Manhattan, NY Retail Space for Lease

Search 1,427 retail listings in Manhattan, NY and find helpful local stats in the Market Overview section below.

69 Mercer Street

69 Mercer Street, SoHo, New York, NY
Property

Mixed Use

15,000 SF
Availability

3 Spaces

10,200 SF
Year Built

1890
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39-41 Wooster St

39-41 Wooster St, SoHo, New York, NY
Property

Mixed Use

18,500 SF
Availability

6 Spaces

12,300 SF
Year Built

1900
For Lease

$43.20 - $100.80/SF/YR
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25 Howard Street

25 Howard Street, SoHo, New York, NY
Property

Mixed Use

4,700 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

4,650 SF
Year Built

1915
For Lease

$48.50/SF/YR
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325 West 38th Street

325 West 38th Street, Garment District, New York, NY
Property

Office

110,188 SF
Availability

7 Spaces

10,705 SF
Year Built

1929
For Lease

$3.56 - $42.05/SF/YR
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76 Wooster Street

76 Wooster Street, SoHo, New York, NY
Property

Mixed Use

8,450 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

8,450 SF
For Lease

$51.20/SF/YR
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148 W 72nd St

148 W 72nd St, Lincoln Square, New York, NY
Property

Retail

56,980 SF
Availability

1 Space

650 SF
Year Built

1900
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Retail space for lease in Upper East Side -

2035 2nd Ave, East Harlem, New York, NY
Property

Retail

2,500 SF
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Year Built

1920
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31 West 52nd Street

31 West 52nd Street, Central Midtown, New York, NY
Property

Office

760,000 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

29,264 SF
Year Built

1986
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1290 Avenue of the Americas

1290 Avenue of the Americas, Central Midtown, New York, NY
Property

Office

2,108,000 SF
Availability

9 Spaces

316,369 SF
Year Built

1963
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205 Worth St

205 Worth St, Chinatown, New York, NY
Property

Retail

2,625 SF
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Year Built

1915
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38 E 23rd St

38 E 23rd St, Flatiron District, New York, NY
Property

Office

16,765 SF
Availability

1 Space

6,846 SF
Year Built

1920
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206-208 Rivington St

206-208 Rivington St, Lower East Side, New York, NY
Property

Retail

16,237 SF
Availability

1 Space

400 SF
Year Built

1920
For Lease

$120.00/SF/YR
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1,350 SF | 26 Sherman Ave | Newly Developed Retail With Glass Frontage For Lease

26 Sherman Ave , Washington Heights, New York, NY
Property

Retail

58,362 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,350 SF
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88 Thompson Street

88 Thompson Street, SoHo, New York, NY
Property

Retail

450 SF
Availability

1 Space

450 SF
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535 Greenwich Street

535 Greenwich Street, Hudson Square, New York, NY
Property

Retail
Availability

1 Space

1,600 SF
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115 W 30th St #201, New York, NY 10001

115 W 30th St, Chelsea, New York, NY
Property

Retail

1,772 SF
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114 West 47th Street

114 West 47th Street, Theatre District - Times Square, New York, NY
Property

Office

658,000 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

10,752 SF
Year Built

1989
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16 Madison Square West

1115 Broadway, NoMad, New York, NY
Property

Office

305,143 SF
Availability

4 Spaces

50,415 SF
Year Built

1914
For Lease

$45.00 - $100.00/SF/YR
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1435 Broadway

1435 Broadway, Theatre District - Times Square, New York, NY
Property

Retail

20,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

18,600 SF
For Lease

$50.00/SF/YR
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17 Battery South

17 Battery Place, Financial District, New York, NY
Property

Office

459,550 SF
Availability

22 Spaces

240,497 SF
Year Built

1902
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Retail Space Rents in Manhattan, NY

Rent costs for this type of commercial space depend on a variety of factors. The foremost of these is location, which will dictate how accessible a business is and how much foot traffic it gets. Other factors, such as space type and lease structure, also come into play. On average, retail space for lease in Manhattan asks $111.35 per square foot.

Retail Space Lease Types in Manhattan, NY

The most common type of lease agreement you’ll find here is Modified Gross, with 213 space(s) available under this type of arrangement. The local market is also home to 15 retail space(s) offered under a Full Service lease agreement type, and 9 NNN listing(s).

Most Common Type of Lease for Retail Buildings in Manhattan, NY

Modified Gross 213
Full Service 15
NNN 9

Average Size of Retail Space for Lease in Manhattan, NY

The average size for this type of rental opportunity in Manhattan is 1,000 sqft to 2,500 sqft. Currently, the local market offers 698 listing(s) within that size range. You can also search 392 listing(s) in the less than 1,000 sqft range. It should be noted that spaces in this real estate category are generally specialized to cater to the needs of a particular business, so the average sizes of different retail space types can vary greatly.

Retail Space Types You Can Lease in Manhattan, NY

Retail space in Manhattan comes in all types, shapes, and sizes, so you have a good chance to find the right space for your business. The most common type here is listed as Interior Retail and you can find 145 such space(s) available.  

Interior Retail spaces listed for rent here have an average size of 9,038 square feet. Interior retail space can accommodate a wide variety of vendors and is designed specifically to enhance the experience of the clients and to encourage them to engage with the products and services that are being offered.

The local market is also home to 120 space(s) listed as Restaurant. The average size you can expect to find for this category is 1,960 square feet. Retail space specialized for restaurants usually includes ample seating areas and enough room for the safe preparation of food. Restaurant spaces may be embedded in a larger mall or can be freestanding buildings.

What’s more, you can find 87 listing(s) in the Street Retail category, currently available in the average size of 2,107 square feet. You’ll find street retail spaces are mostly located in urban and suburban areas that have high foot traffic. This type of space is often a great choice for smaller retailers that are looking for well-positioned points of sale.

Number of Retail Spaces for Lease in Manhattan, NY, by Use Type

Interior Retail

145

Restaurant

120

Street Retail

87

Retail (Other)

5

Average Retail Listing Size in Manhattan, NY, by Use Type

Interior Retail

9,038 sq. ft.

Restaurant

1,960 sq. ft.

Street Retail

2,107 sq. ft.

Retail (Other)

1,600 sq. ft.

However, besides these popular subtypes, the market has a lot to offer for entrepreneurs looking for the right space to promote their business and get their goods to customers.

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Manhattan, NY

In general, the most successful retail businesses are located within relatively close proximity of each other, which leads to some neighborhoods becoming famous shopping destinations. Even in the case of suburban strip malls, the simple fact that so many different products can be purchased under the same roof can encourage customers to spend more.

Central Midtown is your top choice for lease opportunities, as it is currently home to the highest number of listings — 190 retail space(s). The most popular space type here is Interior Retail. You can find 30 such listing(s) here.

Manhattan’s second most popular area is Chelsea, where you can find 181 retail listing(s). The most likely type of space you can rent here is Interior Retail. If this is the kind of property you are looking for, you will find 9 listing(s) available here.

Financial District is also among the best areas to search for your next commercial space. Here you can find 162 retail space(s) available for consideration by prospective tenants, of which 11 are Interior Retail.

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Manhattan, NY

Central Midtown

190

Chelsea

181

Financial District

162

Lenox Hill

137

SoHo

118

Key Factors to Consider When Choosing a Retail Space for Lease

When you’re looking to give your business a storefront, there are a lot of decisions to be made. The first choice is, of course, location. You’ll have to decide whether your business would operate better in the heart of the city or if it is more likely to thrive in a suburban setting.

Data based on retail spaces listed for rent on CommercialSearch.com

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