Manhattan, NY Retail Space for Lease

Search 1,396 retail listings in Manhattan, NY and find helpful local stats in the Market Overview section below.

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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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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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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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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425 Fifth Avenue

425 5th Avenue, Murray Hill, New York, NY
Property

Office

209,528 SF
Availability

3 Spaces

18,561 SF
Year Built

2003
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16 East 34th Street

16 East 34th Street, NoMad, New York, NY
Property

Office

349,683 SF
Availability

12 Spaces

215,119 SF
Year Built

1925
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The Sheffield

320 West 57th Street, Clinton - Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY
Property

Retail

1,715 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,715 SF
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Inwood Center

5030 Broadway, Inwood, New York, NY
Property

Office

70,628 SF
Availability

1 Space

7,972 SF
Year Built

1956
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529 Fifth Avenue

529 5th Avenue, Central Midtown, New York, NY
Property

Office

282,278 SF
Availability

4 Spaces

46,764 SF
Year Built

1958
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90 Maiden Lane

90 Maiden Lane, Financial District, New York, NY
Property

Office

33,529 SF
Availability

3 Spaces

13,545 SF
Year Built

1912
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350 SF | 1950 Amsterdam Ave | Newly Developed Retail/Office Space For Lease

1950 Amsterdam Avenue, Washington Heights, New York, NY
Property

Retail

12,362 SF
Availability

1 Space

350 SF
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955 Columbus Ave

955 Columbus Ave, Manhattan Valley, New York, NY
Property

Retail

7,540 SF
Availability

1 Space

350 SF
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355 Lexington Avenue

355 Lexington Avenue, Murray Hill, New York, NY
Property

Office

270,000 SF
Availability

11 Spaces

68,436 SF
Year Built

1958
For Lease

$55.00 - $85.00/SF/YR
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450 SF | 238 East 58th Street | Beautifully Finished Boutique Med-Spa Facility For Lease

238 East 58th Street, Central Midtown, New York, NY
Property

Retail

15,532 SF
Availability

1 Space

450 SF
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2 Gansevoort Street

2 Gansevoort Street, West Village, New York, NY
Property

Office

201,000 SF
Availability

4 Spaces

32,498 SF
Year Built

1912
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PENN 2

2 Pennsylvania Plaza, Chelsea, New York, NY
Property

Office

1,707,000 SF
Availability

4 Spaces

30,894 SF
Year Built

2023
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270 Bleecker St

270 Bleecker St, Greenwich Village, New York, NY
Property

Retail

3,930 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,300 SF
Year Built

1910
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110 East 59th Street

110 East 59th Street, Central Midtown, New York, NY
Property

Office

612,181 SF
Availability

7 Spaces

69,156 SF
Year Built

1969
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Chelsea Retail - Former Cafe Available

251-253 8th Avenue, Chelsea, New York, NY
Property

Retail

1,050 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,050 SF
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One Five One

151 West 42nd Street, Theatre District - Times Square, New York, NY
Property

Office

1,800,000 SF
Availability

7 Spaces

200,906 SF
Year Built

1999
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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 $110.55 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 216 space(s) available under this type of arrangement. The local market is also home to 14 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 216
Full Service 14
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 688 listing(s) within that size range. You can also search 401 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 148 such space(s) available.  

Interior Retail spaces listed for rent here have an average size of 9,300 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 115 space(s) listed as Restaurant. The average size you can expect to find for this category is 1,771 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 92 listing(s) in the Street Retail category, currently available in the average size of 1,785 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

148

Restaurant

115

Street Retail

92

Retail (Other)

5

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

Interior Retail

9,300 sq. ft.

Restaurant

1,771 sq. ft.

Street Retail

1,785 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.

Chelsea is your top choice for lease opportunities, as it is currently home to the highest number of listings — 181 retail space(s). The most popular space type here is Interior Retail. You can find 9 such listing(s) here.

Manhattan’s second most popular area is Central Midtown, where you can find 177 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 30 listing(s) available here.

Financial District is also among the best areas to search for your next commercial space. Here you can find 161 retail space(s) available for consideration by prospective tenants, of which 12 are Interior Retail.

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Manhattan, NY

Chelsea

181

Central Midtown

177

Financial District

161

Lenox Hill

124

SoHo

120

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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