551 Fifth Ave | Fred F. French Building

For Lease

551 5th Ave, New York, NY 10176

There are currently 14 spaces available at this property. This building incorporates a total of square feet. Of that, 85,599 square feet is rentable space. The general use of the property is designated as other. Units available for lease at 551 Fifth Ave | Fred F. French Building include spaces that are described as other.
Current availabilities are located on multiple floors in the building. The largest available space at this property is 20,955 square feet. Listed spaces in this building start at a size of 1,688 square feet. Listings at 551 Fifth Ave | Fred F. French Building are available starting 07 Nov, 2023.
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Space Available For Lease 14

Contacts

broker

Kevin Driscoll

broker

Henry Korzec

Property Details

  • Property Type Other
  • Additional Rent Contact for pricing
  • Year Built 1927
  • Date Updated Nov 4, 2024

New York City’s list of renowned art deco structures would be incomplete without the exquisite Fred F. French Building. Conveniently located at 551 Fifth Avenue at 45th Street this architectural paragon is steps from major businesses, upscale 5-star hotels, elegant restaurants, exclusive retail stores, public transportation, and Grand Central Terminal, and offers sweeping panoramic views of Midtown Manhattan.

The magnificent 38-story French building was designed in 1927 by the architectural firm of H. Douglas Ives and was the business headquarters for the famous real estate tycoon Fred Fillmore French who also built Manhattan’s famous Tudor City and Knickerbocker Village residential complexes.

An ornate blend of art deco, ancient Babylonian and European styles, the innovative skyscraper significantly contributes to Fifth Avenue’s international identity. Mastery in design and attention to detail is evident from the moment you enter 551 Fifth Avenue. Created with the finest materials and finishes, the lobby has been designated an interior landmark and features Roman travertine floors, St. Genevieve marble walls, cast bronze elevator doors and a collection of patterned glass chandeliers.

Equally classic is the building’s exterior which boasts a striking vertical facade of limestone and brick that rises dramatically from a three-story limestone base, and is adorned with orange brickwork, terracotta décor with black trim on the setbacks, themed rectangular patterns and decorated with significant bronze paneling and bronze framed storefronts.

The Fred F. French Building has recently been completely restored and upgraded with state-of-the-art equipment, mechanicals and elevator systems. It is home to numerous global corporations, as well as Denihan Hospitality Group and Morton’s Steakhouse.

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Highlights

  • Renowned 38-story landmark building located at the northeast corner of 45th Street in Midtown Manhattan
  • Beautifully restored building exterior, bronze entrances, and Art Deco lobby
  • Sweeping panoramic views of Manhattan
  • Steps from Grand Central and public transportation, and near major Midtown businesses, upscale 5-star hotels, elegant restaurants, and exclusive retailers
  • Prestigious building tenants include Mortons The Steakhouse, Zamir Equities, Tommy Bahama, Inter Parfums, Inc., and Jonathan Rose Companies

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Location

  • City New York, NY
  • Neighborhood Central Midtown
  • Zip Code 10176
  • Market Manhattan

Points of Interest

  • Grand Central - LIRR Concourse

    0.19 miles

  • 5th Avenue

    0.19 miles

  • Grand Central - 47th Street Entrance

    0.19 miles

  • Grand Central North - 335 Madison Av Entrance

    0.19 miles

  • Grand Central - 45th Street Entrance

    0.20 miles

  • 44th Street Elevator

    0.21 miles

  • 43rd / Vanderbilt

    0.24 miles

  • Grand Central

    0.25 miles

  • Grand Central 43rd Street / Vanderbilt Avenue entrance

    0.26 miles

  • Grand Central Terminal - Park Avenue Entrance

    0.28 miles

  • ChargePoint

    0.46 miles

  • Tesla Supercharger

    0.49 miles

  • Blink

    0.74 miles

  • Bus Charging Station

    0.81 miles

  • Mobil

    0.92 miles

  • BP

    1.49 miles

  • Citgo

    1.75 miles

  • Sunoco

    1.89 miles

  • Atlantic

    2.12 miles

  • Gulf

    2.14 miles

  • Hippodrome Parking

    0.11 miles

  • Icon

    0.38 miles

  • City Parking

    0.39 miles

  • Quik Park

    0.40 miles

  • Quik Park Garage

    0.41 miles

  • Alpha Garage

    0.42 miles

  • Icon Parking

    0.42 miles

  • intlFcstone 10022 LOCi Multi

    0.43 miles

  • Champion

    0.47 miles

  • iClean

    1.42 miles

  • Hilton Garden Inn

    0.02 miles

  • Club Quarter Hôtel

    0.05 miles

  • The Hotel @ Times Square

    0.08 miles

  • City Club Hotel

    0.09 miles

  • Cassa Hotel

    0.10 miles

  • Algonquin Hotel

    0.10 miles

  • Royalton New York

    0.12 miles

  • Gotham Hotel

    0.13 miles

  • Hotel St. James

    0.16 miles

  • Room Mate Grace Hotel

    0.20 miles

  • classic watch inc suite 17

    0.07 miles

  • Saks Fifth Avenue

    0.21 miles

  • Whole Foods Market

    0.24 miles

  • Sunrise Mart

    0.26 miles

  • Muji

    0.27 miles

  • Target

    0.42 miles

  • Key Food

    0.49 miles

  • Dainobu

    0.51 miles

  • Amazon Go

    0.54 miles

  • Amish Market East

    0.56 miles

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