Learn about Building for the Arts’ history of community renewal.
Current Rental Opportunities:
Since 1976, Building for the Arts (formerly 42nd Street Development Corporation) has played a key role in the community renewal of Hells Kitchen, revitalizing the neighborhood with accessible performing arts at the center of this transformation.
Over the years, working together with Hells Kitchen community leaders, the City of New York, the Port Authority, local arts organizations, and patrons of the arts, we anchored the transformation of West 42nd Street by developing the theaters, restaurants, and apartments known as Theatre Row, and advocating for the designation of Manhattan Plaza into affordable housing for performing artists.
Today, we continue our decades-long commitment to transforming communities through the performing arts. Our mission extends to partnerships with organizations, businesses, agencies, and public representatives to increase the community’s access to the performing arts and improve the quality of life in our community.
Building for the Arts offers a unique mix of programming that includes Community Renewal through partnerships, office space rentals, residential housing, and commercial leases.
Together with you, we are truly building for the arts.
Hell’s Kitchen office space available in the heart of New York City’s theater district!
Building for the Arts (BFA) offers a dedicated office space located within Theatre Row, BFA’s vibrant Off-Broadway performing arts complex and home to a community of artists, producers, arts administrators, and cultural organizations. This private office offers an ideal base for performing arts professionals seeking a dedicated workspace in the epicenter of the industry.
Whether you’re managing productions, coordinating touring activities, fundraising, supporting artists and organizations, or running a small theatre company, this office combines convenience, visibility, and connection to one of New York’s most dynamic performing arts hubs.
Learn more about Theatre Row and Building for the Arts
To apply, please complete this Intake Form
For questions, please contact rentals@bfany.org.
There are currently no commercial lease opportunities.