About New York
Legal Office Sublets
Currently: 21 offices across 10 firms in Manhattan
Manhattan’s legal office sublet market rarely surfaces in a structured way. Most available offices come from firms carrying excess space—after lateral movement or downsizing, — and are typically filled through personal networks before ever reaching public listings.
Current availability on LookingForSpace reflects a more structured opportunity finding shared legal space. Listings include windowed partner and associate offices in Midtown buildings like 260 Madison and 501 Fifth Avenue, as well as smaller shared arrangements Downtown and in Midtown South. Pricing varies based on light, size, and building quality, with windowed offices generally ranging from $2,000 to $4,300 per month, often inclusive of conference access, reception, and kitchens. Lower-cost interior offices rent in the $900-$1700 range.
Inventory is typically small and distributed—most offerings consist of 1–3 offices within active law firms, rather than large blocks. Unique opportunities also appear, such as private suites or townhouse-style spaces, including full-floor or basement units with separate entrances and dedicated support areas.
Submarket preferences remain consistent. Grand Central and the Plaza District attract attorneys seeking proximity to clients and transit, while Downtown and Midtown South offer more flexible and cost-sensitive options. Availability in all areas is driven less by vacancy and more by timing—when space becomes available, it tends to move quickly.
LookingForSpace surfaces these opportunities directly from law firms and operators, connecting attorneys principal-to-principal without outside intermediation. Many listings represent space that would otherwise remain off-market or be filled on a random basis.
