5 Penn Plaza

From printing location to prime offices.

Rising on Eighth Avenue in Midtown West, 5 Penn Plaza has been a fixture of New York City’s commercial landscape for more than a century. Originally opened in 1916 as The Printing Crafts Building, it was once the nation’s largest printing and publishing hub — strategically located next to the city’s main post office (today’s Farley Post Office) and directly across from Penn Station. Hailed by The New York Times at the time as “the tallest and most imposing business structure on Eighth Avenue,” the building has continually evolved with the city itself.

Today, 5 Penn Plaza offers a unique blend of historic character and modern functionality. The property has undergone significant upgrades to meet the needs of today’s tenants, with new amenities including a fitness center, golf simulator, and a library lounge with a fireplace. Its prime location, combined with a balance of vintage architecture and contemporary features, has made it a sought-after address for companies across industries — with recent tenants including Noom, Altus Group, and Dewberry.

Key Facts:

  1. Building Class: Class A Office
  2. Year Built: 1916 (originally The Printing Crafts Building)
  3. Size: ~1.1 million square feet
  4. Location: Midtown West, directly across from Penn Station and adjacent to the Farley Post Office
  5. Recent Upgrades: Modern amenities including a fitness center, golf simulator, and library with fireplace
  6. Notable Tenants (2025): Noom, Inc., Altus Group, Dewberry

(All pictures by Richard Plehn. Some of the information has been taken from Wikipedia)

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