Office Space in Downtown New York City is  the most historic part of the city. It was here, in the early 1600’s, where the central business district was formed. Today, the area is the center of the world’s financial market, home to the famed Wall Street, and the New York Stock Exchange. The area features an eclectic blend of modern architecture, and classic gems such as 100 Broadway, one of the oldest, and most beautiful New York City skyscrapers. The area also features some of the largest office buildings in the world, and has an impressive mix of Class A, B & C office rentals available.

Downtown Manhattan was, at one time, the only place in the world to have a dense cluster of tall buildings dotting the skyline. It was a bustling, commercial district and the growth and energy of the streets was legendary. The area became the heart of the city, and in the late 1800’s boasted some of the finest shops and restaurants in the world.

Around 1920, New York’s subway system expanded. Drawn by the lure of newly constructed streets and buildings, many businesses relocated their offices to Midtown. Downtown adapted to the change, and created its own identity, developing a robust financial district.  Cultural and iconic neighborhoods also flourished, such as Greenwich Village, China Town, and Little Italy.

The area offers many affordable and flexible office  options for businesses. Office space in Downtown Manhattan is especially well suited for financial companies. Not only is it the home of the stock market, it’s also where the New York Federal Reserve bank sits. This is the most important Federal Reserve in America, and it also houses many other nations’ gold reserves. JP Morgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, and AIG are three of the largest financial companies currently located in the district.

Downtown is also home to the city hall district, which makes it a good spot for law firms and insurance companies. All of New York’s city, state, and federal government buildings are in this district, as well as the courts.

Of course, Downtown offers much more than just office space in NYC. It’s also home to Battery Park, and some of the most beautiful and famous historical landmarks. Brooklyn Bridge, St Paul’s Chapel, which was built in the 1800’s, and the Woolworth Building are all located in lower Manhattan.

The area has also become mixed-use. The financial and legal firms could not use many of the older commercial properties, since their wiring was simply not equipped for the modern era. However, due to their status as historical landmarks, they couldn’t be torn down. As a result, they were renovated into luxurious residential properties. The change has created vibrant and diverse neighborhoods in the area, and fueled the rise of restaurants, nightclubs, luxury hotels, and retail establishments.

Downtown is also a major transportation hub. As the saying goes, all roads lead to City Hall. The same is true of the financial district. PATH (Port City Authority of New York and New Jersey) runs several trains through lower Manhattan, and the Staten Island Ferry also services this area.

In recent years, there has been renewed interest in further improving the downtown area, particularly after the tragedy that occurred on 9-11. New waterfront parks have been built, a major new transit hub was created at Fulton Street, and extensive construction of new class A properties are under way. The attractive rents to be found in the area are also helping increase interest there. Though office space in Downtown NYC is not the one-of- a-kind cluster of skyscrapers that it once was, it remains an architectural wonder and a vibrant and attractive location for a business.

1001 Avenue of the Americas is conveniently located in the heart of the Garment District with entrance between 37th and 38th Street on 6th Avenue. This facility includes 6 conference rooms, and a video conferencing room.

On the 12th floor, Corporate Suites has available a spacious windowed 400 sf team room. The room is set up with brand new furniture including a small meeting table with great access to natural light.

This location is ideal for furnished office space use, and is convenient for fashion or design companies looking for an affordable and flexible alternative over expensive show room space. It is also convenient for companies who have recently downsized from a larger space.

Due to rising demand from firms for our virtual office services, we have upgraded and designated a separate site for our virtual office services.

The new virtual office website can be found at virtualoffices.csbcenters.com

The new website includes an elegant easy on the eye design, and more transparency with clearly stated prices and benefits.

A user may now order a virtual office right away with a order now form which will provide a live price quote for our services.

There is also a new photo gallery which shows highlighted photos from each location.

Our Upgraded Video Conferencing Room

The new room features IP Connectivity and is large enough for 10-12 people, comfortably.

Located in a 24/7, facility with elegant reception at 1001 Avenue of the Americas, in New York City, this video conferencing room is excellent for your next video conference meeting.

Give us a call at 212-512-0500 to book this room.

Corporate Suites attended the final day of the New York City Entrepreneurs Week, a week long event which took place April 20th to 24th.

Along with 10 other venture capital groups and service providers for startups, Corporate Suites contributed 6 months of furnished, plug and play, office space, to the winner, Trial X, of the business plan competition. In total, over $70,000 of prizes were awarded.

The event was a major success, and was sold out. It featured panels, discussions and events featuring some of the most succesful entrepreneurs and business people.

Corporate Suites released a press release which you can view here via PR News Wire.

We were also featured in an article in The Real Deal which you can read here as well as aBetterOffice.

A great business presence is important for any company, however, a bricks and mortar business is no longer essential for every business.  The internet has revolutioned and globalized the way business is done to make it easier and faster to get the products you love. However, competition on the internet is still stingy, with many companies developing strong brands and charging a premium. How can you stand out from the competition?

Virtual Offices

A Manhattan business address is world recognized for prestige and value and is a headquarter for 53 Fortune 500 companies. However, it is often expensive for a company to open up a satellite office, or a startup to rent office space in Manhattan even with lower capital requirment providers such as Corporate Suites.

Virtual office services were created to meet this growing demand for a “virtual” business address. It is a perfect way to enhance your image and reach new marketing potential, without spending as much on overhead. With access to meeting and office facilities, it is still a great way to keep the “bricks and mortar” presence of a big company and impress your clientle.

Virtual offices also offer you great business services such as mail forwarding, telephone answering and on-demand meeting rooms.

For a virtual office in Manhattan visit our website at www.csbcenters.com/virtual_offices.html

Happy Holidays!

We hope the New Year brings you all the best – from Corporate Suites, a leading Manhattan office space and executive suites provider. We may provide you with small offices and shared office space in New York City.

Many businesses are delaying their decisions to lease or rent office space. This is very evident in Manhattan where businesses have been hard hit by the credit crunch and the financial crisis which has resulted in an economic business slowdown for everyone.

Thousands of SF of lease space has been vacated or will be vacated in the coming months. As a result, prices have decreased and landlords are making more concessions such as free construction or a few free months. However, with little or no credit available, strict restrictions and high capital costs, this has not helped small to mid-sized businesses or Manhattan businesses experiencing downsizing in their search for office space.

We are working and are able to provide office space solutions to firms looking for a short-term commitment with low capital requirments and flexible terms. Our space also comes pre-constructed and is fully furnished and pre-wired with business amenities. More so, we are located in Class A buildings in central Midtown and Downtown Manhattan offices.

With turnover space letigation succesful, it is also harder for tenants to remain in their space while their transition. Not only is it harder, but it may now have serious legal consequences. We offer turnover space while you make your move to a more affordable traditional commercial office space.

If you are looking for a turn-key office space solution in Manhattan please give us a call at 212-512-0500 or visit our website at www.csbcenters.com where you can fill out a contact form.

Are you or anyone you know looking to sub-lease space in Manhattan?

We currently have an availability for sublease space, on the 18th floor at our 1040 Avenue of the Americas location. The space is 3200 SF in a 24/7 elevator office building with a manned secured lobby.

The space is pre-built with a large reception area, a room for a conference room, a spacious bull-pen area, 4 private medium sized offices, and 1 large corner office with a private bathroom overlooking Bryant Park, 6th Avenue, and 40th Street. Sublease through 12/31/12

Most major trains are less than a three minute walking distance, and the Grand Central terminal is also a short walk.

If you are interested in subleasing space in Manhattan please call me directly at 212-512-0530. Thank you!