52 Greene Street — Retail & Office Space for Lease in SoHo, New York
About
52 Greene Street is a cast-iron building of 1867, on one of the most recognized cobblestone blocks in SoHo. A fire in the 1950s destroyed its top two floors, and for the better part of a century the building stood at three. It is now being rebuilt to its original five-story height in close cooperation with the Landmarks Preservation Commission, the two lost floors reconstructed to their historic cast-iron form.
Behind the facade is new construction throughout: full-floor lofts with oversized windows and ceilings of 10 to 12 feet, each served by its own heating and cooling system with dedicated fresh-air ventilation and an elevator opening directly onto the floor. Above the fifth, a setback penthouse with a private green roof. Ground-floor and cellar retail meet the street; office occupies the floors above.
The result is rare for the neighborhood — a genuine SoHo cast-iron building with the systems and efficiency of new space, available whole or floor by floor.
Completion expected fall 2026.
The Building
- Year built
- 1867 (renovation 2026)
- Floors
- 5 + Penthouse + Cellar
- Total area
- Approximately 8,800 SF
- Frontage
- 25 ft on Greene Street
- Ceiling height
- 10 to 17 ft (varies by floor)
- Elevator
- ADA direct floor entry
- Neighborhood
- SoHo
- Outdoor
- Green roof terrace at penthouse
- Possession
- Q4 2026
Location
52 Greene Street occupies a landmark cobblestone block in SoHo's Cast-Iron Historic District, at the center of one of Manhattan's most active retail corridors.
- Canal St 6 JZ NQRW 3 min walk 0.17 mi
- Canal St ACE 4 min walk 0.18 mi
- Spring St 6 4 min walk 0.21 mi
- Canal St 1 5 min walk 0.23 mi
- Prince St RW 5 min walk 0.24 mi
- Spring St CE 5 min walk 0.26 mi
- Christopher St PATH 17 min walk 0.9 mi
Exceptionally walkable
100/100
Exceptional public transit
100/100
Very bikeable
80/100
Moderately drivable
60/100
Source: Local Logic®
The building's immediate neighbors include some of the world's most recognized luxury and lifestyle brands:
Spaces
Below you will find the current availability and architectural layouts for each level. If you are interested in leasing, please contact us.
| Floor | Rentable SF | Usable SF | Ceiling | Type | Floor Plan | Status | Inquire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Floor + PH | 2,762 SF | 1,785 SF | 10 ft / 9 ft 5 in | Office duplex, green roof terrace | View Plan | Available | Inquire |
| 4th Floor | 1,637 SF | 1,347 SF | 10 ft | Office, full floor | View Plan | Available | Inquire |
| 3rd Floor | 1,699 SF | 1,398 SF | 11 ft | Office, full floor | View Plan | Available | Inquire |
| 2nd Floor | 1,716 SF | 1,412 SF | 10 ft | Office, full floor | View Plan | Available | Inquire |
| GRND + CELL | 3,110 SF | 2,559 SF | 17 ft / 10 ft | Retail duplex, 16 ft storefront | View Plan | Available | Inquire |
| CELL | 338 SF | 278 SF | 10 ft | Cellar storage | View Plan | Leased | |
| Total | 11,262 SF | 8,779 SF |
*All areas are approximate and subject to final measurement; rentable area to be recalculated upon completion. Duplex units are joined by an internal stair and offered as a single tenancy.
- Occupancy
- Available 15 October 2026
- Term
- 5 to 10 years preferred
- Tenancy
- Every floor is a single tenancy, not divisible
- Rent
- Upon request
Unit groupings
Fifth floor + Penthouse
2,762 SF rentable duplex joined by an internal stair, offered as one unit. Restrooms and pantry on the fifth floor; two private terraces totalling 488 SF and a green roof at penthouse level.
Ground + Cellar retail
3,110 SF rentable retail duplex joined by an internal stair, offered as one unit. Both levels are selling area: the ground floor sits behind a 16 ft storefront, with a full second selling floor directly below.
Frequently asked questions
Is it possible to rent the entire building?
Yes. The building is available whole or unit by unit, and a single tenant can take all 11,262 rentable SF across the retail duplex and the four office levels.
Are the spaces divisible?
No. Every floor is a single tenancy. The elevator opens directly onto each floor rather than into a shared corridor, so a floor cannot be split into separately demised suites without giving up that private entry.
Can I rent the penthouse on its own?
No. The penthouse is joined to the fifth floor by an internal stair and is offered only as part of the 2,762 SF duplex. The restrooms and pantry serving both levels are on the fifth floor.
Can I rent the ground floor without the cellar?
No. The ground floor and cellar are joined by an internal stair and offered together as a 3,110 SF retail duplex.
What uses are permitted?
The building is for commercial use only. Showroom and gallery / exhibition uses are very welcome. Live/work arrangements and food and beverage uses are not being considered.
When is the space available for occupancy?
15 October 2026, on completion of construction.
What lease terms are available?
Five to ten years preferred — get in touch to discuss what works for you.
What is the asking rent?
Rent is quoted on request. Contact us for current pricing on any unit.
What condition will the space be delivered in?
Every unit is delivered with white walls, concrete floors, and marble-tiled restrooms. All spaces have a heating and cooling system with dedicated fresh-air ventilation; All of it is new construction behind the restored facade, with the elevator opening directly onto the floor.
History
52 Greene Street was completed in 1867 by H. J. Howard, who reshaped a row of small commercial buildings into a unified block of fine cast-iron and masonry structures. The land beneath the building was originally part of the West Bayard Farm and, before that, Lenape territory.
Through the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the building housed publishers, silk merchants, and import firms, including J. F. Trow's New York City Directory and the Italian silk house E. Gerli & Co. In 1927 the Lavelli family acquired the building and operated an iron workshop on the ground floor for several decades, with their wrought ironwork commissioned by the New York City Board of Education and by the artists who began moving into SoHo's loft buildings in the postwar years.
A fire in the late 1950s destroyed the top two floors. The Lavellis repaired and modernized what remained but never rebuilt the upper levels. In 1993, the second floor became home to The Painting Center, which exhibited there until relocating to Chelsea in 2010.
The current renovation, undertaken in close cooperation with New York City's Landmarks Preservation Commission, restores the building to its original five-story height and adds a setback penthouse with a green roof.
Contact
If a floor interests you, get in touch and we will arrange a visit. The building is owner-developed and owner-managed, so you will be speaking with ownership directly.
- Management
- 52 Greene Partners L.P.
- 52greenesoho@gmail.com
- Address
- 52 Greene Street
New York, NY 10013
Notices
All areas are approximate and subject to final measurement. Rentable area is to be recalculated upon completion in accordance with the applicable measurement standard.
Completion and possession dates are estimates and remain subject to the construction schedule, permitting, and Landmarks Preservation Commission review.