Office building at 136 Madison Avenue, located in close proximity to the Empire State Building.

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Total Floors: 17

Available: 18,414-20,393 SF

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Address: 136 Madison Avenue Class: A
Cross Streets: Broadway & Fifth Avenue Size: 360,000 SF
Year built: 1916 Architect: Sommerfeld & Steckler

Let’s talk about what really matters when you’re hunting for that next business home. Tired of cookie-cutter glass boxes with zero personality? 136 Madison Avenue office space might just be your Midtown Manhattan answer.

Not Just Another Pretty Facade

This Murray Hill building isn’t some shiny new construction pretending to have character. Built in 1916 by architects Sommerfeld & Steckler, 136 Madison Avenue office space has history in its bones. Once the bustling heart of Manhattan’s lingerie industry as the Backer Building, it’s now where forward-thinking companies across tech, finance, and education make their mark. At 360,000 square feet spread across 17 stories, it’s substantial without being overwhelming—just the right size to matter without losing that personal touch.

Offices That Don’t Make You Hate Mondays

You spend more waking hours at work than at home. So why not work somewhere that makes it pleasant? At 136 Madison Avenue office space, the 18,364-square-foot floor plates give you breathing room without shouting distance issues. The polished concrete floors aren’t just trendy—they’re practical and look good even with coffee stains. Glass walls let light flow through instead of trapping you in fluorescent purgatory. And the HVAC actually works year-round (a miracle in Manhattan), so no more passive-aggressive thermostat wars with your office neighbors.

The Little Things That Make Monday-Friday Bearable

Life’s too short for depressing workspaces. Here’s what makes showing up worthwhile:

  • Escape Hatch: A $1.5 million rooftop deck is perfect for those moments when you need fresh air before responding to that email.
  • Lobby That Impresses: Art Deco details that remind you why you chose a historic building with personality over a glass cube.
  • Double Entry: Access from both Madison Avenue and 31st Street means your morning coffee detour doesn’t make you late.
  • Green Credentials: LEED Silver certification isn’t just good karma—it means better air quality while you’re grinding through quarterly reports.
  • Bathrooms That Don’t Depress: High-end facilities that won’t make you want to hold it until you get home (we’ve all been there).

Actually Getting To Work Without Losing Your Mind

Stuck in a sweat-soaked subway car is no way to start your day. From 136 Madison Avenue, you’re steps from the 28th Street Station serving lines 6, N, R, and W—connecting you to practically anywhere without needing three transfers. Forgot lunch? Dozens of options surround you. Need inspiration? Glance up at the Empire State Building nearby—a daily reminder that impossible things get built by people just like you.

Your Business In Good Company

Your address says more about you than your business cards ever will. Current tenants include wellness disruptor Nutrafol, tech-forward ComplySci, Syracuse University’s NYC hub, production powerhouse Jupiter Entertainment, and design innovator Bernhardt. Coworking giant Regus didn’t just lease the 15th and 16th floors—they committed until 2031. They’re not fools with their real estate dollars, and neither are you.

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Building Location & Nearby Public Transportation

Nearby Transportation

Subway

33rd Street (6) - 8 minutes Walk
34th Street–Herald Square - 8 minutes Walk
28th Street (16NR) - 5 minutes Walk

Bus

West 32nd Street & Avenue of the Americas - 7 minutes Walk
West 31st Street/6th Avenue - 7 minutes Walk
West 34th Street/Broadway - 8 minutes Walk
5th Avenue & West 33rd Street - 3 minutes Walk
East 34th Street & Park Avenue - 4 minutes Walk
East 34th Street & 3rd Avenue - 8 minutes Walk
Madison Avenue & East 33rd Street - 2 minutes Walk
Madison Avenue & East 29th Street - 4 minutes Walk

Important Information

Listings are presented for illustrative purposes only; they may no longer be available and are provided merely as an exemplary representation of the types of spaces in a given neighborhood for a given price.