A glass-clad, 29-story office tower at 875 Third Avenue located in the heart of Manhattan.

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Total Floors: 29

Available: 4,875-5,975 SF

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Address: 875 Third Avenue Class: A
Cross Streets: Second & Third Avenues Size: 700,000 SF
Year built: 1982 Architect: Emery Roth

You know that feeling when you walk into a space and immediately think “this could work”? That’s exactly what happens when you step into 875 Third Avenue office space. This isn’t just another building in Manhattan – it’s where your business can actually thrive without the usual chaos.

Built Right, Renovated Smart

Back in 1982, Emery Roth knew what he was doing when he designed this 29-story glass tower. Robert Gladstone developed it originally, but the real magic happened when Global Holdings bought it in 2003 for $340 million from Boston Properties. They didn’t just slap some paint on the walls and call it updated. The 2017 renovation touched everything that matters to your daily work life. You get a building that looks modern but has the bones of quality construction that actually lasts.

Space That Works With You, Not Against You

Here’s the thing about 875 Third Avenue office space – it gives you 700,000 square feet across 29 floors, but more importantly, it gives you flexibility. Those double-height ceilings on certain floors? They’re not just for show. Your team gets breathing room instead of feeling trapped in a box. The glass exterior means you’re not squinting at your computer screen under harsh fluorescent lights all day. You get actual daylight and those Midtown Manhattan views that make client meetings feel special. Each floor can adapt to however you work best.

Amenities That Help Your Day

Forget the fancy coffee machines that break every week. 875 Third Avenue office space focuses on what you really need to run your business smoothly:

  • Always-Available Front Desk: Someone’s always there when your 6 AM or 10 PM client shows up, making you look professional even when timing gets weird.
  • Impressive Entrance Space: The multi-floor atrium and mezzanine give you somewhere decent to meet clients without cramming into your office or hunting for a conference room.
  • Ironclad Security: Turnstile access and real security systems mean you can leave your laptop on your desk without worry, plus your competitors can’t just wander around.
  • Quality Climate Control: Modern HVAC keeps the temperature right and the air fresh, so you’re not constantly adjusting the thermostat or opening windows.
  • Management That Responds: When something breaks, someone fixes it fast instead of putting you on a three-week waiting list for a maintenance ticket.

Getting There Won’t Ruin Your Day

You know how some “great locations” require a 15-minute walk from the subway in dress shoes? Not here. The Lexington Avenue/53rd Street station connects directly to the E, F, and M lines, and it’s literally steps from your door. Your morning coffee run takes you past actual good restaurants instead of just food trucks. Grand Central and Central Park are close enough for lunch meetings or quick stress-relief walks. Your clients can actually find parking if they drive, and they won’t get lost trying to locate your building.

You’ll Fit Right In

The tenant list at 875 Third Avenue office space tells you what kind of company you’ll be keeping. Northwestern Mutual, Epstein Becker & Green, and Troutman Sanders picked this building for good reasons. JPB Foundation, Cerberus, and DWS Group all made the same choice you’re considering. The ground floor isn’t empty either – Starbucks, Dunkin’, Subway, and Cowgirl Catering handle your caffeine and lunch needs. That 30,000 square feet of retail space means you’re not working in a dead building after 6 PM or on weekends.

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Building Location & Nearby Public Transportation

Nearby Transportation

Subway

53rd Street–Lexington Avenue - 2 minutes Walk
51st Street (6) - 3 minutes Walk
53rd Street–5th Avenue - 8 minutes Walk

Bus

East 49th Street & 1st Avenue - 8 minutes Walk
East 50th Street/2nd Avenue - 5 minutes Walk
East 50th Street/3rd Avenue - 4 minutes Walk
East 50th Street/Lexington Avenue - 4 minutes Walk
East 49th Street/Lexington Avenue - 6 minutes Walk
East 49th Street/3rd Avenue - 5 minutes Walk
East 49th Street/2nd Avenue - 6 minutes Walk
1st Avenue & Mitchell Place - 8 minutes Walk
2nd Avenue & East 57th Street - 6 minutes Walk
2nd Avenue & East 50th Street - 5 minutes Walk
2nd Avenue & East 54th Street - 4 minutes Walk
East 57th Street & 3rd Avenue - 6 minutes Walk
East 57th Street & Lexington Avenue - 6 minutes Walk
3rd Avenue & East 55th 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.