Art Nouveau-style office building at 19 West 21st Street, NYC, also known as The Spero Building.

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Total Floors: 12

Available: 1,075-1,775 SF

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Address: 19 West 21st Street Class: B
Cross Streets: 5th Avenue & 6th Avenue Size: 120,000 SF
Year built: 1908 Architect: Robert D. Kohn

You know that feeling when you walk into an office and immediately think “this is it”? That’s what happens at 19 West 21st Street office space. While everyone else fights for sterile cubicles in another forgettable high-rise, you could work in an Art Nouveau masterpiece with a soul. This 1908 Chelsea building brings together everything you want: authentic loft-style spaces, prime location between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, and the kind of character that makes clients remember you.

A Storied Chelsea Address That Works for You

19 West 21st Street office space puts you right in Chelsea’s Ladies’ Mile Historic District. Built by millinery wholesaler David Spero in 1908, this Art Nouveau building has character you won’t find in glass towers. Architect Robert D. Kohn designed something special here—12 stories of workspace that feels authentic. You get 120,000 square feet of Class B office space that balances history with modern business needs. Mehra Properties has owned and managed the building since the 1980s, maintaining its unique personality.

Office Spaces That Match Your Vision

19 West 21st Street office space delivers generous loft-style layouts averaging 21,000 square feet per floor. You’ll appreciate the high ceilings and large windows that define these authentic Chelsea workspaces. The building sits perfectly between Fifth and Sixth Avenues in Midtown South. Creative companies love the flexibility these spaces offer for customization. Your team gets room to spread out and make the space truly yours.

Building Features That Support Your Workday

You’ll find everything needed for productive days at 19 West 21st Street office space.

  • Street-Level Retail: Ground floor shops like Abracadabra add energy and convenience to your daily routine.
  • Flexible Floorplates: Large open layouts let you configure your workspace exactly how you want it.
  • Natural Light: Oversized windows throughout the building keep your team energized and focused all day.
  • Historic Architecture: Art Nouveau details create an inspiring environment that clients and employees appreciate.
  • Professional Management: Mehra Properties maintains the building with attention to both preservation and modern needs.

Getting Here (and Everywhere Else) Made Simple

Your commute becomes easier when you lease at 19 West 21st Street office space. The 23rd Street Station sits just blocks away with 6, R, and W train access. Madison Square Park provides a peaceful lunch spot within walking distance. Chelsea’s restaurants and shops surround you, making client meetings and team outings convenient. Moreover, hotels nearby mean out-of-town visitors can stay close to your office.

Your Future Office Neighbors

You’ll join a community of creative professionals who’ve already discovered this Chelsea gem. Sound Performance and Nobody’s Perfekt Media represent the media companies calling this building home. Design firm SPK Lewis brings architectural expertise to the tenant mix. Physical Therapy Associates of New York and Tri State Office Interiors add professional services diversity. Together, these tenants create a dynamic environment where different industries intersect and inspire each other.

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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.