34-36 West 44th Street, The Bar Building Office Space

34-36 West 44th Street, The Bar Building Office Space
Built in 1922
190,000 SF
Design by Severance & Van Alen
Address: 34-36 West 44th Street Class: B
Cross Streets: Fifth & Sixth Avenues Size: 190,000 SF
Year built: 1922 Architect: Severance & Van Alen

The office mid-rise located at 34-36 West 44th Street is also known as The Bar Building. It was completed in 1922 and designed by Severance & Van Alen. The building, located in an area once known as ‘Club Row,’ was home to the New York City Bar Association. It was named a New York City Landmark in 1966 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. Currently, The Bar Building offers high-quality office space and houses various high-profile tenants in diverse industries. 

190 KSF of Class B Times Square Office Space

The Bar Building at 34-36 West 44th Street incorporates 190,000 square feet of Class B Times Square office space across 30 privately owned office condominiums. The 14-story property is owned by The Bar Building Condominium Association and includes 12,000 square feet of retail space. Floorplates average 9,000 square feet in size, and amenities include upgraded elevators, a 24/7 attended, ornate lobby, high ceilings allowing abundant southern light, and large windows. 

Getting to and from 34-36 West 44th Street

The Bar Building is located just two blocks from Grand Central Terminal, Bryant Park, and the New York Public Library. Neighbors include the NY Yacht Club, the Yale, Penn, Princeton, and Harvard clubs, and several hotels like the Sofitel, Mansfield, and Club Quarters. Those working in the building have easy access to all parts of the city via the subway and bus lines at Grand Central Station, while numerous upscale restaurants and shops are within walking distance.

Who is renting office space at 34-36 West 44th Street?

34-36 West 44th Street is home to high-profile tenants in industries like financial services, insurance, transportation, media and entertainment, and healthcare. Notable tenants include Allstate, KGK Group, Primeview, the New York Musical Festival, and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. 

How much is the rent price for office space at 34-36 West 44th Street?

Average asking rents at The Bar Building start at $50 per square foot, significantly more affordable than the average rent commanded in Midtown Manhattan. Tenants enjoy modern amenities, upgraded building infrastructure, access to world-class restaurants, shops, and hotels, and easy access to public transportation. The property at 34-36 West 44th Street is ideal for small and mid-sized businesses looking to rent modern office space in a transit-oriented location that appeals to young talent. 

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