Teynampet is a commercial locality situated towards the centre of Chennai. It is surrounded by areas like Nungambakkam, Alwarpet, Nandanam and T Nagar. Sub-localities of the neighbourhood include Gopalapura, Seethamal Colony, Ellaiyamman, Vellala Teynampet as well as Poes Road and Poes Garden. The latter are counted among the most expensive neighbourhoods to live in Chennai.

The head office of the DMK party is located in Teynampet as well. Several five star hotels are located in the area such as Marriott Courtyard and Hyatt Regency.

The Chennai Central Railway Station is 7.9 kilometres away along the Rukmani Lakshmipathi Road while the Chennai International Airport is roughly 13.5 kilometres from here, reachable via the Nagapattinam Chennai Highway.

Teynampet real estate is sought-after among home seekers who want to live in a well-structured neighbourhood. The configurations available for property in Teynampet are 2, 3, 4 and 5 BHK while their built-up area ranges from 606 to 5,225 sq ft. There are two under-construction projects available under Teynampet property. The Chaitanya Foundations’ Wind Flower has four units available of 2,165 sq ft area, while KG 5’s Ananda The One has 7 units on sale, measuring from 2,300 to 5,225 sq ft.

There are several reputed educational institutes located in Teynampet such as DAV Boys and Girls School, SIET Boys and Girls School, National Public School, Church Park Convent and Sri Sarada Matriculation School. Hospitals situated nearby include Trinity Acute Care Hospital, Kauvery Hospital, AR Dental Clinic, Frontline Eye Hospital, General Surgical Clinic and Crescent Hospital.