390 Park Avenue, Lever House: iconic, modern office building in NYC’s Plaza District

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Total Floors: 24

Available: 3,450-3,475 SF

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Address: 390 Park Avenue Class: A
Cross Streets: 53rd & 54th Streets Size: 275,000 SF
Year built: 1952 Architect: Gordon Bunschaft of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill

Forget boring office towers with tiny windows and outdated everything. 390 Park Avenue office space puts you inside Lever House—the building that basically invented the modern glass skyscraper. You’ll work where architectural history was made, right in the center of everything that matters in Midtown Manhattan.

The Building That Started It All

Here’s what makes this place special: back in 1952, nobody was building office towers like this. Gordon Bunschaft designed Lever House as one of America’s first all-glass International Style buildings, and it completely changed how people thought about office space. The building became a New York City landmark in 1983 and made it onto the National Register of Historic Places the same year. You’re not just getting an office—you’re getting a piece of history. The 1916 zoning laws let builders skip the typical stepped-back design if they used 25% or less of their lot, which is exactly what happened here. RFR Realty bought the building in 1998 and spent millions upgrading everything while keeping that iconic look. They even replaced the entire glass wall in 2001 to bring it up to modern standards.

What Your Office Actually Looks Like

390 Park Avenue office space gives you 267,000 square feet of Class A workspace spread across 24 floors, and every single foot of it feels premium. Those famous blue-green glass walls aren’t just for show—they’re heat-resistant and designed to keep maintenance costs down, which means more money stays in your budget. The windows don’t open, but honestly, you won’t miss it because the climate control actually works. RFR’s $25 million renovation in 2001 updated everything that matters while keeping everything that makes this building special. Your workspace combines that mid-century modern vibe with all the tech and comfort you need to actually get work done.

Amenities That Work for You

Working at 390 Park Avenue office space means access to carefully curated amenities that enhance your daily experience:

  • Ground Floor Dining: Casa Lever restaurant serves exceptional cuisine steps from your office, perfect for client meetings or grabbing lunch without leaving the building.
  • Cultural Programming: The Lever House Art Collection transforms your lobby visits into inspiring moments with world-class contemporary art exhibits that rotate regularly.
  • Retail Convenience: 15,000 square feet of retail space provides essential services and shopping options right in your building.
  • Historic Prestige: Your business address carries the weight of architectural significance, impressing clients and partners who recognize this landmark’s importance.
  • Modern Infrastructure: Upgraded systems throughout the building ensure reliable technology, climate control, and security that meets today’s business demands.

Getting Here Won’t Ruin Your Day

Your commute to 390 Park Avenue office space is about as easy as it gets in Manhattan. You’re right on Park Avenue between East 53rd and 54th Streets, which puts you in the sweet spot of the Plaza District and Midtown access. The Fifth Avenue-53rd Street subway station serves the E and M lines and sits practically next door. Central Park is a few blocks north when you need fresh air, and Times Square is close enough for after-work plans but far enough away that tourists won’t clog your morning routine. Taxis and rideshares pick up easily on Park Avenue, and everything from lunch spots to dry cleaners fills the surrounding blocks.

You’ll Be in Good Company

390 Park Avenue office space attracts companies that know quality when they see it, and the building stays fully leased because tenants actually want to stay here. Your neighbors include Arconic, Classic Realty, Hellman & Friedman, RFR, and Sanders Capital—serious businesses that chose this address for good reasons. Financial services companies especially love the professional environment and central location, but the tenant mix gives you networking opportunities across different industries. Casa Lever restaurant and the art collection on the ground floor make this building a destination, not just a place to work, which means your clients and partners will actually be impressed when they visit.

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Building Location & Nearby Public Transportation

Nearby Transportation

Subway

53rd Street–Lexington Avenue - 4 minutes Walk
53rd Street–5th Avenue - 6 minutes Walk
51st Street (6) - 4 minutes Walk
59th Street (456) - 6 minutes Walk
Lexington Avenue–59th Street - 8 minutes Walk

Bus

East 50th Street/3rd Avenue - 9 minutes Walk
East 50th Street/Lexington Avenue - 7 minutes Walk
East 50th Street/Madison Avenue - 7 minutes Walk
East 50th Street/5th Avenue - 8 minutes Walk
East 49th Street/Lexington Avenue - 8 minutes Walk
East 60th Street/Park Avenue - 7 minutes Walk
Madison Avenue/East 60th Street - 8 minutes Walk
Madison Avenue/East 59th Street - 7 minutes Walk
East 60th Street/Madison Avenue - 8 minutes Walk
East 60th Street/Lexington Avenue - 8 minutes Walk
East 57th Street & 3rd Avenue - 6 minutes Walk
East 57th Street & Lexington Avenue - 4 minutes Walk
Madison Avenue & East 54th Street - 3 minutes Walk
5th Avenue & West 56th Street - 6 minutes Walk
East 57th Street & Park Avenue - 3 minutes Walk
3rd Avenue & East 55th Street - 5 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.