address in the Ladies’ Mile Historic District
✔ Steps from Madison Square Park and Union Square
✔ High ceilings and excellent natural light throughout
✔ Open, flexible floor plan — ideal for office, studio, or showroom use
✔ Strong, diverse foot traffic — professionals, residents, students, and tourists
✔ Unbeatable transit access — N, Q, R, W, 6, C, E, 4, 5, L trains plus multiple bus routes
✔ Surrounded by world-class dining, shopping, and cultural landmarks

Conclusion:

126 Fifth Avenue offers a rare opportunity for businesses and entrepreneurs seeking prestigious, well-located, and remarkably affordable office space in the heart of the Flatiron District — one of Manhattan’s most dynamic, historic, and centrally connected neighborhoods. With 1,315 SF of flexible, light-filled space, a prime Fifth Avenue address steps from Madison Square Park and Union Square, and access to a high-traffic, diverse customer base of professionals, residents, students, and tourists, this property is perfect for creative agencies, tech startups, design studios, or showrooms looking to establish a presence in a neighborhood known for its energy, prestige, and convenience — all at an unbeatable value of $4.64 per square foot.

Contact us today to schedule a private tour and secure this prime Flatiron District office space!