An office building at 52 Duane Street, in close proximity to City Hall in Lower Manhattan, NYC.

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Total Floors: 10

Available: 1,769-12,343 SF

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Address: 52 Duane Street Class: B
Cross Streets: Elk Street & Reade Street Size: 102,000 SF
Year built: 1935 Architect: N/A

Picture yourself working in the ​​Civic Center area minutes from City Hall while paying Class B prices. That’s exactly what 52 Duane Street office space delivers—premium positioning without the premium price tag.

A Historic Foundation Meets Modern Opportunity

Built in 1935, this 10-story property has witnessed Downtown Manhattan’s evolution firsthand. You’ll find yourself surrounded by legal and government landmarks that matter. City Hall sits just blocks away. The Jacob Javits Federal Building and Foley Square frame your daily commute. Benjamin Partners owns and manages the building, while Newmark Knight Frank handles leasing. You get professional management with the responsiveness smaller buildings offer.

Office Spaces Designed for Real Work

52 Duane Street office space provides 102,000 square feet across ten floors. You’ll discover Class B spaces that punch above their weight class. Natural light fills most units through large windows. Floor plates accommodate both open layouts and traditional office configurations. Ground-floor retail adds convenience right where you need it. Small businesses find the sizing perfect for growth without overcommitting.

Amenities That Support Your Success

You deserve more than just four walls and fluorescent lights. Here’s what enhances your workday:

  • 24/7 Building Access: Your business doesn’t stop at 5 PM, and neither does your access.
  • On-Site Management: Problems get solved quickly when management works right down the hall.
  • Freight Elevator: Moving equipment or receiving deliveries becomes simple with dedicated freight service.
  • Flexible Lease Terms: You can negotiate terms that match your business trajectory and budget.
  • Street-Level Retail: Grab coffee, lunch, or essentials without leaving the building.

Getting There Couldn’t Be Easier

Your commute to Lower Manhattan transforms when you choose 52 Duane Street office space. The Chambers Street station connects you to the 4, 5, and 6 lines. Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall station adds J, M, and Z line options. You can reach Midtown in 15 minutes. Brooklyn takes even less time. Your team members coming from different boroughs will thank you. The New York County Supreme Court sits within walking distance. Federal offices cluster nearby for easy government business.

Join a Community of Professionals

You’ll share the building with established organizations that value location and practicality. The New York City Law Department maintains offices here. H&R Block serves clients from their street-level space. Legal firms like Weg & Myers chose this address for obvious reasons. AdvantageCare Physicians provides healthcare services to the neighborhood. Your business joins a professional ecosystem where networking happens naturally. 52 Duane Street office space puts you among peers who understand Downtown’s unique advantages.

Available Space

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Building Location & Nearby Public Transportation

Nearby Transportation

Subway

Fulton Street (236ACGJMZ) - 8 minutes Walk
Park Place (23) - 7 minutes Walk
Chambers Street (123ACEJMZ) - 6 minutes Walk
Brooklyn Bridge–City Hall - 4 minutes Walk
City Hall (NR) - 2 minutes Walk

Bus

Broadway/Vesey Street - 8 minutes Walk
Broadway/Park Place - 5 minutes Walk
Broadway/Barclay Street - 6 minutes Walk
Broadway/Warren Street - 3 minutes Walk
Broadway/Murray Street - 4 minutes Walk
Broadway/Reade Street - 2 minutes Walk
Broadway/Chambers Street - 2 minutes Walk
Broadway & Worth Street - 4 minutes Walk
Broadway & Thomas Street - 3 minutes Walk
Broadway/Thomas Street - 2 minutes Walk
Broadway/White Street - 8 minutes Walk
Broadway/Franklin Street - 6 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.