Renting an Office in Downtown New York
Renting an Office in Downtown New York
Once known mainly for tired office space, downtown has become one of New York’s most compelling business addresses — offering transportation, community, and rents that beat the rest of Manhattan.
Why It Works –
Transportation: The 2, 3, 4, 5, A, C , J, R and Z converge at the Fulton Transit Center. Board the Path train at World Trade Center. By water visit NY Ferry and Staten Island Ferry. Park your car here.
Community: There are affordable apartments, new restaurants, personal services, parks and culture. Link to the Downtown Alliance and Time Out.
Rents: Downtown office rents average $48.26 per square foot compared to midtown’s $51.06. More importantly, downtown buildings offer better quality for each dollar spent. For details about rents in downtown neighborhoods and leasing strategies link here NY Office Leasing Stays Hot in 2026.
Ready to find your next office? Cogent Realty Advisors is a licensed no-fee real estate broker representing companies that lease office space. We’ll help you find the right space and negotiate the best possible terms: (212) 509-4049.
Building Details for Renting an Office in Downtown New York
Below is a curated selection of available office spaces in downtown New York. Have a specific requirement — size, budget, or building type? Call Cogent Realty at (212) 509-4049 and we’ll help you find the right fit.
86 Chambers Street
- Between Broadway & Church Street
- Class B office building (1910/2003)
- 24/7 access and attended lobby
- Close to courts and city offices
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- Photo by Costar, the world leader in commercial real estate information. www.costar.com
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- Prebuilt 2,610 RSF. Call for rent.
217 Broadway
- N/W/C Vesey Street
- Class B office building 1915/1999
- 24/7 access and attended lobby
- Views of City Hall Park
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- Photo by Costar.
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- Prebuilt 8,108 RSF. Asking $49
One World Trade Center
- Located at 285 Fulton Street
- Class A trophy office tower (2014)
- 24/7 access, concierge attended lobby & security
- World famous building
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- Prebuilt 2,578 RSF. Call for rent.
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- Prebuilt & furnished. 9,499 RSF. Call for rent.
111 John Street
- N/W/C of Pearl Street
- Class B office building 1929, modernized
- 24/7 access and attended lobby
- Residential block, 5 minutes from Fulton Transit Center
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- Photo by Costar
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- Prebuilt 2,240 RSF. Asking $49
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- Prebuilt 4,165RSF. Asking $40.
22 Cortland Street
- Between Broadway & Church Street
- Class A office building 1973, modernized
- 24/7 access and attended lobby
- Adjacent to Fulton Street Transit Center
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- New construction asking $60
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- Build-to-suit 7,000 – 18,000 RSF. Asking $62.00
14 Wall St
- N/W/C of Nassau Street
- Class A Office building 1912, modernize
- 24/7 access and concierge attended lobby
- Tenants include Amerigroup, Barclays, and Skidmore, Owings + Merrill
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- 14 Wall Street. Photo by Costar.
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- Prebuilt 6,644 RSF. Asking $34
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- Prebuilt 8,460 RSF. Asking $34
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90 Broad Street
- Between Bridge & Stone Streets
- Class B office building 1932 / 2006
- 24/7 attend lobby
- Popular with law firms
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- Prebuilt 4,281 RSF. Call for rent.
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- Prebuilt 18,984 RSF. Call for rent.
45 Broadway
- Between Morris Street & Exchange Alley
- Class A office building 1983
- 24/7 access and concierge attended lobby
- Atrium lobby includes water feature
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- Prebuilt 1,784 RSF. Asking $50
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- Prebuilt 2,204 RSF. Asking $58
33 Whitehall Street
- Between Pearl & Bridge Streets
- Class A building 1983, upgraded
- 24/7 access and concierge attended lobby
- 16,500 square foot data center/disaster recovery facility
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- Impressive atrium lobby
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- Private Floor. Prebuilt 16,889 RSF. Call for rent
17 State Street
- Between Pearl & Water Streets
- Class A trophy office building 1988
- 24/7 access and concierge attended lobby
- New Tenant amenity lounge and conference center.
- Link to our report Elevate Your Business at 17 State Street
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- Spectacular NY Harbor views!
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- Prebuilt 5.042 RSF. Call for rent.
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- Prebuilt & furnished. 14,171 RSF. Asking $75
Let Us Professionally Manage Your Next Office Lease
- Cogent Realty Advisors represents businesses in finding and leasing office space — from single-office needs to full-floor requirements.
- We provide objective, expert guidance at every step, from identifying the right space to negotiating the best possible lease terms.
- Tenants pay no fee for our services.
- Cogent has been a licensed NYS Real Estate Broker since 2002.
Ready to start your search?
Contact Mitchell Waldman at (212) 509-4049 for expert help with your office real estate needs.
