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- Date Updated Dec 18, 2024
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.
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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
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Spaces Available
12th Fl, Ste 1200 |
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17th Fl, Ste 1706 |
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1st Floor |
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21st Fl, Ste 2100 |
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9th Fl, Ste 900 |
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Partial 12th – 5,184 RSF |
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Partial 12th – 5,586 RSF |
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Partial 21st – 6,498 RSF |
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Suite #1210 |
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Getting Around
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Walk Score ®
98/100
Walker's Paradise
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Transit Score ®
100/100
Rider's Paradise
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Bike Score ®
87/100
Very Bikeable
- City New York, NY
- Neighborhood Central Midtown
- Zip Code 10022
- Market Manhattan
Points of Interest
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5th Avenue–53rd Street
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6th Avenue & 56th Street at Southeast Corner
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6th Avenue & 56th Street at Southwest Corner
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6th Avenue & 56th Street at Northwest Corner
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6th Avenue & 57th Street at Southwest Corner
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5th Avenue–59th Street
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East 53rd Street & Lexington Avenue at Southeast Corner
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East 53rd Street & Lexington Avenue at Northeast Corner
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East 51st Street & Lexington Avenue at Northwest Corner
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Lexington Avenue–53rd Street
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ChargePoint
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Tesla Supercharger
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Bus Charging Station
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Blink
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Mobil
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Sunoco
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Citgo
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BP
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Atlantic
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Shell
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Icon
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Champion
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Central Parking
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Quik Park
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Hippodrome Parking
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Quik Park Garage
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intlFcstone 10022 LOCi Multi
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Hotel Elysee by Library Hotel Collection
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Trump Grill
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Dim Sum Palace
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The Modern - The Bar Room
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San Pietro Restaurant
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Trump Cafe
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Public School 69
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Sahra & William M Lese Religious School
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Public School 18
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Public School 59
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Mandl School, The College of Allied Health
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High School of Art and Design
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Zoo School
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Public School 58
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Saint Vincent Ferrer School
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The Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater
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Kindercare
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Star A Kidz
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Everbrook Academy
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Gymboree
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Wee Ones Club
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St Vartan Play Group Preschool
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Alpha Bet Preschool of Murray Hill
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Bright Horizons
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Push My Swing
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Manhattan Schoolhouse
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Frequently Asked Questions
The price for office space for lease at 488 Madison Ave is available upon request. The cost of leasing office space can depend on the position of the space within the building, the location of the property, the quality rating, amenities on-site or nearby, as well as if the office space you are looking at comes with attributes that are unique to it.
In total, there are 45,495 square feet of office space for rent at 488 Madison Ave. Availability at this location includes office. If you are interested in finding out more, you can easily reach out to schedule a tour using the contact form at the top of this page.
Office space available at 488 Madison Ave provides up to 21,797 square feet, which can accommodate a maximum of 290 people, according to recommendations of between 75 and 150 square feet of office space per person. For a better understanding of how this space could work for you, reach out to schedule a tour.
488 Madison Ave is located in the Central Midtown neighborhood of Manhattan. Reach out to the leasing representative for more detailed information on the most modern facilities and amenities at the property.
Area amenities within half a mile of this location include 6 educational institution(s), 10 restaurant or other dining establishment(s), 10 hotel, motel, or other accommodation.
See listing location information regarding the nearest points of interest in the area. Contact the property representative for details on what the best vehicle access and parking options are near 488 Madison Ave. For your consideration, 488 Madison Ave is located within 0.5 miles of 4 parking option(s) and 1 fuel station(s).
If you want to find out more about the lease terms and office space availability at 488 Madison Ave, fill out the contact form to schedule a tour or reach out to the property representatives using the contact details provided here to ask for any additional information that you might be interested in.
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