305 East 47th Street, Class B office building in the United Nations submarket of Manhattan

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Total Floors: 12

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Address: 305 East 47th Street Class: B
Cross Streets: 47th & 48th Streets Size: 128,000 SF
Year built: 1928 Architect: Frank S. Parker

You need office space that works as hard as you do. At 305 East 47th Street office space, you’ll find exactly that—a Midtown Manhattan location where your business can thrive alongside international organizations and medical tenants.

A Building With History That Shapes Your Future

Built in 1928, this 12-story building brings together classic New York architecture with modern functionality. Architect Frank S. Parker designed the structure, which underwent extensive renovations in 1987. Today, Colliers International manages the property, maintaining its position as a premier address in the United Nations submarket. The building offers 128,000 square feet of Class B office space divided into 25 privately owned condominiums. You’ll appreciate how this unique ownership structure often translates to more flexible lease terms and personalized attention from individual owners.

Office Spaces Designed for Your Success

305 East 47th Street office space has layouts that offer real flexibility. With average floor plates of 13,000 square feet, you can scale your presence up or down based on your needs. Whether you need a compact suite for your startup or an entire floor for your growing team, you’ll find options here. The Class B designation means you get professional-grade space without the premium price tag of newer buildings. Natural light floods through the windows, and the pre-war construction provides the solid bones that modern businesses appreciate.

Amenities That Support Your Workday

Your team deserves amenities that make their daily routine smoother. At 305 East 47th Street office space, you’ll discover features that matter:

  • Fitness Center: Skip the expensive gym membership—work out before meetings or during lunch breaks right in your building.
  • 24/7 Attended Lobby: Your clients receive professional greetings any time they visit, while you enjoy the security of round-the-clock coverage.
  • On-Site Security and Management: Problems get solved quickly when management works in the same building, ensuring minimal disruption to your operations.
  • Keycard Building Access: Control who enters your workspace while giving your team convenient, secure entry at all hours.
  • Spacious Floor Plates: Those 13,000-square-foot floors mean you can design your office layout without feeling cramped or restricted.

Getting Here Couldn’t Be Easier

Your commute matters, and 305 East 47th Street delivers exceptional connectivity. Grand Central Terminal sits just blocks away, putting the 4, 5, 6, and 7 subway lines at your disposal. Need to catch Amtrak or MetroNorth for business trips? You’re perfectly positioned. The F.D.R. Drive and Queensboro Bridge provide quick car access to other boroughs and airports. Your team members coming from different directions will all find convenient routes to the office.

Join a Community of Global Leaders

Your neighbors at 305 East 47th Street office space include some impressive names. The Consulate General of Estonia operates here, along with the Permanent Missions of Kazakhstan, Sudan, and the United Arab Emirates. Plan International UN maintains offices in the building too. Medical professionals have chosen this address as well—NYU Langone Health and the Midtown Surgery Center call this building home. The American University of Beirut also keeps offices here. You’ll network with diplomats, healthcare leaders, and international organizations just by riding the elevator.

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Building Location & Nearby Public Transportation

Nearby Transportation

Bus

East 49th Street & 1st Avenue - 1 minute Walk
East 50th Street/2nd Avenue - 5 minutes Walk
East 50th Street/3rd Avenue - 7 minutes Walk
East 49th Street/3rd Avenue - 8 minutes Walk
East 49th Street/2nd Avenue - 4 minutes Walk
1st Avenue & Mitchell Place - 2 minutes Walk
1 Av/E 42 St - 7 minutes Walk
2nd Avenue & East 50th Street - 4 minutes Walk
2nd Avenue & East 54th Street - 9 minutes Walk
2nd Avenue & East 46th Street - 4 minutes Walk
3rd Avenue & East 47th Street - 7 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.