Commercial Loft

Not every office is located in a Midtown Manhattan or Financial District skyscraper. In today’s changing commercial real estate market, many innovative companies are taking advantage of New York’s commercial lofts, setting up shop in unique, customizable spaces off the beaten path.

The iconic New York loft is a converted commercial space in a historically industrial section of the city. The idea was born in SoHo, when artists and sculptors occupied the then-downtrodden neighborhood’s spacious lofts in the late 1960s. Attracted by the large windows, high ceilings and abundant square footage, the artists illegally worked and lived in their lofts, giving birth to a movement that came to symbolize Downtown culture. After being legitimized in the 1970s, New York lofts became increasingly popular as residences, leading to the boom that turned SoHo, Tribeca and the surrounding areas into some of Manhattan’s most valued real estate.

Around the same time, a few groundbreaking businesses began realizing the value of lofts as office space. The first office lofts sprang up, and the modern commercial loft space was born. Characterized by high ceilings, open floor plans, hardwood floors and exposed brickwork, commercial lofts can be found in neighborhoods throughout Manhattan, with the heaviest concentration in formerly industrial areas like Chelsea, SoHo and Midtown West. These commercial lofts offer significant values on square footage and a great option for any organization in need of a comfortable, affordable office space.

However, not every commercial loft is a raw space in an old building. As the trend grows, many high-end commercial developers are building office loft spaces that offer an array of amenities and premium services, located in the heart of New York’s business districts.

Prime Manhattan’s commercial brokers are experts in every facet of Manhattan’s diverse commercial loft space market. We are familiar with every style of office loft in every neighborhood in New York. If your organization is ready to find the perfect New York loft, we are the brokerage to help you.

Begin your search for your business’ new home by filling out our brief survey detailing your specific requirements. We will conduct a complete search of the Manhattan commercial loft market and return only the most qualified listings to you. Broker Assisted Loft Search

Or you may use our comprehensive database to conduct your own search for commercial loft space and directly view property listings by utilizing our search page.