Small Space in the Chanin Building

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DESCRIPTION

Set within The Chanin Building at 122 East 42nd Street, this partial thirty-ninth floor installation measures approximately 4,781 square feet and presents a balanced, perimeter-driven layout centered around a large open work area supported by nine enclosed rooms and a defined reception entry. The suite opens into a dedicated reception zone positioned just off the main corridor, creating a clear front-of-house presence that separates guest arrival from the internal workflow while still maintaining immediate connectivity to the rest of the office.

From reception, circulation leads directly into the central open area, where workstations are arranged in a clustered configuration that supports team-based seating while preserving generous aisle spacing for movement throughout the floor. The open workspace is anchored in the middle of the plan, allowing surrounding perimeter rooms to benefit from window exposure while still keeping the core active and collaborative. Based on the layout and proportions, the open area comfortably supports a moderate density workstation environment, with flexibility to increase or decrease seating depending on operational needs.

Encircling this central workspace are nine perimeter rooms, each positioned along the window line and accessed through short internal corridors. Several of these rooms are sized and proportioned to function as private offices for executives or senior staff, while others are large enough to serve as conference rooms or meeting spaces for internal collaboration. One of the larger corner rooms is particularly well suited for a primary conference room, benefiting from multiple windows and an expanded footprint that can accommodate a full meeting table and presentation setup. Smaller perimeter rooms can easily transition into huddle rooms, client-facing offices, or focused work areas depending on use.

A kitchen and pantry area is located along one side of the layout, set just off the main open area, providing a natural break zone for staff without interrupting workflow. Adjacent support spaces include utility and storage areas, along with a dedicated mechanical or IT room that supports operational infrastructure. Restrooms are accessed off the core, keeping them centralized and out of the main work environment.

The overall configuration leverages a rectangular floorplate with windows along multiple sides, allowing light to penetrate deeply into both the perimeter offices and portions of the open area. With nine perimeter rooms, a central open workspace, and a clearly defined reception entry, the suite delivers a structured yet flexible environment suited for professional office users seeking a blend of private offices and collaborative space in a Grand Central location.

Space Features:

• Passenger elevators (5)