What type of office space is available to lease at 261 Fifth Avenue?

In total, there is 81,684 square feet of office space for lease here. Availability at this location includes 12 Office spaces.

Is 261 Fifth Avenue suitable for a small business?

Yes, availabilities here may be suitable for small businesses with 4 office spaces under 5,000 square feet available. Space sizes here start at 1,361 square feet.

Does 261 Fifth Avenue have enough space for a large business?

Yes, availabilities here could accommodate larger businesses with 2 office spaces larger than 10,000 square feet available for lease. The largest office size is 17,098 SF. For a better understanding of how this space could work for you, reach out to schedule a tour.

Does 261 Fifth Avenue have parking?

Parking information for the property isn't currently listed. However, other nearby parking options include SP+, located 0.17 miles away, and City Parking, which is 0.18 miles away.

261 FIFTH AVE, New York, NY 10016

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Property Type Office
Date Updated May 12, 2026

Description

A one-of-a-kind jewel located in the heart of Manhattan, 261 Fifth Avenue is the perfect combination of classic architecture and contemporary amenities, making it an extraordinary choice for an office environment. Once a source for the City’s vibrant textiles industry, 261 Fifth Avenue is the quintessential space in a storied environment.

Located on the corner of East 29th Street between the Flatiron and Garment Districts, the 23-story office building is situated in a lower Fifth Avenue neighborhood that has been transformed into a thriving environment with many exclusive residential, retail and restaurant developments. Historic Madison Square Park is located just three short blocks away. The Park is an oasis for those who live and work in the nearby area.

Built is 1928, 261 Fifth Avenue evokes the timeless architecture of the Art Deco era, complete with an ornate and impressive lobby with a gold-leaf ceiling and mosaic detail and unique chandeliers. The building is situated Madison Square North, an area designated by The Landmarks Preservation Committee as a historic district. Few neighborhoods can boast that designation within New York City making 261 Fifth Avenue a true Landmark Building.

Recently renovated, the building features oversized windows that give tenants a significant amount of daylight, unprecedented in today’s office building structures. New elevators and common corridors were W 3 also updated and modernized.

Highlights

24/7 concierge monitored lobby
Close proximity to Flatiron and Madison Square Park, Penn Station, Empire State Building, Madison Square Garden, and Herald Square
Complete with an ornate and impressive lobby with a gold-leaf ceiling and mosaic detail and unique chandeliers
Expansive windows with exceptional views
Located in close proximity to the N, R, 1, 2,and 3 subway lines, New Jersey Path and Transit, LIRR and Amtrak trains
New elevators and common corridors were also updated and modernized
Recently renovated
Surrounded by diverse restaurants, stylish boutiques and stores, and an array of destination hotels