122 East 42nd Street | 3,026 RSF (Direct Lease)

122 East 42nd Street is a Class A office building at 122 East 42nd Street in the Grand Central submarket. The address gives tenants a Midtown East base with proximity to Grand Central Terminal, client-meeting destinations, hotels, and the broader East Midtown business corridor.

Published building profiles describe 56 stories, approximately 750000 square feet, completed around 1929. Design lineage is associated with Sloan & Robertson. That combination supports users comparing full-floor identity, multi-suite layouts, and efficient Midtown footprints without defaulting to a trophy-tower premium for every requirement.

The Chanin Building gives tenants a landmark East 42nd Street address at the gateway to Grand Central. Its Art Deco profile, limestone and brick facade, and prominent Lexington Avenue corner make it one of the most recognizable office buildings in the Grand Central submarket. Completed in 1929, the building was designed by Sloan & Robertson and developed by Irwin S. Chanin. The tower pairs historic architectural character with a large Midtown office program, creating a distinctive option for companies that want a classic New York identity close to commuter rail and subway service. Office users benefit from the scale of a full-block commercial setting without losing the convenience of a highly walkable East Midtown location. The surrounding streets offer quick access to hotels, restaurants, banking, professional services and daily retail along 42nd Street, Lexington Avenue and Vanderbilt Avenue. For tenants comparing Grand Central office space, 122 East 42nd Street works well for teams that value transit access, building recognition and a traditional Midtown office environment. Noah & Co. can help confirm current suite sizes, buildout condition and timing. From a workplace standpoint, the property is positioned for practical daily operations—arrival experience, vertical circulation, and suite configuration options that can adapt as headcount changes. Building and workplace features noted for tenants include Art Deco lobby presence, Grand Central access, Concierge-attended lobby, Efficient Midtown East office layouts, Nearby dining and retail.

Grand Central Terminal provides Metro-North, Long Island Rail Road service through Grand Central Madison, and the 4, 5, 6, 7 and S subway lines. The surrounding Midtown East grid also supports bus, taxi, rideshare, bike and pedestrian access. Those connections matter for hybrid schedules, regional talent, and frequent client visits across Midtown East.

For tenants evaluating Grand Central options, 122 East 42nd Street pairs a clear street identity with transit adjacency and a Class A occupancy profile. Contact Noah & Co. to review current suites, compare nearby alternatives, and plan tours around your timing and layout requirements.