ALL CLASS. INSIDE AND OUT.

BUILDING

Address

551 5th Ave
New York, NY 10176

Building Fact Sheet

  • Owner: French Partners, LLC
  • Year Completed: 1927
  • Rentable Area: 430,156 SF
  • Location: 45th Street and 5th Avenue and a 5-minute walk to Grand Central Station
  • Architect: Sloan & Robertson
  • Frame: Concrete encased steel structure
  • Exterior Finish: Limestone, brick masonry and decorative terracotta motifs
  • Number of Floors: 38 floors
  • Typical Floor Size: 5,494 RSF to 20,297 RSF
  • Column Spacing: 16 x 16
  • Typical Slab Height: 10’ 9” floor-to-floor Windows: Operable double-hung windows
  • Air Conditioning: Air and water cooled package units
  • Hours of Operation: 6 am – 6 pm Monday – Friday
  • Security: Concierge desk & Security cameras in lobby

Overview

New York City’s list of renowned art deco structures would be incomplete without the exquisite Fred F. French Building. Conveniently located at 551 Fifth Avenue at 45th Street this architectural paragon is steps from major businesses, upscale 5-star hotels, elegant restaurants, exclusive retail stores, public transportation, and Grand Central Terminal, and offers sweeping panoramic views of Midtown Manhattan.

The magnificent 38-story French building was designed in 1927 by the architectural firm of H. Douglas Ives and was the business headquarters for the famous real estate tycoon Fred Fillmore French who also built Manhattan’s famous Tudor City and Knickerbocker Village residential complexes.

An ornate blend of art deco, ancient Babylonian and European styles, the innovative skyscraper significantly contributes to Fifth Avenue’s international identity. Mastery in design and attention to detail is evident from the moment you enter 551 Fifth Avenue. Created with the finest materials and finishes, the lobby has been designated an interior landmark and features Roman travertine floors, St. Genevieve marble walls, cast bronze elevator doors and a collection of patterned glass chandeliers.

Equally classic is the building’s exterior which boasts a striking vertical facade of limestone and brick that rises dramatically from a three-story limestone base, and is adorned with orange brickwork, terracotta décor with black trim on the setbacks, themed rectangular patterns and decorated with significant bronze paneling and bronze framed storefronts.

The Fred F. French Building has recently been completely restored and upgraded with state-of-the-art equipment, mechanicals and elevator systems. It is home to numerous global corporations, as well as Denihan Hospitality Group and Morton’s Steakhouse.

Key Highlights

Renowned 38-story landmark building located at the northeast corner of 45th Street in Midtown Manhattan

Beautifully restored building exterior, bronze entrances, and Art Deco lobby

Sweeping panoramic views of Manhattan

Steps from Grand Central and public transportation, and near major Midtown businesses, upscale 5-star hotels, elegant restaurants, and exclusive retailers

Prestigious building tenants include Morton’s The Steakhouse, Zamir Equities, Tommy Bahama, Inter Parfums, Inc., and Jonathan Rose Companies

LOCATION MAP

AVAILABILITIES

Available

Entire 8th Floor – Vacant

Space Type

Office

Total Size

20,853 sqft

Available

Entire 8th Floor – Vacant

Total Size

20,853 sqft

Space Type

Office

Available

Entire 10th Floor – Vacant

Space Type

Office

Total Size

20,955 sqft

Available

Entire 10th Floor – Vacant

Total Size

20,955 sqft

Space Type

Office

Available

Suite 1100

Space Type

Office

Total Size

6,778 sqft

Available

Suite 1100

Total Size

6,778 sqft

Space Type

Office

Available

Suite 1710

Space Type

Office

Total Size

4,334 sqft

Available

Suite 1710

Total Size

4,334 sqft

Space Type

Office

Available

Suite 1720

Space Type

Office

Total Size

3,371 sqft

Available

Suite 1720

Total Size

3,371 sqft

Space Type

Office

Available

Suite 419

Space Type

Office

Total Size

2,401 sqft

Available

Suite 419

Total Size

2,401 sqft

Space Type

Office

Available

Suite 620

Space Type

Office

Total Size

2,462 sqft

Available

Suite 620

Total Size

2,462 sqft

Space Type

Office

Available

Suite 1125

Space Type

Office

Total Size

3,207 sqft

Available

Suite 1125

Total Size

3,207 sqft

Space Type

Office

Available

Suite 1220

Space Type

Office

Total Size

5,094 sqft

Available

Suite 1220

Total Size

5,094 sqft

Space Type

Office

Available

Suite 1425

Space Type

Office

Total Size

3,236 sqft

Available

Suite 1425

Total Size

3,236 sqft

Space Type

Office

Available

Suite 1923

Space Type

Retail

Total Size

1,688 sqft

Available

Suite 1923

Total Size

1,688 sqft

Space Type

Retail

Available

Suite 2000

Space Type

Office

Total Size

4,222 sqft

Available

Suite 2000

Total Size

4,222 sqft

Space Type

Office

Available

Suite 2030

Space Type

Office

Total Size

4,609 sqft

Available

Suite 2030

Total Size

4,609 sqft

Space Type

Office

Available

Suite 2040

Space Type

Office

Total Size

2,389 sqft

Available

Suite 2040

Total Size

2,389 sqft

Space Type

Office

TENANTS

Overview

15th Floor
23rd Floor
GRND
21st Floor
12th Floor
1st Floor

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TEAM

Brokerage Team

Kevin Driscoll

Office Leasing
212-563-6557 kdriscoll@feilorg.com

Henry Korzec

Office Leasing
212-609-8675 ext. 275 hkorzec@feil.com

Get in touch

Phone
212-563-6557
Fax
212-563-6657
Address

The Feil Organization 

7 Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10001 

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