The Columns

32 W 40th, New York, NY 10018

Condo Building In

Units

62

Stories

12

Year Built

1907

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Units for Rent

1 Available Units

24L
Jan 28
$3,250

1 Bed • 1 Bath • -- Sq Ft

The Columns

50,772

Total Sq Ft

Cooperative

Building Type

Key Real Estate - The Columns

Property Manager

The Columns, a 12-story Beaux-Arts condominium, stands as a testament to New York City's rich architectural heritage. Completed in 1907, this historic building houses 62 units and is situated in the vibrant Garment District. Originally known as the Engineers' Club, The Columns boasts an illustrious past, having once been the gathering place for some of America's most influential innovators, including Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla. The building's grand facade, adorned with ornate detailing and imposing columns, reflects the elegance of its era while offering modern living spaces in one of Manhattan's most dynamic neighborhoods.

The Columns is a condominium located in Manhattan and the 10018 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Manhattan County attendance zone.

Building Amenities

  • 24 Hour Access
  • Air Conditioning
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Heating
  • Doorman
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Tub/Shower
  • Bicycle Storage

Location

32 W 40th, New York,
NY 10018
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Education

College & Universities Distance

Berkeley College-New York
Walk: 3 mins walk / 0.2 away
0.2 mi
The Graduate Center, CUNY
Walk: 8 mins walk / 0.4 away
0.4 mi
DeVry College of New York
Walk: 8 mins walk / 0.5 away
0.5 mi
ASA College Manhattan
Walk: 9 mins walk / 0.5 away
0.5 mi

The Columns is within 3 minutes or 0.2 mile from Berkeley College-New York. It is also near The Graduate Center, CUNY and DeVry College of New York.

Transportation

Transportation options available in New York include 5 Avenue-Bryant Park, located 0.2 mile from The Columns.

Transit/Subway Distance

5 Avenue-Bryant Park
Walk: 3 mins walk / 0.2 away
0.2 mi
42 Street-Bryant Park
Walk: 3 mins walk / 0.2 away
0.2 mi
Grand Central-42 St
Walk: 5 mins walk / 0.3 away
0.3 mi
Times Square-42 Street
Walk: 6 mins walk / 0.3 away
0.3 mi
34 Street-Herald Square
Walk: 7 mins walk / 0.4 away
0.4 mi

Commuter Rail Distance

Grand Central Terminal
Walk: 8 mins walk / 0.4 away
0.4 mi
33 St (Path)
Walk: 8 mins walk / 0.4 away
0.4 mi
Grand Central
Walk: 12 mins walk / 0.6 away
0.6 mi
New York Penn Station (Njt)
Walk: 13 mins walk / 0.7 away
0.7 mi
Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
Walk: 16 mins walk / 0.9 away
0.9 mi
The Columns is near Laguardia, located 8.8 miles or 17 minutes away, and Newark Liberty International, located 14.6 miles or 20 minutes away.

Airports Distance

Laguardia
Drive: 17 mins drive / 8.8 away
8.8 mi
Newark Liberty International
Drive: 20 mins drive / 14.6 away
14.6 mi
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
98
Out of 100
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score®
100
Out of 100
Living in this area is considered a rider’s paradise, with world-class transportation.
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
88
Out of 100
This area is very Bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
Scores provided by Walk Score

Points of Interest

Time and distance from The Columns.

Shopping Centers Distance

Grand Central Terminal
Walk: 8 mins walk / 0.4 away
0.4 mi
E Walk
Walk: 9 mins walk / 0.5 away
0.5 mi
Port Authority Bus Terminal
Walk: 10 mins walk / 0.5 away
0.5 mi
The Columns has 3 shopping centers within 0.5 mile, which is about a 10-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks & Recreation Distance

Bryant Park
Walk: 4 mins walk / 0.2 away
0.2 mi
Madison Square Park
Walk: 16 mins walk / 0.9 away
0.9 mi
Sony Wonder Technology Lab
Drive: 4 mins drive / 1.6 away
1.6 mi
Chelsea Park
Drive: 6 mins drive / 1.9 away
1.9 mi
Bellevue South Park
Drive: 5 mins drive / 1.6 away
1.6 mi
The Columns has 5 parks within 1.9 miles, including Bryant Park, Madison Square Park, and Sony Wonder Technology Lab.

Hospitals Distance

New York University Langone Medical Center
Drive: 4 mins drive / 1.3 away
1.3 mi
Bellevue Hospital Center
Drive: 5 mins drive / 1.5 away
1.5 mi
Mount Sinai St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital
Drive: 5 mins drive / 2.0 away
2.0 mi
The Columns has 3 hospitals within 2.0 miles, the nearest is New York University Langone Medical Center which is 1.3 miles away and a 4 minutes drive.

Condo Building

The Columns

1 Available Units