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Fred F. French Building 551 Fifth Ave
1,966 - 84,719 SF of Office Space Available in New York, NY 10176



HIGHLIGHTS
- Iconic Art Deco tower in the heart of Midtown Manhattan rising 38 stories and designated as a New York City landmark building.
- Prestigious building tenants include Zamir Equities, Morton’s The Steakhouse, Jonathan Rose Companies, and more.
- Property features include a renovated lobby with bronze finishes, a brand-new conference amenity, and panoramic city views.
- Situated within steps of Grand Central Terminal, surrounded by high-end retail, fine dining, and world-class hotels.
ALL AVAILABLE SPACES(14)
Display Rent as
- SPACE
- SIZE
- TERM
- RENT
- SPACE USE
- CONDITION
- AVAILABLE
Second gen, built space. Will demolish and turnkey using building standard for term.
- Fully Built-Out as Standard Office
- Space is in Excellent Condition
- Mostly Open Floor Plan Layout
Second gen. Will demolish and turnkey using building standard for term.
- Mostly Open Floor Plan Layout
- Space is in Excellent Condition
- Partially Built-Out as Standard Office
- Space is in Excellent Condition
- Mostly Open Floor Plan Layout
- Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 41,805 SF of adjacent space
Full floor in elevated whitebox condition. Exposed brick, stripped columns, brand new HVAC, common corridor and restrooms. Ownership will build to suit. ** LEASE OUT
- Open Floor Plan Layout
- Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 41,805 SF of adjacent space
- Space is in Excellent Condition
Prebuilding per the attached test-fit in 2025. Please reach out for pricing and information - opportunity to build fully to suit before construction commences.
- Mostly Open Floor Plan Layout
- Space is in Excellent Condition
Raw space. Ownership will provide a NBI for term. Please reach out for pricing and building standard finishes.
Second generation space in good condition. Ownership will upgrade cosmetically or demolish and build to suit.
- Open Floor Plan Layout
- Space is in Excellent Condition
- Finished Ceilings: 10 ft 8 in
Proposed layout , perfect for a law firm. Twelve (12) offices, bullpen for 4 , pantry and conference room. Shared reception area with prominent law firm if needed. Landlord will build-to-suit or provide generous work letter
- Partially Built-Out as Law Office
- 12 Private Offices
- Space is in Excellent Condition
- Open Floor Plan Layout
- 1 Conference Room
- Partially Built-Out as Standard Office
- 1 Conference Room
- Space is in Excellent Condition
- Mostly Open Floor Plan Layout
- 10 Workstations
Second gen, built space in good condition. New lights and carpet.
- Partially Built-Out as Standard Office
- 2 Private Offices
- Space is in Excellent Condition
- Mostly Open Floor Plan Layout
- 1 Conference Room
Built, second generation space in good condition. Built with 4 offices / meeting rooms, 1 conference room, and open area for 10-12 workstations. Ownership will modify and upgrade for term. Will consider "as-is" for less term. Good natural light.
- Partially Built-Out as Standard Office
- Space is in Excellent Condition
- Open Floor Plan Layout
Built, second generation space in good condition. Built with 5 offices / meeting rooms, 1 conference room, and open area for 8 workstations. Ownership will modify and upgrade for term. Will consider "as-is" for less term. Good natural light.
- Fully Built-Out as Standard Office
- 5 Private Offices
- 8 Workstations
- Open Floor Plan Layout
- 1 Conference Room
- Space is in Excellent Condition
Built, second generation space. Built with 3 offices, 1 conference room, 1 phone room, and 1 huddle room. Space is carpeted throughout. Ownership will modify and upgrade for term or demolish and turnkey using building standard.
- Fully Built-Out as Standard Office
- 3 Private Offices
- Space is in Excellent Condition
- Open Floor Plan Layout
- 1 Conference Room
2nd Generation pre-built with direct access off the 25th floor elevator lobby. Built with 4 offices, and open area for 7 workstations. Stainless steel and glass finishes throughout, featuring a state-of-the-art, collaborative pantry with exposed ceilings. The space is carpeted with a northern & southern exposure. Great light.
- Partially Built-Out as Standard Office
- 4 Private Offices
- Space is in Excellent Condition
- Mostly Open Floor Plan Layout
- 4 Workstations
Space | Size | Term | Rent | Space Use | Condition | Available |
4th Floor, Ste 419 | 2,401 SF | Negotiable | Upon Application Upon Application Upon Application Upon Application | Office | Full Build-Out | 30 Days |
6th Floor, Ste 620 | 2,462 SF | Negotiable | Upon Application Upon Application Upon Application Upon Application | Office | Shell Space | 30 Days |
7th Floor | 20,955 SF | Negotiable | Upon Application Upon Application Upon Application Upon Application | Office | Partial Build-Out | 01/08/2025 |
8th Floor | 20,850 SF | Negotiable | Upon Application Upon Application Upon Application Upon Application | Office | Shell Space | Now |
10th Floor | 7,875 SF | Negotiable | Upon Application Upon Application Upon Application Upon Application | Office | - | Now |
10th Floor, Ste 1025 | 3,098 SF | Negotiable | Upon Application Upon Application Upon Application Upon Application | Office | - | Now |
11th Floor, Ste 1125 | 3,207 SF | Negotiable | Upon Application Upon Application Upon Application Upon Application | Office | Shell Space | Now |
12th Floor, Ste 1220 | 5,094 SF | Negotiable | Upon Application Upon Application Upon Application Upon Application | Office | Partial Build-Out | 30 Days |
14th Floor, Ste 1425 | 3,236 SF | Negotiable | Upon Application Upon Application Upon Application Upon Application | Office | Partial Build-Out | Now |
16th Floor, Ste 1620 | 1,966 SF | Negotiable | Upon Application Upon Application Upon Application Upon Application | Office | Partial Build-Out | Now |
20th Floor, Ste 2000 | 4,222 SF | Negotiable | Upon Application Upon Application Upon Application Upon Application | Office | Partial Build-Out | Now |
20th Floor, Ste 2030 | 4,609 SF | Negotiable | Upon Application Upon Application Upon Application Upon Application | Office | Full Build-Out | Now |
20th Floor, Ste 2040 | 2,389 SF | Negotiable | Upon Application Upon Application Upon Application Upon Application | Office | Full Build-Out | Now |
25th Floor, Ste 2520 | 2,355 SF | Negotiable | Upon Application Upon Application Upon Application Upon Application | Office | Partial Build-Out | Now |
4th Floor, Ste 419
Size |
2,401 SF |
Term |
Negotiable |
Rent |
Upon Application Upon Application Upon Application Upon Application |
Space Use |
Office |
Condition |
Full Build-Out |
Available |
30 Days |
6th Floor, Ste 620
Size |
2,462 SF |
Term |
Negotiable |
Rent |
Upon Application Upon Application Upon Application Upon Application |
Space Use |
Office |
Condition |
Shell Space |
Available |
30 Days |
7th Floor
Size |
20,955 SF |
Term |
Negotiable |
Rent |
Upon Application Upon Application Upon Application Upon Application |
Space Use |
Office |
Condition |
Partial Build-Out |
Available |
01/08/2025 |
8th Floor
Size |
20,850 SF |
Term |
Negotiable |
Rent |
Upon Application Upon Application Upon Application Upon Application |
Space Use |
Office |
Condition |
Shell Space |
Available |
Now |
10th Floor
Size |
7,875 SF |
Term |
Negotiable |
Rent |
Upon Application Upon Application Upon Application Upon Application |
Space Use |
Office |
Condition |
- |
Available |
Now |
10th Floor, Ste 1025
Size |
3,098 SF |
Term |
Negotiable |
Rent |
Upon Application Upon Application Upon Application Upon Application |
Space Use |
Office |
Condition |
- |
Available |
Now |
11th Floor, Ste 1125
Size |
3,207 SF |
Term |
Negotiable |
Rent |
Upon Application Upon Application Upon Application Upon Application |
Space Use |
Office |
Condition |
Shell Space |
Available |
Now |
12th Floor, Ste 1220
Size |
5,094 SF |
Term |
Negotiable |
Rent |
Upon Application Upon Application Upon Application Upon Application |
Space Use |
Office |
Condition |
Partial Build-Out |
Available |
30 Days |
14th Floor, Ste 1425
Size |
3,236 SF |
Term |
Negotiable |
Rent |
Upon Application Upon Application Upon Application Upon Application |
Space Use |
Office |
Condition |
Partial Build-Out |
Available |
Now |
16th Floor, Ste 1620
Size |
1,966 SF |
Term |
Negotiable |
Rent |
Upon Application Upon Application Upon Application Upon Application |
Space Use |
Office |
Condition |
Partial Build-Out |
Available |
Now |
20th Floor, Ste 2000
Size |
4,222 SF |
Term |
Negotiable |
Rent |
Upon Application Upon Application Upon Application Upon Application |
Space Use |
Office |
Condition |
Partial Build-Out |
Available |
Now |
20th Floor, Ste 2030
Size |
4,609 SF |
Term |
Negotiable |
Rent |
Upon Application Upon Application Upon Application Upon Application |
Space Use |
Office |
Condition |
Full Build-Out |
Available |
Now |
20th Floor, Ste 2040
Size |
2,389 SF |
Term |
Negotiable |
Rent |
Upon Application Upon Application Upon Application Upon Application |
Space Use |
Office |
Condition |
Full Build-Out |
Available |
Now |
25th Floor, Ste 2520
Size |
2,355 SF |
Term |
Negotiable |
Rent |
Upon Application Upon Application Upon Application Upon Application |
Space Use |
Office |
Condition |
Partial Build-Out |
Available |
Now |
4th Floor, Ste 419
Size | 2,401 SF |
Term | Negotiable |
Rent | Upon Application |
Space Use | Office |
Condition | Full Build-Out |
Available | 30 Days |
Second gen, built space. Will demolish and turnkey using building standard for term.
- Fully Built-Out as Standard Office
- Mostly Open Floor Plan Layout
- Space is in Excellent Condition
6th Floor, Ste 620
Size | 2,462 SF |
Term | Negotiable |
Rent | Upon Application |
Space Use | Office |
Condition | Shell Space |
Available | 30 Days |
Second gen. Will demolish and turnkey using building standard for term.
- Mostly Open Floor Plan Layout
- Space is in Excellent Condition
7th Floor
Size | 20,955 SF |
Term | Negotiable |
Rent | Upon Application |
Space Use | Office |
Condition | Partial Build-Out |
Available | 01/08/2025 |
- Partially Built-Out as Standard Office
- Mostly Open Floor Plan Layout
- Space is in Excellent Condition
- Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 41,805 SF of adjacent space
8th Floor
Size | 20,850 SF |
Term | Negotiable |
Rent | Upon Application |
Space Use | Office |
Condition | Shell Space |
Available | Now |
Full floor in elevated whitebox condition. Exposed brick, stripped columns, brand new HVAC, common corridor and restrooms. Ownership will build to suit. ** LEASE OUT
- Open Floor Plan Layout
- Space is in Excellent Condition
- Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 41,805 SF of adjacent space
10th Floor
Size | 7,875 SF |
Term | Negotiable |
Rent | Upon Application |
Space Use | Office |
Condition | - |
Available | Now |
Prebuilding per the attached test-fit in 2025. Please reach out for pricing and information - opportunity to build fully to suit before construction commences.
- Mostly Open Floor Plan Layout
- Space is in Excellent Condition
10th Floor, Ste 1025
Size | 3,098 SF |
Term | Negotiable |
Rent | Upon Application |
Space Use | Office |
Condition | - |
Available | Now |
Raw space. Ownership will provide a NBI for term. Please reach out for pricing and building standard finishes.
11th Floor, Ste 1125
Size | 3,207 SF |
Term | Negotiable |
Rent | Upon Application |
Space Use | Office |
Condition | Shell Space |
Available | Now |
Second generation space in good condition. Ownership will upgrade cosmetically or demolish and build to suit.
- Open Floor Plan Layout
- Finished Ceilings: 10 ft 8 in
- Space is in Excellent Condition
12th Floor, Ste 1220
Size | 5,094 SF |
Term | Negotiable |
Rent | Upon Application |
Space Use | Office |
Condition | Partial Build-Out |
Available | 30 Days |
Proposed layout , perfect for a law firm. Twelve (12) offices, bullpen for 4 , pantry and conference room. Shared reception area with prominent law firm if needed. Landlord will build-to-suit or provide generous work letter
- Partially Built-Out as Law Office
- Open Floor Plan Layout
- 12 Private Offices
- 1 Conference Room
- Space is in Excellent Condition
14th Floor, Ste 1425
Size | 3,236 SF |
Term | Negotiable |
Rent | Upon Application |
Space Use | Office |
Condition | Partial Build-Out |
Available | Now |
- Partially Built-Out as Standard Office
- Mostly Open Floor Plan Layout
- 1 Conference Room
- 10 Workstations
- Space is in Excellent Condition
16th Floor, Ste 1620
Size | 1,966 SF |
Term | Negotiable |
Rent | Upon Application |
Space Use | Office |
Condition | Partial Build-Out |
Available | Now |
Second gen, built space in good condition. New lights and carpet.
- Partially Built-Out as Standard Office
- Mostly Open Floor Plan Layout
- 2 Private Offices
- 1 Conference Room
- Space is in Excellent Condition
20th Floor, Ste 2000
Size | 4,222 SF |
Term | Negotiable |
Rent | Upon Application |
Space Use | Office |
Condition | Partial Build-Out |
Available | Now |
Built, second generation space in good condition. Built with 4 offices / meeting rooms, 1 conference room, and open area for 10-12 workstations. Ownership will modify and upgrade for term. Will consider "as-is" for less term. Good natural light.
- Partially Built-Out as Standard Office
- Open Floor Plan Layout
- Space is in Excellent Condition
20th Floor, Ste 2030
Size | 4,609 SF |
Term | Negotiable |
Rent | Upon Application |
Space Use | Office |
Condition | Full Build-Out |
Available | Now |
Built, second generation space in good condition. Built with 5 offices / meeting rooms, 1 conference room, and open area for 8 workstations. Ownership will modify and upgrade for term. Will consider "as-is" for less term. Good natural light.
- Fully Built-Out as Standard Office
- Open Floor Plan Layout
- 5 Private Offices
- 1 Conference Room
- 8 Workstations
- Space is in Excellent Condition
20th Floor, Ste 2040
Size | 2,389 SF |
Term | Negotiable |
Rent | Upon Application |
Space Use | Office |
Condition | Full Build-Out |
Available | Now |
Built, second generation space. Built with 3 offices, 1 conference room, 1 phone room, and 1 huddle room. Space is carpeted throughout. Ownership will modify and upgrade for term or demolish and turnkey using building standard.
- Fully Built-Out as Standard Office
- Open Floor Plan Layout
- 3 Private Offices
- 1 Conference Room
- Space is in Excellent Condition
25th Floor, Ste 2520
Size | 2,355 SF |
Term | Negotiable |
Rent | Upon Application |
Space Use | Office |
Condition | Partial Build-Out |
Available | Now |
2nd Generation pre-built with direct access off the 25th floor elevator lobby. Built with 4 offices, and open area for 7 workstations. Stainless steel and glass finishes throughout, featuring a state-of-the-art, collaborative pantry with exposed ceilings. The space is carpeted with a northern & southern exposure. Great light.
- Partially Built-Out as Standard Office
- Mostly Open Floor Plan Layout
- 4 Private Offices
- 4 Workstations
- Space is in Excellent Condition
PROPERTY OVERVIEW
The Fred F. French Building at 551 Fifth Avenue is an iconic Art Deco tower in the heart of New York City. The Class A property was constructed in 1927, containing 430,165 square feet across 38 stories and was designated as a New York City landmark building in 1986. Bronze entrances and storefronts decorated with mythological figures of many cultures are found at the base of this prestigious property. This Middle Eastern motif continues into the spectacular and carefully preserved lobby with vaulted ceilings and bronze interior finishes. Fully renovated, the building offers ground floor retail space and entire and divisible office floors. The Fred F. French Building boasts an additional entrance on E 45th Street and sweeping panoramic views of Midtown Manhattan. Join a prestigious tenant roster that includes Morton’s The Steakhouse, Zamir Equities, Tommy Bahama, Inter Parfums, Inc., and Jonathan Rose Companies. The Fred F. French Building sits within steps of acclaimed restaurants, exclusive retail stores, five-star hotels, and Grand Central Terminal. With recent property upgrades and a prime location near convenient public transportation, take advantage of this opportunity to join the city's elite at this world-class destination.
- 24 Hour Access
- Bus Route
- Public Transport
- Property Manager on Site
- Restaurant
- Car Charging Station
PROPERTY FACTS
SELECT TENANTS
- FLOOR
- TENANT NAME
- 15th
- Inter Parfums, Inc
- 23rd
- Jonathan Rose Companies
- Multiple
- Morton's The Steakhouse
- 8th
- Pace University Midtown
- 21st
- Sadis & Goldberg LLP
- 12th
- Schoeman, Updike, Kaufman, & Gerber LLP
- 9th
- Tapad Inc
- 1st
- Tommy Bahama
- 3rd
- Value Line
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