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Space Available For Lease 9
12th Fl, Ste 1200 |
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17th Fl, Ste 1706 |
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1st Floor |
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21st Fl, Ste 2100 |
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9th Fl, Ste 900 |
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Partial 12th – 5,184 RSF |
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Partial 12th – 5,586 RSF |
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Partial 21st – 6,498 RSF |
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Suite #1210 |
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Contacts
Timothy D. Parlante
The Feil Organization
Kyle Young
Property Details
- Property Type Office
- Additional Rent Contact for pricing
- Date Updated Nov 4, 2024
Reigning over Madison Avenue in the heart of midtown Manhattan is the layered, white modernist office tower and architectural landmark of 488 Madison Avenue. Historically referred to as ‘The Look Building’, it was designed by Emery Roth & Sons in 1949 for Look Magazine, the flagship of Cowles Communications, and now boasts a prestigious tenant roster of global corporations.
The 23-story building overlooks Saint Patrick’s Cathedral and is just blocks from Grand Central Terminal. It is located in proximity to area businesses, restaurants, shopping, hotels and mass transit, and offers full floor identity, 24/7 access, and an attended marble lobby. The building has been home to many notable publishing and communications firms including Esquire Magazine, Institutional Investor, Euromoney Publications and Abbeville Press.
This sleek Madison Avenue tower is comprised of glazed white brick and configured in round-edged layers, often likened to a wedding cake or ocean liner. The architecturally massive frame whose modern lines have been carefully preserved adds to the roster of New York City’s richest and eclectic architecture.
Although the enormous letters of LOOK are a memory, the building’s 447,000 square feet of space have undergone extensive interior and exterior renovations. While retaining its original character, the building’s white brick façade has been completely rejuvenated. The windows have also been upgraded but still have the distinctive detail befitting their style. Interior renovations include a new lobby, updated elevators and new retail façade.
The former Look building has today regained all of its gleam, glamour and prestige. 488 Madison Avenue now stands out as one of the most attractive post-war brick buildings in New York City, with details that are designed to draw the eye to its infinite strips of ribbon windows and columns.
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Highlights
- Extensive interior renovations, including new building lobby, retail facade, operable windows and elevators.
- Formerly the Look Building
- Excellent Midtown location
- Attended marble lobby
- 24 hour/7 day access
- Prestigious tenant roster
- Full floor identity
- Very low loss factor
- Close proximity to trains and bus lines
- Between 51st & 52nd Streets
Getting around
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98/100
Walk Score ®
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100/100
Transit Score ®
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87/100
Bike Score ®
Location
- City New York, NY
- Neighborhood Central Midtown
- Zip Code 10022
- Market Manhattan
Points of Interest
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5th Avenue–53rd Street
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6th Avenue & 56th Street at Southeast Corner
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6th Avenue & 56th Street at Southwest Corner
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6th Avenue & 56th Street at Northwest Corner
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6th Avenue & 57th Street at Southwest Corner
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5th Avenue–59th Street
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East 53rd Street & Lexington Avenue at Southeast Corner
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East 53rd Street & Lexington Avenue at Northeast Corner
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East 51st Street & Lexington Avenue at Northwest Corner
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Lexington Avenue–53rd Street
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ChargePoint
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Tesla Supercharger
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Bus Charging Station
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Blink
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Mobil
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Sunoco
1.73 miles
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Citgo
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BP
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Atlantic
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Shell
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Alpha Garage
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Icon
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Champion
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Central Parking
0.37 miles
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Quik Park
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Hippodrome Parking
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Quik Park Garage
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24 Hour Parking
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intlFcstone 10022 LOCi Multi
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20th Century Garage
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The Peninsula New York
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St Regis
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adour alan ducasse
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Chambers Hotel
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Baccarat Hotel & Residences
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Warwick Hotel
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Club Quarters
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Hotel Elysee by Library Hotel Collection
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DoubleTree by Hilton
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AKA Central Park
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Dainobu
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Bergdorf Goodman, Canada Goose
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Bergdorf Goodman
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Saks Fifth Avenue
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Saks Off 5th
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Morton Williams
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Barneys New York
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Amazon Go
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MUJI
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classic watch inc suite 17
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488 Madison Ave Listing Brief
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Leasing rates here can depend on a variety of factors, including the quality rating of the property (property class or building class), the position of the available space within the building, any unique attributes that the listed space may include, as well as on the availability of on-site or nearby amenities. Reach out using the contact form available on this page to schedule a tour or to get more detailed information on the most modern facilities and amenities that 488 Madison Ave has to offer.
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See the listing area details for information and ratings regarding the degree of walkability in the neighborhood, the accessibility and frequency of public transit options, as well as the level of availability and quality of biking infrastructure in the area. What’s more, you can use the interactive map for a good overview of the area. Location details also include a breakdown of distance from the property to several essential amenities and points of interest, which may include parking facilities, fuel stations, stores, or hotels.
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This property is in the Central Midtown neighborhood of New York and located within zip code 10022.
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