1221 Avenue of the Americas, McGraw-Hill Building Office Space
Address | 1221 Avenue of the Americas | Class | A |
Cross Streets | 48th & 49th Streets | Size | 2,686,479 SF |
Year built | 1971 | Architect | Wallace Harrison |
Description
The tower at 1221 Avenue of the Americas in Midtown Manhattan was built as part of the extension of Rockefeller Center in 1971, with a design by Wallace Harrison. The building used to house the headquarters of McGraw-Hill Financial, and it is still referred to as the McGraw-Hill Building by many. Owned by the Rockefeller Group, the office tower offers modern amenities in the heart of Midtown, and was upgraded and renovated in 2015.
2.7 MSF of Class A Rockefeller Center Office Space
1221 Avenue of the Americas offers 2,686,479 square feet of Class A Rockefeller Center office space across its 50 stories. Owned and managed by the Rockefeller Group, the building offers amenities like an on-site conference center and a 346-seat auditorium, on-site management, a renovated lobby, and direct access to the subway and a shopping concourse. In 2015, the building finalized a two-year revitalization project designed by MdeAS, which brought enhancements to the lobby, plazas and entrances. The building also boasts LEED Silver certification from the USGBC, for its sustainable features.
Getting to and from 1221 Avenue of the Americas
The office tower at 1221 Avenue of the Americas benefits from an excellent location in the Rockefeller Center submarket of Midtown, offering easy access to a plethora of shopping, dining and lodging destinations. Those working in the building also have access to various public transportation options, including the B, D, F, and M subway lines.
Who is renting office space at 1221 Avenue of the Americas?
The former McGraw-Hill Building is home to various high-profile office tenants in industries like finance, technology, law and real estate. Notable tenants on the building’s roster include Rockefeller Group, SiriusXM, Morgan Stanley, Deloitte, Mayer Brown, Oceana, and Chipotle Mexican Grill.
How much is the rent price for office space at 1221 Avenue of the Americas?
Office asking rents at 1221 Avenue of the Americas tend to be on par with the average commanded in Midtown Manhattan, which hovers above $85 per square foot. The building’s convenient location, coupled with its top-notch, upgraded amenities, make it a highly desirable destination for companies looking to rent quality office space in a coveted business district of Manhattan.
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Listing Location & Nearby Public Transportation
Nearby Transportation
47th–50th Streets–Rockefeller Center - 5 minutes Walk50th Street (
) - 6 minutes Walk53rd Street–5th Avenue - 6 minutes Walk49th Street ( ) - 6 minutes Walk57th Street–7th Avenue - 8 minutes Walk7th Avenue ( ) - 7 minutes Walk57th Street - 7 minutes WalkWest 50th Street/7th Avenue - 5 minutes Walk7th Avenue/West 50th Street - 5 minutes WalkWest 49th Street/7th Avenue - 5 minutes WalkEast 50th Street/5th Avenue - 6 minutes WalkWest 50th Street/Avenue of the Americas - 1 minute WalkWest 49th Street/Avenue of the Americas - 2 minutes WalkEast 49th Street/5th Avenue - 5 minutes WalkEast 49th Street/Madison Avenue - 8 minutes Walk7th Avenue/West 55th Street - 7 minutes Walk7th Avenue/West 54th Street - 7 minutes Walk7th Avenue/West 53rd Street - 6 minutes WalkMadison Avenue & East 48th Street - 8 minutes Walk
Important information
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