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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

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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)

Display Rental Rate as

  • 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

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
  • 6th Floor, Ste 620
  • 2,462 SF
  • Negotiable
  • Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request
  • Office
  • Shell Space
  • 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
  • 7,875 SF
  • Negotiable
  • Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request
  • Office
  • -
  • 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
  • 3,098 SF
  • Negotiable
  • Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request
  • Office
  • -
  • Now

Raw space. Ownership will provide a NBI for term. Please reach out for pricing and building standard finishes.

  • 11th Floor, Ste 1125
  • 3,207 SF
  • Negotiable
  • Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request
  • Office
  • Shell Space
  • Now

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”
  • 14th Floor, Ste 1425
  • 3,236 SF
  • Negotiable
  • Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request
  • Office
  • Partial Build-Out
  • Now

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
  • 20th Floor, Ste 2000
  • 4,222 SF
  • Negotiable
  • Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request
  • Office
  • Partial Build-Out
  • 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
  • Space is in Excellent Condition
  • Open Floor Plan Layout
  • 20th Floor, Ste 2030
  • 4,609 SF
  • Negotiable
  • Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request
  • Office
  • Full Build-Out
  • 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
  • 5 Private Offices
  • 8 Workstations
  • Open Floor Plan Layout
  • 1 Conference Room
  • Space is in Excellent Condition
  • 20th Floor, Ste 2040
  • 2,389 SF
  • Negotiable
  • Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request
  • Office
  • Full Build-Out
  • Now

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
  • 28th Floor
  • 6,839 SF
  • Negotiable
  • Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request
  • Office
  • Partial Build-Out
  • 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
  • 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

Building Type
Office
Year Built
1927
Building Height
38 Stories
Building Size
430,156 SF
Building Class
B
Typical Floor Size
11,320 SF
Unfinished Ceiling Height
11’
Column Spacing
16’ x 16’
Parking
Surface Parking
Surface Tandem Parking
Covered Parking
Covered Tandem Parking
Reserved Parking

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
Walk Score®
Walker's Paradise (97)
Transit Score®
Rider's Paradise (100)
Bike Score®
Very Bikeable (87)
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  • Listing ID: 3938685

  • Date on Market: 7/30/2025

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: 551 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10176

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