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- Year Built 1927
- Date Updated Dec 18, 2024
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.
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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 Mortons The Steakhouse, Zamir Equities, Tommy Bahama, Inter Parfums, Inc., and Jonathan Rose Companies
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Spaces Available
Entire 10th Floor – Vacant |
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Entire 8th Floor – Vacant |
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Suite 1100 |
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Suite 1125 |
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Suite 1220 |
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Suite 1425 |
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Suite 1710 |
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Suite 1720 |
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Suite 1923 |
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Suite 2000 |
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Suite 2030 |
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Suite 2040 |
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Suite 419 |
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Suite 620 |
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Contacts
Location
Getting Around
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Walk Score ®
99/100
Walker's Paradise
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Transit Score ®
100/100
Rider's Paradise
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Bike Score ®
93/100
Biker's Paradise
- City New York, NY
- Neighborhood Central Midtown
- Zip Code 10176
- Market Manhattan
Points of Interest
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Grand Central - LIRR Concourse
0.19 miles
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5th Avenue
0.19 miles
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Grand Central - 47th Street Entrance
0.19 miles
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Grand Central North - 335 Madison Av Entrance
0.19 miles
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Grand Central - 45th Street Entrance
0.20 miles
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44th Street Elevator
0.21 miles
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43rd / Vanderbilt
0.24 miles
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Grand Central
0.25 miles
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Grand Central 43rd Street / Vanderbilt Avenue entrance
0.26 miles
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Grand Central Terminal - Park Avenue Entrance
0.28 miles
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ChargePoint
0.46 miles
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Tesla Supercharger
0.49 miles
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Blink
0.74 miles
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Bus Charging Station
0.81 miles
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Mobil
0.92 miles
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BP
1.49 miles
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Citgo
1.75 miles
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Sunoco
1.89 miles
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Atlantic
2.12 miles
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Gulf
2.14 miles
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Hippodrome Parking
0.11 miles
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Icon
0.38 miles
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City Parking
0.39 miles
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Quik Park
0.40 miles
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Quik Park Garage
0.41 miles
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Alpha Garage
0.42 miles
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Icon Parking
0.42 miles
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intlFcstone 10022 LOCi Multi
0.43 miles
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Champion
0.47 miles
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iClean
1.42 miles
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Hilton Garden Inn
0.02 miles
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Club Quarter Hôtel
0.05 miles
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The Hotel @ Times Square
0.08 miles
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City Club Hotel
0.09 miles
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Cassa Hotel
0.10 miles
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Algonquin Hotel
0.10 miles
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Royalton New York
0.12 miles
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Gotham Hotel
0.13 miles
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Hotel St. James
0.16 miles
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Room Mate Grace Hotel
0.20 miles
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Ippudo
0.02 miles
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Cock & Bull
0.02 miles
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Sophie’s
0.02 miles
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Potbelly
0.02 miles
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Kosher Deluxe
0.02 miles
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Chipotle
0.03 miles
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Via Brasil
0.03 miles
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天府樓
0.03 miles
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Addictive NYC
0.03 miles
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Xi'an Famous Foods
0.03 miles
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Stella and Charles Guttman Community College
0.30 miles
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Public School 18
0.42 miles
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CUNY Graduate School of Journalism
0.45 miles
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Public School 69
0.50 miles
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Public School 212
0.54 miles
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Lyceum Kennedy International School
0.55 miles
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Midtown West School PS 212
0.56 miles
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CUNY Graduate School and University Center
0.56 miles
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M408 Professional Performing Arts High School
0.57 miles
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Lyceum Kennedy French American School
0.57 miles
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Kindercare
0.40 miles
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Wee Ones Club
0.59 miles
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Star A Kidz
0.60 miles
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Everbrook Academy
0.63 miles
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Gymboree
0.66 miles
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St Vartan Play Group Preschool
0.86 miles
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Alpha Bet Preschool of Murray Hill
0.91 miles
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Push My Swing
0.98 miles
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NY Kids Club
1.05 miles
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Explore + Discover Early Learning Center
1.15 miles
Frequently Asked Questions
Currently, the largest rentable space at 551 Fifth Ave | Fred F. French Building totals 20,955 square feet.
551 Fifth Ave | Fred F. French Building totals 102,963 square feet.
551 Fifth Ave | Fred F. French Building was built in 1927.
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