# New York flex vs lease economics

> Premium flex in New York runs around $1,450/seat/month — the breakeven against a traditional 10-year Class A lease typically lands between 30 and 50 seats over a 3-year horizon.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Premium flex pricing in New York: ~$1,450/seat/month all-in.
- Equivalent leased Class A occupancy cost varies by submarket — use the Lease vs Flex tool.
- Flex wins under 25 seats and under 24-month horizons. Lease wins above 50 seats and 5+ year horizons.
- Hybrid plays (HQ on lease, satellite on flex) often beat either extreme.

## Key facts
- **city**: New York
- **country**: United States
- **region**: Americas
- **classARentLocal**: $102/sqft/yr
- **classARentUsd**: $102/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 17.4%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 10
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 14
- **submarkets**: 7
- **primeYieldPct**: 5.6%
- **flexPerSeatMonthUsd**: $1,450

## FAQ
### What does premium flex cost per seat in New York?
Around $1,450/seat/month all-in for a private office in a premium operator's flagship.

### At what headcount should I switch from flex to lease in New York?
30–50 seats is the typical breakeven over a 3-year horizon. Run your specific scenario through the Lease vs Flex Comparator.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/new-york/flex-vs-lease), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.