The Fred F. French Building

551 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10017

  • For Lease Contact for pricing
  • Property Type Office - General Office
  • Property Size 430,165 SF
  • Lot Size 0.43 Acre
  • Property Tenancy Multi-Tenant
  • Building Class A
  • Year Built 1927
  • Date Updated Aug 29, 2025

The Fred F. French Building is a prestigious Class A office property totaling 430,165 square feet on a 0.43-acre lot. Built in 1927, this architectural landmark is situated on Fifth Avenue in Central Midtown, offering tenants a prime location in one of Manhattan's most sought-after business districts. With its commanding presence and distinctive design, the building reflects the history and vibrancy of New York City, making it an iconic address for professional endeavors.

Surrounded by abundant amenities, the property offers excellent proximity to transportation options such as Grand Central Terminal entrances located within approximately 0.1 miles, ensuring convenient commuting. Nearby dining includes Morton's The Steakhouse just steps away, Wolfgang's Steakhouse approximately 0.04 miles away, and Urbanspace Vanderbilt at about 0.13 miles. Hospitality options such as the Gotham Hotel and Hilton Garden Inn are within a short walking distance. Additional conveniences include nearby parking facilities like Hippodrome Parking approximately 0.18 miles away, and Tesla Superchargers roughly 0.4 miles away.

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Location

Getting Around

  • Walk Score ®

    97/100 Walker's Paradise

  • Transit Score ®

    100/100 Rider's Paradise

  • Bike Score ®

    91/100 Biker's Paradise
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  • City New York, NY
  • Neighborhood Central Midtown
  • Zip Code 10017
  • Market Manhattan

Points of Interest

  • Grand Central - 45th Street Entrance

    0.10 miles

  • Grand Central North - 335 Madison Av Entrance

    0.10 miles

  • Grand Central - LIRR Concourse

    0.11 miles

  • 44th Street Elevator

    0.11 miles

  • Grand Central - 47th Street Entrance

    0.12 miles

  • 43rd / Vanderbilt

    0.16 miles

  • Grand Central 43rd Street / Vanderbilt Avenue entrance

    0.17 miles

  • Grand Central Terminal - Park Avenue Entrance

    0.18 miles

  • Grand Central

    0.18 miles

  • 5th Avenue

    0.20 miles

  • Tesla Supercharger

    0.40 miles

  • ChargePoint

    0.41 miles

  • Bus Charging Station

    0.71 miles

  • Blink

    0.83 miles

  • Mobil

    1.00 miles

  • BP

    1.42 miles

  • Citgo

    1.66 miles

  • Sunoco

    1.80 miles

  • Atlantic

    2.04 miles

  • Gulf

    2.04 miles

  • Hippodrome Parking

    0.18 miles

  • Quik Park Garage

    0.31 miles

  • intlFcstone 10022 LOCi Multi

    0.33 miles

  • Alpha Garage

    0.42 miles

  • Icon

    0.45 miles

  • City Parking

    0.46 miles

  • Central Parking

    0.48 miles

  • Quik Park

    0.49 miles

  • Icon Parking

    0.52 miles

  • iClean

    1.41 miles

  • Gotham Hotel

    0.04 miles

  • Hilton Garden Inn

    0.12 miles

  • Club Quarter Hôtel

    0.13 miles

  • The Hotel @ Times Square

    0.18 miles

  • City Club Hotel

    0.18 miles

  • Royalton New York

    0.19 miles

  • Algonquin Hotel

    0.19 miles

  • Cassa Hotel

    0.19 miles

  • Andaz

    0.21 miles

  • Library Hotel

    0.23 miles

  • Morton's The Steakhouse

    0.02 miles

  • Wolfgang's Steakhouse

    0.04 miles

  • 天府樓

    0.07 miles

  • Delicacy

    0.07 miles

  • McDonald's

    0.08 miles

  • Ambrosia

    0.08 miles

  • Connolly's

    0.08 miles

  • Kosher Deluxe

    0.09 miles

  • Potbelly

    0.09 miles

  • China Moon

    0.09 miles

  • Stella and Charles Guttman Community College

    0.32 miles

  • Public School 18

    0.35 miles

  • Lyceum Kennedy International School

    0.45 miles

  • Lyceum Kennedy French American School

    0.47 miles

  • CUNY Graduate School of Journalism

    0.53 miles

  • CUNY Graduate School and University Center

    0.54 miles

  • Sahra & William M Lese Religious School

    0.54 miles

  • Public School 69

    0.56 miles

  • Devry College

    0.58 miles

  • Mercy University

    0.58 miles

  • Kindercare

    0.34 miles

  • Wee Ones Club

    0.53 miles

  • Everbrook Academy

    0.55 miles

  • Gymboree

    0.57 miles

  • Star A Kidz

    0.69 miles

  • St Vartan Play Group Preschool

    0.78 miles

  • Alpha Bet Preschool of Murray Hill

    0.86 miles

  • Push My Swing

    0.93 miles

  • NY Kids Club

    1.00 miles

  • Explore + Discover Early Learning Center

    1.09 miles

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of office space is available to lease at The Fred F. French Building?

In total, there is 85,599 square feet of office space for lease here. Availability at this location includes 14 Office spaces. The property offers Multi-Tenant commercial space.

Is The Fred F. French Building suitable for a small business?

Yes, availabilities here may be suitable for small businesses with 10 office spaces under 5,000 square feet available. Space sizes here start at 1,688 square feet.

Does The Fred F. French Building 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 20,955 SF, located on floor 10. For a better understanding of how this space could work for you, reach out to schedule a tour.

Does The Fred F. French Building have parking?
Parking information for the property isn't currently listed. However, other nearby parking options include Hippodrome Parking, located 0.18 miles away, and Quik Park Garage, which is 0.31 miles away.
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