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116 E. 16th St. Second Floor Office Rental

  • Usage: Office
  • Type: Direct Lease
  • Floor: 2nd Floor
  • Size: 6,500 SQFT
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Bright, contemporary office opportunity offers immediate possession in the heart of Union Square with an efficient open layout designed to accommodate a wide range of professional users. Entering from the attended lobby, the suite opens into a welcoming collaborative workspace featuring expansive perimeter windows, impressive 12-foot ceilings, and abundant natural light that creates an energetic working environment. The flexible floor plan can comfortably support open workstation seating while also allowing future construction of private offices, conference rooms, executive suites, or client meeting areas as business needs evolve.

Toward the center of the office, the open layout naturally transitions into collaborative gathering areas that are equally suited for team meetings, project work, informal lounges, or reception functions. Large windows along the perimeter provide attractive city views while maximizing daylight throughout the suite, creating a bright and productive atmosphere. Modern finishes, tenant-controlled HVAC, and efficient proportions make the space highly adaptable for technology firms, consulting practices, marketing agencies, financial services companies, architectural studios, and other creative or professional organizations.

The current open plan allows occupants to customize the layout with minimal effort, whether preserving a collaborative bullpen environment or introducing enclosed offices and conference rooms. The building’s infrastructure supports modern business operations with available Verizon Fios, Spectrum, Crown Castle, Stage 2 Networks, Broadview, TPX, Co-Here, and Shoveltel connectivity options, providing robust telecommunications flexibility for virtually any business.

Ownership offers build-to-suit opportunities, allowing the premises to be tailored to a tenant’s exact operational requirements. Whether a company requires executive offices, multiple meeting rooms, client-facing conference facilities, or expanded collaborative seating, the space provides an excellent foundation for a customized installation without compromising efficiency.

The property itself has undergone significant capital improvements and continues to deliver a premier tenant experience. Building amenities include an attended lobby, two passenger elevators, modern common areas, and a comprehensive amenity program featuring conference facilities, meeting rooms, a tenant lounge, fitness center with lockers and showers, podcast and recording studios, arcade and entertainment spaces, and additional hospitality-focused gathering areas.

Located only steps from Union Square transportation, the office offers exceptional accessibility for employees and visitors alike. Combining immediate availability, tenant-controlled HVAC, modern infrastructure, generous ceiling heights, extensive connectivity options, abundant natural light, and outstanding build-to-suit flexibility, this contemporary office provides an outstanding opportunity for businesses seeking an adaptable workplace in one of Manhattan’s most connected and vibrant commercial neighborhoods.

Notes: Union Square Presence Immediate possession 2 Elevators Tenant Controlled HVAC Build-to-suit New Attended Lobby Crown Castle, Co-hear, IPC, Showtell, Broadview, Stage 2 Networks, Verizon Fiber and Spectrum Available 12’ Ceiling


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116 E. 16th St., New York, NY 10003
Building at 116 E 16 St

About the Building

116 East 16th Street occupies a strategic location just east of Union Square, placing tenants within a short walk of virtually every major subway line serving Midtown, Downtown, Brooklyn, Queens, and the outer boroughs. Unlike larger institutional office towers, the building offers a more intimate scale and identity, appealing to tenants seeking a boutique headquarters environment rather than a corporate high-rise experience.

The building’s façade reflects its early 20th-century commercial origins, featuring oversized windows, masonry construction, and decorative architectural detailing that contributes to the character of the surrounding Union Square and Flatiron streetscape. The structure blends naturally into one of Manhattan’s most established office neighborhoods, surrounded by technology firms, creative companies, educational institutions, restaurants, and retail amenities.

The renovated lobby shown in the photographs creates a significantly more modern first impression than the exterior alone would suggest. Contemporary stone finishes, upgraded elevator systems, secure access controls, and a professionally maintained entrance provide a polished arrival experience while preserving the building’s boutique identity. The lobby feels more akin to a modern condominium or boutique office asset than a traditional pre-war commercial building.

For office users, the property’s greatest advantage is often its combination of location and efficiency. Being positioned between Union Square, Flatiron, Gramercy, and Greenwich Village gives tenants access to a deep labor pool, extensive transportation options, and one of Manhattan’s most active live-work-play environments. Employees can walk to dozens of restaurants, fitness operators, coffee shops, hotels, and public gathering spaces within minutes.

The surrounding streetscape also contributes to the appeal. Unlike many Midtown corridors dominated by large towers, East 16th Street retains a more human scale, creating a neighborhood feel that many creative, technology, nonprofit, education, healthcare, and professional service tenants find attractive.

The overall impression is that of a well-maintained boutique office building offering upgraded common areas, strong accessibility, and a desirable Union Square address. For organizations prioritizing neighborhood character, transportation convenience, and a more personalized office environment, 116 East 16th Street represents a compelling alternative to larger institutional office towers nearby.


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