Civic Center Office Space

Position Your Business near the Center of City Government

Located between the Financial District, Chinatown and Tribeca in Manhattan, the Civic Center neighborhood is home to the city's main government buildings. The western boundary is formed by Broadway, and the neighborhood spans to the East River and the Brooklyn Bridge. The Civic Center is home to many government offices, courthouses and municipal buildings. Commercial office space is also available for rent in this neighborhood.

Civic Center Featured Properties

Office Space
1,396 SF
$5,235.00
Park Avenue South

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Union Square

Commercial Loft Space
1,163 Square Feet
$3,392.00
22nd Street

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Chelsea

Retail/Store
2,300 S.F +2,200 S.F. Lower Level
$17,000/month
90 Eldridge Street

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Lower East Side

Significant Municipal and Government Buildings in the Civic Center

The centerpiece of the Civic Center is New York City Hall. The building has been designated a National Historic Landmark and features a dramatic interior rotunda. Other significant buildings in the area include One Police Plaza, the headquarters of the New York City Police Department; the Manhattan Municipal Building, a 40-story Beaux-Arts style structure designed by McKim, Mead & White to house government offices; Tweed Courthouse, named for the infamous Boss Tweed and now home to the Department of Education; and the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building, a 40-story modern structure that houses government offices, including the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

City Hall Park is the most significant public green space in the area, but also of note is Foley Square, a park bordered by Worth, Centre and Lafayette Streets and also the site of an African Burial Ground from the 18th Century. The Civic Center is also home to two of New York City's most historically significant churches. St. Paul's Chapel holds the distinction of being the oldest church in Manhattan, and its design features a distinctive clock tower and spire. Greek Revival-style St. Peter's Church holds the claim as the oldest Roman Catholic parish in the city.

Locate Your Business in the Civic Center Neighborhood

The Civic Center is an appealing location for any business, given its prominent position in Lower Manhattan. Its convenience to the area's municipal buildings and courthouses is a reason many law firms choose to locate in the area. It is also a good option for financial firms who desire to be near the Financial District. The Civic Center is also a popular location for non-profit businesses and doctor's offices.

Many older structures in the Civic Center are being renovated into residential and commercial office space. Some of the best known office buildings in the area include the Woolworth Building, one of the oldest and tallest skyscrapers in NYC, which is also known as the "Cathedral of Commerce;" and the Park Row Building, which was originally part of Newspaper Row and now houses the offices of the Associated Press. The Civic Center area is also home to a variety of other institutions, including Pace University and the New York Downtown Hospital, as well as the South Street Seaport, a historic dock area that has been renovated into a tourist mall.

Transportation Options Include Many Major Subway Lines

The Civic Center is served by many subway options, including the A, C, E, J, M, N, R, Z, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 trains. Nearly every major subway line converges in the area. It also provides easy access to the Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Bridge, West Side Highway and FDR for those who commute by car, and ferry service to New Jersey and Staten Island.