Expansive East 42nd Street Office

LISTING DETAILS FOR Expansive East 42nd Street Office

DESCRIPTION

Expansive East 42nd Street Office built across a partial seventh-floor footprint at 220 East 42nd Street, this expansive 41,435 square foot installation delivers a high-density, enterprise-grade layout anchored by 276 workstation seats, supported by 21 enclosed rooms, 5 distinct open work areas, 1 kitchen, 21 utility rooms, and 1 dedicated outdoor area. The configuration stretches laterally across the building with a long, continuous window line, allowing the primary work zones to run parallel to the perimeter and maximize exposure across multiple sides of the floor.

Access into the suite leads directly into a central circulation spine that organizes the entire layout from left to right. Moving outward from the core, Open Area 1 establishes the largest concentration of bench-style workstation seating, where rows of aligned desks form a highly efficient grid accommodating a significant portion of the 276 seats. This central zone is flanked by additional open areas that break the floor into functional neighborhoods rather than a single continuous bullpen. Open Areas 2, 3, 4, and 5 extend this concept, each providing its own cluster of workstations, allowing departments or teams to operate independently while remaining visually connected across the floor.

Distributed along the perimeter and interior corridors are 21 enclosed rooms, many positioned directly against the window line. These rooms vary in size and can function as private offices, conference rooms, meeting rooms, or executive suites depending on operational needs. Several of the larger perimeter rooms are well suited for formal boardroom use, while smaller rooms closer to the core support breakout meetings or focused work. The density and repetition of these enclosed rooms create a strong balance between open collaboration and private workspace.

A centrally located kitchen serves as the primary amenity hub, positioned to be accessible from all five open work areas. Surrounding this are 21 utility spaces, which include support rooms, storage areas, and building infrastructure that keep the main work zones clear and efficient. Toward one end of the layout, the floor opens to a dedicated outdoor area, providing a rare extension of the workspace that can be used for informal meetings, staff breaks, or event-driven use.

The overall layout prioritizes scale and efficiency, with long sightlines across the open areas, consistent workstation planning, and a strong ratio of enclosed rooms to open seating. This is not a full-floor identity, but the breadth of the footprint and its wraparound exposure deliver a near full-floor presence. The combination of 276 workstations, 21 enclosed rooms, 5 open areas, and a dedicated outdoor component positions this installation as a highly functional solution for large teams requiring both density and departmental separation within an Expansive East 42nd Street Office steps from Grand Central.

Space Features:

• 24/7 security
• Bar
• CCTV
• Cafe
• Common area WiFi
• Communal lobby space
• Furnished
• Key card building entry
• Lobby attendant
• Messenger center
• Property manager on-site
• Restaurant
• Turnstiles