Commercial Loft
Not every office is located in a Midtown Manhattan or Financial District skyscraper. In today’s changing commercial real estate market, many innovative companies are taking advantage of New York’s commercial lofts, setting up shop in unique, customizable spaces off the beaten path.
The iconic New York loft is a converted commercial space in a historically
industrial section of the city. The idea was born in SoHo, when artists
and sculptors occupied the then-downtrodden neighborhood’s spacious
lofts in the late 1960s. Attracted by the large windows, high ceilings
and abundant square footage, the artists illegally worked and lived
in their lofts, giving birth to a movement that came to symbolize Downtown
culture. After being legitimized in the 1970s, New York lofts became
increasingly popular as residences, leading to the boom that turned
SoHo, Tribeca and the surrounding areas into some of Manhattan’s
most valued real estate.
Around the same time, a few groundbreaking businesses began realizing
the value of lofts as office space. The first office lofts sprang up,
and the modern commercial loft space was born. Characterized by high
ceilings, open floor plans, hardwood floors and exposed brickwork, commercial
lofts can be found in neighborhoods throughout Manhattan, with the heaviest
concentration in formerly industrial areas like Chelsea, SoHo and Midtown
West. These commercial lofts offer significant values on square footage
and a great option for any organization in need of a comfortable, affordable
office space.
However, not every commercial loft is a raw space in an old building.
As the trend grows, many high-end commercial developers are building
office loft spaces that offer an array of amenities and premium services,
located in the heart of New York’s business districts.
Prime Manhattan’s commercial brokers are experts in every facet
of Manhattan’s diverse commercial loft space market. We are familiar
with every style of office loft in every neighborhood in New York. If
your organization is ready to find the perfect New York loft, we are
the brokerage to help you.
Begin your search for your business’ new home by filling out our
brief survey detailing your specific requirements. We will conduct a
complete search of the Manhattan commercial loft market and return only
the most qualified listings to you. Broker
Assisted Loft Search
Or you may use our comprehensive database to conduct your own search
for commercial loft space and directly view property listings by utilizing
our search page.