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BUILDING

Address

488 Madison Ave
New York, NY 10022

Building Fact Sheet

  • Owner: 488 Madison Avenue Associates, LLC
  • Year Completed: 1949
  • Gross Building Area: 384,000 SF
  • Rentable Area: 447,000 SF
  • Location: Madison Avenue blockfront between 51st and 52nd Streets
  • Architect: Emery Roth & Sons
  • Frame: Concrete encased steel structure
  • Exterior Finish: Brick masonry and glass
  • Number of Floors: 24 floors
  • Typical Floor Size: 22,206 to 26,827 RSF
  • Column Spacing: 20 x 22
  • Typical Slab Height: 10’ 6” floor-to-floor
  • Windows: Operable double-glazed, awning-type aluminum windows
  • Security: Concierge desk & Security cameras in lobby

Overview

Reigning over Madison Avenue in the heart of midtown Manhattan is the layered, white modernist office tower and architectural landmark of 488 Madison Avenue. Historically referred to as ‘The Look Building’, it was designed by Emery Roth & Sons in 1949 for Look Magazine, the flagship of Cowles Communications, and now boasts a prestigious tenant roster of global corporations.

The 23-story building overlooks Saint Patrick’s Cathedral and is just blocks from Grand Central Terminal. It is located in proximity to area businesses, restaurants, shopping, hotels and mass transit, and offers full floor identity, 24/7 access, and an attended marble lobby. The building has been home to many notable publishing and communications firms including Esquire Magazine, Institutional Investor, Euromoney Publications and Abbeville Press.

This sleek Madison Avenue tower is comprised of glazed white brick and configured in round-edged layers, often likened to a wedding cake or ocean liner. The architecturally massive frame whose modern lines have been carefully preserved adds to the roster of New York City’s richest and eclectic architecture.

Although the enormous letters of LOOK are a memory, the building’s 447,000 square feet of space have undergone extensive interior and exterior renovations. While retaining its original character, the building’s white brick façade has been completely rejuvenated. The windows have also been upgraded but still have the distinctive detail befitting their style. Interior renovations include a new lobby, updated elevators and new retail façade.

The former Look building has today regained all of its gleam, glamour and prestige. 488 Madison Avenue now stands out as one of the most attractive post-war brick buildings in New York City, with details that are designed to draw the eye to its infinite strips of ribbon windows and columns.

Key Highlights

Extensive interior renovations, including new building lobby, retail facade, operable windows and elevators.

Formerly the Look Building

Excellent Midtown location

Attended marble lobby

24 hour/7 day access

Prestigious tenant roster

Full floor identity

Very low loss factor

Close proximity to trains and bus lines

Between 51st & 52nd Streets

LOCATION MAP

AVAILABILITIES

Available

1st Floor

Space Type

Retail

Unit/Suite

Unit 101

Total Size

968 sqft

Available

1st Floor

Total Size

968 sqft

Space Type

Retail

Unit/Suite

Unit 101

Available

9th Fl, Ste 900

Space Type

Office

Total Size

21,797 sqft

Available

9th Fl, Ste 900

Total Size

21,797 sqft

Space Type

Office

Available

12th Fl, Ste 1200

Space Type

Office

Total Size

5,184 sqft

Available

12th Fl, Ste 1200

Total Size

5,184 sqft

Space Type

Office

Available

Suite #1210

Space Type

Office

Total Size

5,586 sqft

Available

Suite #1210

Total Size

5,586 sqft

Space Type

Office

Available

17th Fl, Ste 1706

Space Type

Office

Total Size

5,462 sqft

Available

17th Fl, Ste 1706

Total Size

5,462 sqft

Space Type

Office

Available

21st Fl, Ste 2100

Space Type

Office

Total Size

6,498 sqft

Available

21st Fl, Ste 2100

Total Size

6,498 sqft

Space Type

Office

Available

Partial 12th – 5,184 RSF

Space Type

Retail

Available

Partial 12th – 5,184 RSF

Space Type

Retail

Available

Partial 21st – 6,498 RSF

Space Type

Retail

Available

Partial 21st – 6,498 RSF

Space Type

Retail

Available

Partial 12th – 5,586 RSF

Space Type

Retail

Available

Partial 12th – 5,586 RSF

Space Type

Retail

TENANTS

Overview

488 Madison Ave.
19th Floor
20th Floor
18th Floor
16th Floor

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TEAM

Brokerage Team

Kyle Young

Office Leasing
212-609-8658 kyoung@feil.com

Timothy Parlante

Office Leasing
212-609-8666 tparlante@feilorg.com

Get in touch

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