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Fred F. French Building 551 Fifth Ave 2,389 - 42,910 SF of Office Space Available in New York, NY 10176



HIGHLIGHTS
- Iconic Art Deco tower in the heart of Midtown Manhattan rising 38 stories and designated as a New York City landmark building.
- Prestigious building tenants include Zamir Equities, Morton’s The Steakhouse, Jonathan Rose Companies, and more.
- Property features include a renovated lobby with bronze finishes, a brand-new conference amenity, and panoramic city views.
- Situated within steps of Grand Central Terminal, surrounded by high-end retail, fine dining, and world-class hotels.
ALL AVAILABLE SPACES(10)
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- SPACE
- SIZE
- TERM
- RENTAL RATE
- SPACE USE
- CONDITION
- AVAILABLE
Demolishing and combining several units on the 5th floor to create a brand new, prebuild using high-end building standard finishes. Expected completion of 11/1/2025. Please reach out for more information on pricing and details.
- Open Floor Plan Layout
- 1 Conference Room
- Space is in Excellent Condition
- 4 Private Offices
- 28 Workstations
- Print/Copy Room
Second gen. Will demolish and turnkey using building standard for term.
- Mostly Open Floor Plan Layout
- Space is in Excellent Condition
Prebuilding per the attached test-fit in 2025. Please reach out for pricing and information - opportunity to build fully to suit before construction commences.
- Mostly Open Floor Plan Layout
- Space is in Excellent Condition
Raw space. Ownership will provide a NBI for term. Please reach out for pricing and building standard finishes.
Second generation space in good condition. Ownership will upgrade cosmetically or demolish and build to suit.
- Open Floor Plan Layout
- Space is in Excellent Condition
- Finished Ceilings: 10’8”
Built, second gen. Will upgrade for term.
- Partially Built-Out as Standard Office
- 1 Conference Room
- Space is in Excellent Condition
- Mostly Open Floor Plan Layout
- 10 Workstations
Built, second generation space in good condition. Built with 4 offices / meeting rooms, and 1 conference room. Ownership will modify and upgrade for term. Will consider "as-is" for less term. Good natural light.
- Partially Built-Out as Standard Office
- Space is in Excellent Condition
- Open Floor Plan Layout
Built, second generation space in good condition. Built with 5 offices / meeting rooms, 1 conference room, and open area for 12 workstations. Ownership will modify and upgrade for term. Will consider "as-is" for less term. Good natural light.
- Fully Built-Out as Standard Office
- 5 Private Offices
- 8 Workstations
- Open Floor Plan Layout
- 1 Conference Room
- Space is in Excellent Condition
Ownership will provide a NBI for term.
- Fully Built-Out as Standard Office
- 3 Private Offices
- Space is in Excellent Condition
- Open Floor Plan Layout
- 1 Conference Room
Built, second gen full floor. Strong light + views. Potential to activate a large terrace for term. Ownership will modify / upgrade.
- Partially Built-Out as Standard Office
- 3 Private Offices
- Space is in Excellent Condition
- Mostly Open Floor Plan Layout
- 1 Conference Room
- Reception Area
| Space | Size | Term | Rental Rate | Space Use | Condition | Available |
| 5th Floor, Ste 512 | 4,973 SF | Negotiable | Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request | Office | Shell Space | Now |
| 6th Floor, Ste 620 | 2,462 SF | Negotiable | Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request | Office | Shell Space | 30 Days |
| 10th Floor, Ste 1002 | 7,875 SF | Negotiable | Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request | Office | - | Now |
| 10th Floor, Ste 1003 | 3,098 SF | Negotiable | Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request | Office | - | Now |
| 11th Floor, Ste 1125 | 3,207 SF | Negotiable | Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request | Office | Shell Space | Now |
| 14th Floor, Ste 1425 | 3,236 SF | Negotiable | Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request | Office | Partial Build-Out | Now |
| 20th Floor, Ste 2000 | 4,222 SF | Negotiable | Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request | Office | Partial Build-Out | Now |
| 20th Floor, Ste 2030 | 4,609 SF | Negotiable | Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request | Office | Full Build-Out | Now |
| 20th Floor, Ste 2040 | 2,389 SF | Negotiable | Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request | Office | Full Build-Out | Now |
| 28th Floor | 6,839 SF | Negotiable | Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request | Office | Partial Build-Out | Now |
5th Floor, Ste 512
| Size |
| 4,973 SF |
| Term |
| Negotiable |
| Rental Rate |
| Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request |
| Space Use |
| Office |
| Condition |
| Shell Space |
| Available |
| Now |
6th Floor, Ste 620
| Size |
| 2,462 SF |
| Term |
| Negotiable |
| Rental Rate |
| Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request |
| Space Use |
| Office |
| Condition |
| Shell Space |
| Available |
| 30 Days |
10th Floor, Ste 1002
| Size |
| 7,875 SF |
| Term |
| Negotiable |
| Rental Rate |
| Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request |
| Space Use |
| Office |
| Condition |
| - |
| Available |
| Now |
10th Floor, Ste 1003
| Size |
| 3,098 SF |
| Term |
| Negotiable |
| Rental Rate |
| Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request |
| Space Use |
| Office |
| Condition |
| - |
| Available |
| Now |
11th Floor, Ste 1125
| Size |
| 3,207 SF |
| Term |
| Negotiable |
| Rental Rate |
| Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request |
| Space Use |
| Office |
| Condition |
| Shell Space |
| Available |
| Now |
14th Floor, Ste 1425
| Size |
| 3,236 SF |
| Term |
| Negotiable |
| Rental Rate |
| Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request |
| Space Use |
| Office |
| Condition |
| Partial Build-Out |
| Available |
| Now |
20th Floor, Ste 2000
| Size |
| 4,222 SF |
| Term |
| Negotiable |
| Rental Rate |
| Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request |
| Space Use |
| Office |
| Condition |
| Partial Build-Out |
| Available |
| Now |
20th Floor, Ste 2030
| Size |
| 4,609 SF |
| Term |
| Negotiable |
| Rental Rate |
| Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request |
| Space Use |
| Office |
| Condition |
| Full Build-Out |
| Available |
| Now |
20th Floor, Ste 2040
| Size |
| 2,389 SF |
| Term |
| Negotiable |
| Rental Rate |
| Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request |
| Space Use |
| Office |
| Condition |
| Full Build-Out |
| Available |
| Now |
28th Floor
| Size |
| 6,839 SF |
| Term |
| Negotiable |
| Rental Rate |
| Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request |
| Space Use |
| Office |
| Condition |
| Partial Build-Out |
| Available |
| Now |
5th Floor, Ste 512
| Size | 4,973 SF |
| Term | Negotiable |
| Rental Rate | Upon Request |
| Space Use | Office |
| Condition | Shell Space |
| Available | Now |
Demolishing and combining several units on the 5th floor to create a brand new, prebuild using high-end building standard finishes. Expected completion of 11/1/2025. Please reach out for more information on pricing and details.
- Open Floor Plan Layout
- 4 Private Offices
- 1 Conference Room
- 28 Workstations
- Space is in Excellent Condition
- Print/Copy Room
6th Floor, Ste 620
| Size | 2,462 SF |
| Term | Negotiable |
| Rental Rate | Upon Request |
| Space Use | Office |
| Condition | Shell Space |
| Available | 30 Days |
Second gen. Will demolish and turnkey using building standard for term.
- Mostly Open Floor Plan Layout
- Space is in Excellent Condition
10th Floor, Ste 1002
| Size | 7,875 SF |
| Term | Negotiable |
| Rental Rate | Upon Request |
| Space Use | Office |
| Condition | - |
| Available | Now |
Prebuilding per the attached test-fit in 2025. Please reach out for pricing and information - opportunity to build fully to suit before construction commences.
- Mostly Open Floor Plan Layout
- Space is in Excellent Condition
10th Floor, Ste 1003
| Size | 3,098 SF |
| Term | Negotiable |
| Rental Rate | Upon Request |
| Space Use | Office |
| Condition | - |
| Available | Now |
Raw space. Ownership will provide a NBI for term. Please reach out for pricing and building standard finishes.
11th Floor, Ste 1125
| Size | 3,207 SF |
| Term | Negotiable |
| Rental Rate | Upon Request |
| Space Use | Office |
| Condition | Shell Space |
| Available | Now |
Second generation space in good condition. Ownership will upgrade cosmetically or demolish and build to suit.
- Open Floor Plan Layout
- Finished Ceilings: 10’8”
- Space is in Excellent Condition
14th Floor, Ste 1425
| Size | 3,236 SF |
| Term | Negotiable |
| Rental Rate | Upon Request |
| Space Use | Office |
| Condition | Partial Build-Out |
| Available | Now |
Built, second gen. Will upgrade for term.
- Partially Built-Out as Standard Office
- Mostly Open Floor Plan Layout
- 1 Conference Room
- 10 Workstations
- Space is in Excellent Condition
20th Floor, Ste 2000
| Size | 4,222 SF |
| Term | Negotiable |
| Rental Rate | Upon Request |
| Space Use | Office |
| Condition | Partial Build-Out |
| Available | Now |
Built, second generation space in good condition. Built with 4 offices / meeting rooms, and 1 conference room. Ownership will modify and upgrade for term. Will consider "as-is" for less term. Good natural light.
- Partially Built-Out as Standard Office
- Open Floor Plan Layout
- Space is in Excellent Condition
20th Floor, Ste 2030
| Size | 4,609 SF |
| Term | Negotiable |
| Rental Rate | Upon Request |
| Space Use | Office |
| Condition | Full Build-Out |
| Available | Now |
Built, second generation space in good condition. Built with 5 offices / meeting rooms, 1 conference room, and open area for 12 workstations. Ownership will modify and upgrade for term. Will consider "as-is" for less term. Good natural light.
- Fully Built-Out as Standard Office
- Open Floor Plan Layout
- 5 Private Offices
- 1 Conference Room
- 8 Workstations
- Space is in Excellent Condition
20th Floor, Ste 2040
| Size | 2,389 SF |
| Term | Negotiable |
| Rental Rate | Upon Request |
| Space Use | Office |
| Condition | Full Build-Out |
| Available | Now |
Ownership will provide a NBI for term.
- Fully Built-Out as Standard Office
- Open Floor Plan Layout
- 3 Private Offices
- 1 Conference Room
- Space is in Excellent Condition
28th Floor
| Size | 6,839 SF |
| Term | Negotiable |
| Rental Rate | Upon Request |
| Space Use | Office |
| Condition | Partial Build-Out |
| Available | Now |
Built, second gen full floor. Strong light + views. Potential to activate a large terrace for term. Ownership will modify / upgrade.
- Partially Built-Out as Standard Office
- Mostly Open Floor Plan Layout
- 3 Private Offices
- 1 Conference Room
- Space is in Excellent Condition
- Reception Area
PROPERTY OVERVIEW
The Fred F. French Building at 551 Fifth Avenue is an iconic Art Deco tower in the heart of New York City. The Class A property was constructed in 1927, containing 430,165 square feet across 38 stories and was designated as a New York City landmark building in 1986. Bronze entrances and storefronts decorated with mythological figures of many cultures are found at the base of this prestigious property. This Middle Eastern motif continues into the spectacular and carefully preserved lobby with vaulted ceilings and bronze interior finishes. Fully renovated, the building offers ground floor retail space and entire and divisible office floors. The Fred F. French Building boasts an additional entrance on E 45th Street and sweeping panoramic views of Midtown Manhattan. Join a prestigious tenant roster that includes Morton’s The Steakhouse, Zamir Equities, Tommy Bahama, Inter Parfums, Inc., and Jonathan Rose Companies. The Fred F. French Building sits within steps of acclaimed restaurants, exclusive retail stores, five-star hotels, and Grand Central Terminal. With recent property upgrades and a prime location near convenient public transportation, take advantage of this opportunity to join the city's elite at this world-class destination.
- 24 Hour Access
- Bus Line
- Metro/Subway
- Property Manager on Site
- Restaurant
- Car Charging Station
- Air Conditioning
PROPERTY FACTS
SELECT TENANTS
- FLOOR
- TENANT NAME
- 15th
- Inter Parfums, Inc
- 23rd
- Jonathan Rose Companies
- Multiple
- Morton's The Steakhouse
- 8th
- Pace University Midtown
- 21st
- Sadis & Goldberg LLP
- 12th
- Schoeman, Updike, Kaufman, & Gerber LLP
- 9th
- Tapad Inc
- 1st
- Tommy Bahama
- 3rd
- Value Line
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