39 E 31st St 7,680 SF 100% Leased Office Building New York, NY 10016 $5,988,000 ($779.69/SF)

Besen Partners, as exclusive agent for Ownership, is pleased to offer for sale 39 East 31st Street, New York, NY 10016 (the “Property”) a five-story, 7,680± square foot mixed-use elevator building located in the heart of Manhattan’s coveted NoMad neighborhood, just three blocks from the Empire State building. This prime mid-block property combines four floors of occupied commercial space with a fully leased ground floor retail space, offering stable cash flow with significant future redevelopment or repositioning potential.
Built circa 1910 and renovated in 1982, the property sits on a 21' x 98.75' lot and is zoned C5-2 (R10 equivalent), allowing for a total buildable area of approximately 21,230 ± square feet. With flexible zoning, generous air rights, and a strategic location near major transportation hubs and high-end development, 39 East 31st Street represents a unique opportunity for investors, developers, and users alike.
With underbuilt square footage and favorable zoning, 39 East 31st Street provides a rare opportunity to add value through rear expansion on floors 3-5, luxury rental or condominium conversion, repositioning the commercial spaces into residential units. The surrounding area has seen an influx of major development projects, further solidifying NoMad as one of NYC’s most vibrant neighborhoods for both commercial and residential uses.
NoMad (North of Madison Square Park) has become one of Manhattan’s most sought-after neighborhoods. Characterized by a blend of historic architecture and cutting-edge new developments, the neighborhood boasts an energetic mix of tech firms, fine dining, upscale residences, and premier hospitality brands. The property is within walking distance to Madison Square Park, the Flatiron District, Herald Square, and Midtown South, offering an unbeatable combination of lifestyle and accessibility.