Loft Creative Space For Lease
Unlock the Ultimate Creative Headquarters at Unit #5, 253 W 28th St— a full-floor, 5,500-square-foot industrial-chic loft in the heart of Chelsea’s dynamic Fashion District. Perfect for startups, creative agencies, or production companies, this rare commercial-style offering blends historic character with modern infrastructure—ideal for teams seeking space, flexibility, and inspiration. Accessed via a private elevator landing, the space opens into a dramatic great room with soaring ceilings, exposed brick walls, and streaming eastern light—creating a vibrant backdrop for collaborative work, presentations, and events. With newly installed soundproof flooring throughout the main workspace, studios, and meeting areas, the layout supports both heads-down productivity and high-energy brainstorming. Currently configured with multiple private offices, a media lounge, and flexible team areas, the loft includes two full bathrooms and two powder rooms to accommodate staff and guests. Original tin ceilings and a rare wood-burning fireplace add one-of-a-kind character to this adaptive workspace. An open-concept kitchen—outfitted with top-tier appliances—functions as a central gathering point for team meals or client entertaining, flowing into a bright southern studio ideal for a conference room, podcast suite, or content production zone, complete with its own bath. Situated directly across from FIT and steps from top-tier restaurants, art galleries, and boutique retail, this architecturally rich space resides within an established creative co-op. With its expansive scale, authentic materials, and premium location, Unit #5 offers a rare opportunity to build your company’s culture in one of Manhattan’s most energized neighborhoods.
| Near Chelsea Park |
| Tenant | SF Occupied | Lease End Date |
|---|---|---|
| 253 W 28th St Corp | ||
| ADI | ||
| Jill Greenberg Studio | ||
| Ripple Collective LLC | ||
| Sherland & Farrington Inc | ||
| The String Theory |
| Commuter Rail | Drive | Walk | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station (Crescent - Amtrak, Ethan Allen Express - Amtrak, Keystone Service - Amtrak, Lake Shore Limited - Amtrak, Northeast Regional - Amtrak) | 2 min | 3 min | 0.2 mi |
| New York Penn Station (Njt) (Babylon Branch - Long Island Rail Road, Far Rockaway Branch - Long Island Rail Road, Hempstead Branch - Long Island Rail Road, Long Beach Branch - Long Island Rail Road, Montauk Branch - Long Island Rail Road, Montclair-Boonton Line - Long Island Rail Road, Morris & Essex Gladstone Branch - Long Island Rail Road, Morris & Essex Morristown Line - Long Island Rail Road, North Jersey Coast Line - Long Island Rail Road, Northeast Corridor Line - Long Island Rail Road, Port Jefferson Branch - Long Island Rail Road, Port Washington Branch - Long Island Rail Road, Ronkonkoma Branch - Long Island Rail Road, West Hempstead Branch - Long Island Rail Road) | 3 min | 6 min | 0.3 mi |
| Transit/Subway | Drive | Walk | Distance |
| 28 Street (1,2 Line) (1 - New York MTA Subway (The Subway), 2 - New York MTA Subway (The Subway)) | 0 min | 2 min | 0.1 mi |
| 23 Street (A,C,E Line) (A - New York MTA Subway (The Subway), C - New York MTA Subway (The Subway), E - New York MTA Subway (The Subway)) | 1 min | 5 min | 0.3 mi |
| 34 Street-Penn Station (A,C,E Line) (A - New York MTA Subway (The Subway), C - New York MTA Subway (The Subway), E - New York MTA Subway (The Subway)) | 3 min | 6 min | 0.3 mi |
| 23 Street (1,2 Line) (1 - New York MTA Subway (The Subway), 2 - New York MTA Subway (The Subway)) | 1 min | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
| 34 Street-Penn Station (1,2,3 Line) (1 - New York MTA Subway (The Subway), 2 - New York MTA Subway (The Subway), 3 - New York MTA Subway (The Subway)) | 3 min | 8 min | 0.4 mi |
| Airport | Drive | Walk | Distance |
| LaGuardia | 19 min | - | 9.5 mi |
| Newark Liberty International | 22 min | - | 15.0 mi |
| John F Kennedy International | 27 min | - | 17.5 mi |