Building Description

Positioned on a high-visibility corner at Howard and Crosby, this iconic SoHo building offers a rare opportunity to lease a bright second-floor office in one of Manhattan’s most vibrant neighborhoods. Available directly from the owner for short-term or multi-year lease, the property is located between Broadway and Lafayette with easy access to the 4, 6, N, Q, R, and W subway lines.

Upstairs, the second-floor office features 11-foot ceilings, exposed brick, and excellent natural light, including northern exposure with open views up Crosby Street. Quiet and full of character, it is a perfect setting for a showroom, creative office, or temporary activation. Surrounded by top-tier retail, dining, and hotels like Nomo SoHo and the Bowery, this location is as convenient as it is prestigious.

Historical Overview

Constructed in the early 1800s and later remodeled in the Greek Revival style, 25 Howard Street is a three-story brick building that has seen numerous lives. Originally a Federal-style home, it was converted by the 1830s into a more commercial structure, likely receiving its current stylistic features at that time. By 1860, it was home to a publishing company, and in subsequent decades hosted a range of tenants tied to the garment, tailoring, and manufacturing trades—including a hosiery wholesaler, a tailor, a bond paper manufacturer, and the Marks Woodworking Machinery Co.

Surviving elements like the cast-iron columns and molded lintels reflect its 19th-century character. By the mid-20th century, a safe and office machinery repair shop operated on the ground floor, later followed by art galleries and creative spaces beginning around 1990. While the storefront has undergone heavy alteration, the building’s siting places it squarely in a corridor that transformed from vice and trade to SoHo’s modern design and art scene. Its layered use history mirrors the broader evolution of the block—from early residential use to light industry, and eventually to creative commerce.

2nd Floor Office Description

SoHo walk-up office in NYC, 2,400 SF, available for lease or popups by the owner. The location couldn't be better, situated between Broadway and Lafayette, with easy access to subway lines 4, 6, N, Q, R, and W.

The space boasts 11' ceilings, exposed brick, and fantastic natural light, making it the perfect place to spark creativity and innovation. Plus, the northern exposure provides stunning views up Crosby Street. With less chance of being disturbed, you can focus on getting things done.

Located in one of the most popular areas of New York, there's no shortage of fantastic bars and restaurants nearby. Your out-of-town guests will also love the central location, with hotels like Nomo SoHo and the Best Western Bowery just a stone's throw away. Three-year and longer leases available.