White Plains, known as the Birthplace of New York, is a city in Westchester County in New York State. White Plains’ downtown rests just 25 miles north of Midtown Manhattan. Large companies ITT, Xylem, Bunge, and Combe operate in White Plains, as well as nonprofits the March of Dimes and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

What our brokers say about White Plains

White Plains, the seat of Westchester County, is both a corporate and a retail hub. It contains 35 neighborhoods, including Downtown White Plains, East White Plains, North Street, and Westminster Ridge. Other businesses that operate here include Alliance Bernstein, Dannon, Nine West, and the New York Power Authority. Business owners searching for new employees or interns will have no trouble finding talent in White Plains, which contains several universities. Fordham University, Pace University, the College of Westchester, Berkeley College, and Mercy College all have campuses located in White Plains.

White Plains commercial space for lease | By the numbers

White Plains office space | Lease data & trends

White Plains housed more than 6.2 million square feet of office space with a direct vacancy of 11% as of Q1 of 2020. Office space seekers in White Plains can expect to find an average asking rent of about $35.10 per square foot, which is significantly higher than the $28.25 per square foot Westchester County average price. Most White Plains office space is Class A, but there are a few Class B spaces available.

Getting around: Transportation in White Plains

White Plains offers generally good access to public transportation for the day to day commute but not many bike lanes. Two Metro-North stations serve the White Plains community: White Plains and North White Plains. The public bus system Bee-Line provides transportation services here as well. Major highways I-287, I-95, and I-87 run through or nearby the city. The Westchester County Airport is the closest airport, but JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark are all located about an hour’s drive away.

Top commercial real estate listings in White Plains

Businesses looking for White Plains NY office space will have plenty of office buildings to choose from. Contact one of our experienced brokers about your business needs or view some information about one of these recommended properties to begin your search:

• Westchester One: Westchester One is a premier commercial office building with 21 stories of Class A office spaces. It features a renovated lobby, cafeteria, and tenant lounge. Located at 44 South Broadway, this building currently offers 17 units ranging from 1,500 to 44,713 square feet in size. Contact us for pricing.

• Parker Corporate Center: The Parker Corporate Center, which is located at 1311 Mamaroneck Avenue in the Rosedale neighborhood, is a Class A office building. The property is 327,311 square feet in size. Ten units are open and available to new tenants. Find the space that meets your business needs at the Parker Corporate Center by renting a unit any size from 4,070 to 76,767 square feet. Send us a message to find out more about these offices, including leasing rates.

• 10 Bank Street: 10 Bank Street is a 12-story office building in Downtown White Plains right next to the White Plains Transportation Center. Right now, 15 suites are available to rent, and they range from 2,114 to 29,754 square feet in size. Contact us to schedule a tour or inquire about prices.

White Plains history

Fun fact: On July 9, 1776, the New York Provincial Congress convened at the original County Court House in White Plains to enact the Declaration of Independence, making New York an independent state. White Plains marked 100 years as an independent city in 2016.