Queens, NY Office Overview
The Queens borough of New York City includes the Flushing, Astoria, and Jamaica submarkets. With a population of over 2.3 million, it’s the largest of the five boroughs. Office space demand is strong due to its adjacent position to both Manhattan and Brooklyn.
As of mid-2017, the market contains 41 office & mixed-use properties larger than 50,000 square feet, and it’s driven by a robust mix of trade & transportation, healthcare, and large corporate offices.
Queens, NY Office Inventory Description
If Queens were an independent city and not a borough of New York, it would be the fourth-largest city in the U.S. after Los Angeles, Chicago, and Brooklyn. Its sheer size contributes significantly to the $1.2 trillion annual gross metropolitan product of the New York City region.
There is a tremendous amount of investment-grade properties in Queens. Some of the larger office buildings include 58-33 57th Dr, 40-29 27th Street, 4501 Northern Boulevard, and 8900 Sutphin Boulevard.
Queens, NY Commercial Inventory Breakdown
Office Spaces
Total: 30,461,688 SF
By square footage range:
- 50k to 100k SF: 5,199,042 SF / 17.07% of total office
- 100k to 500k SF: 14,034,728 SF / 46.07% of total office
- 500k to 1M SF: 5,188,208 SF / 17.03% of total office
- > 1M SF: 6,039,710 SF / 19.83% of total office
By class:
- Class A: 12,134,406 SF / 39.83% of total office
- Class B: 10,592,793 SF / 34.77% of total office
- Class C: 1,074,990 SF / 3.53% of total office
Top 10 Largest Office Buildings
in Queens
| Office building | Address | Sqft | Year built |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Court Square | 1 Court Square, 11101 | 1,359,110 | 1990 |
| The Jacx | 28-07 Jackson Avenue, 11101 | 1,200,000 | 2020 |
| The Factory Building | 30-30 47th Avenue, 11101 | 1,083,560 | 1926 |
| The Factory | 30-30 47th Avenue, 11101 | 1,083,560 | 2015 |
| 10620 Shore Front Pkwy | 10620 Shore Front Pkwy, 11694 | 876,424 | 1963 |
| The Bridge | 24-02 49th Avenue, 11101 | 828,558 | 2019 |
| BridgePlaza TechCentre | 27-01 Queens Plaza North, 11101 | 711,236 | 2003 |
| One MetLife Plaza/Bridge Plaza Tech Ctr. | 27-01 Queens Plaza North, 11101 | 700,000 | 1911 |
| The Falchi Building | 31-00 47th Avenue, 11101 | 673,049 | 1920 |
| Two Gotham Center | 42-01 28th Street, 11101 | 671,400 | 2011 |
Largest Office Properties Recently Completed
in Queens
| Office building | Address | Sqft | Year built |
|---|---|---|---|
| InnoLabs | 45-18 Court Square, 11101 | 266,800 | 2021 |
| 43TEN | 43-10 23rd Street, 11101 | 203,184 | 2021 |
| Queens Health Center | 43-06 38th Street, 11101 | 90,000 | 2021 |
| 131-10 Avery Avenue | 131-10 Avery Avenue, 11355 | 50,700 | 2021 |
| 21-01 41st Avenue | 21-01 41st Avenue, 11101 | 46,913 | 2021 |
| The Jacx | 28-07 Jackson Avenue, 11101 | 1,200,000 | 2020 |
| 36 - 18 Main Street | 36 -18 Main Street, 11354 | 108,000 | 2020 |
| ONstage at Kaufman Astoria Studios | 34-12 36th Street, 11106 | 98,787 | 2020 |
| Jetro Restaurant Depot Headquarters | 17-10 Whitestone Expwy, 11357 | 70,000 | 2020 |
| The Gaseteria Building | 30-10 41st Avenue, 11101 | 66,472 | 2020 |
Queens, NY Green Office Space
Over the past 12 years, the amount of green office space in the top 30 U.S. office markets has increased 700%. According to the 2017 National Green Building Adoption Index, in 2005 the percentage of green office space compared to the total available office inventory was less than 5%. Now, a dozen years later, that percentage has increased to about 38% across these top U.S. office markets.
Although the existing green office space in Queens doesn't place the borough as a top 30 market, there are some excellent LEED-Certified and EPA Energy Star-rated office buildings in the borough. CitiGroup's 22nd floor at 1 Court Square in Long Island City has over 26,000 square feet of LEED-Certified Gold space. The entire floor received high scorecard ratings for energy & atmosphere, indoor environmental quality, water efficiency, and innovation in design.
Another example is the SMP Building, also in LIC. This Energy Star Certified property brings 330,000 square feet of energy-efficient creative office to the market as well as a one-acre rooftop farm.
Queens, NY's Top Office-Using Sectors
Queens benefits from the demand for space created by sectors like trade & transportation, education & healthcare, business services, and corporate headquarters.
- Trade & Transportation – JFK International Airport and LaGuardia Airport are two of the busiest airports in the world.
- Education & Healthcare – Fidelis Care, CenterLight Healthcare, and St. John's University.
- Business Services – Business start-ups such as BuyBackWorld and NYC Daylighting.
- Corporate Headquarters – Bulova, Steinway & Sons, Glaceau, and JetBlue Airways.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does office space cost in Queens, NY?
The average office rental rate in Queens, NY is $37.14 per square foot. Asking prices vary based on the property’s location, overall rating, amenities, proximity to restaurants, cafes and entertainment venues, as well as public transport, airports and highways.
What is the size of available office spaces in Queens, NY?
The Queens, NY office market can accommodate various businesses, sporting a range of office space availabilities. The average size of office space availabilities is 212,585 square feet. If you’re just starting out as a company or as an entrepreneur, the smallest available office space in Queens, NY is 170 square feet, while the maximum rentable space on the market now is 425,000 square feet.
How do I get office space in Queens, NY?
Start your search for office space in Queens, NY by using our filters that allow you to find the best space for your business needs. Filter listings by location, property size, available space or lease rate. Property pages will offer details about an office building’s rating, year built, availabilities, price per square foot and more. After drawing up a shortlist, make sure you contact the listed broker(s) to schedule a viewing and begin the negotiation process for your lease contract.
How many office listings are available in Queens, NY?
There are 371 office listings on the Queens, NY market. See all available office spaces for rent.
Where to rent an office space in Queens, NY?
Popular Queens neighbourhoods with available office spaces include Northwestern Queens, Long Island City and Southeastern Queens.
What other property types are available for lease in Queens, NY?
In addition to traditional office spaces, commercial real estate listings on our platform also include coworking & shared office space options, retail spaces, industrial buildings, warehouses, distribution facilities, and more.
Queens Demographics
Population
- Total Population2,256,731
- Male Population(48.6 %) 1,096,826
- Female Population(51.4 %) 1,159,905
- Median Age40.00
Income/Financial
- Average Household Income$84,501
- Median Household Income$75,281
- Median Income Under 25$48,772
- Median Income 25-44$77,700
- Median Income 45-64$82,818
- Median Income Over 65$49,350
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