New York Office/Retail, Retail for Lease - Plaza District
Introduced to the market as a highly rare, brand-forward leasing opportunity, 146 E 56th Street offers retail and office space totaling up to 16,181 square feet within an entire multi-story building plus a lower level, available for lease as a single tenant or in flexible floor plate configurations.
Formerly home to Estée Lauder’s iconic Bumble and bumble., 146 E 56th Street delivers exclusive branding rights, over 40 feet of frontage, ceilings rising to 13 feet, and a passenger/freight elevator, creating an exceptional platform for flagship retail, boutique office, showroom, or experiential concepts. Individual spaces range from 1,623 to 3,901 square feet, featuring open layouts, windowed frontage, hardwood floors, and efficient back-of-house areas, allowing tenants to utilize the building as a cohesive vertical headquarters or a collection of distinct yet connected environments.
Located at the core of Midtown East, 146 E 56th Street sits among Park Avenue, Third Avenue, and Lexington Avenue, surrounded by global financial, legal, consulting, and professional services firms that drive consistent weekday demand. Immediate access to multiple subway lines (4, 5, 6, E, F, N), extensive bus service, and Grand Central Terminal.
Midtown East is home to the largest Central Business District and one of Manhattan’s strongest retail and office submarkets. The property is within walking distance of amenities such as Whole Foods, Chanel, Ralph Lauren, Bloomingdale's, premium hotels, popular restaurants, and service providers. The area serves a population of 750,000 within a 2-mile radius, supported by $13.4 billion in annual consumer spending and a median household income of $142,000, both of which reinforce demand and discretionary spending. 146 E 56th Street presents a prime platform for tenants seeking Midtown presence, branding, and flexibility, positioning operations at the intersection of prestige, accessibility, and sustained market strength.