About the Building

150 East 52nd Street, known as Tower 52, is a distinguished Class A office tower located in Manhattan’s prestigious Plaza District, between Lexington Avenue and Third Avenue. Completed in 1984 and designed by Fox & Fowle Architects, the 35-story building encompasses approximately 300,000 square feet of commercial office space and features a striking reflective glass curtain wall that establishes a sophisticated presence along East 52nd Street. Owned by Princeton Properties, Tower 52 combines contemporary architectural design, efficient office layouts, modern tenant amenities, and exceptional transportation accessibility, making it an attractive destination for financial services firms, law practices, consulting companies, and businesses seeking a prominent Midtown Manhattan address.

The property features an extensively renovated and expanded lobby distinguished by a dramatic glass-cube entrance, decorative waterfalls, and an elegant combination of natural stone, glass, and wood finishes. This distinctive entrance creates an impressive arrival experience for employees and visitors while introducing abundant natural light into the building’s common areas. Typical floor plates range from approximately 8,000 to 15,000 square feet, accommodating a variety of workplace configurations, from smaller prebuilt office suites to full-floor corporate headquarters. Expansive windows provide abundant daylight, while upper floors offer impressive views of the Manhattan skyline, prominent architectural landmarks, and the East River. The building also provides 24-hour access, attended security, and on-site property management.

Tower 52 further distinguishes itself through Lounge 52, a tenant amenity center encompassing approximately 5,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor facilities. The amenity program includes a conference center with a 20-person meeting room, comfortable tenant lounges, a pantry with bar and table seating, and approximately 2,600 square feet of usable outdoor terrace space. These facilities provide opportunities for informal meetings, collaborative work sessions, employee gatherings, and outdoor relaxation without leaving the building. Select upper-floor office suites also feature private terraces, offering additional opportunities for companies seeking distinctive executive or client-facing accommodations.

The building’s location places tenants within one of Manhattan’s most established business districts, surrounded by corporate headquarters, luxury hotels, upscale restaurants, neighborhood cafés, and convenient retail services. Nearby transportation includes the E and M subway lines at Lexington Avenue–53rd Street and the 6 train at 51st Street, with additional connections to the 4, 5, and 6 lines at Lexington Avenue–59th Street. Grand Central Terminal is also within walking distance, providing access to Metro-North Railroad, Long Island Rail Road service through Grand Central Madison, and numerous subway connections. With its combination of modernized infrastructure, flexible office accommodations, expansive tenant amenities, and desirable Plaza District location, 150 East 52nd Street offers businesses a polished and well-connected environment in the heart of Midtown Manhattan.