Manhattan, NY Retail Space for Lease

Search 1,424 retail listings in Manhattan, NY and find helpful local stats in the Market Overview section below.

501 Madison Avenue

501 Madison Ave, Central Midtown, New York, NY
Property

Retail
Availability

1 Space

1,114 SF
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11 East 26th Street

11 East 26th Street, NoMad, New York, NY
Property

Retail

12,285 SF
Availability

1 Space

12,285 SF
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23 E 20th St

23 E 20th St, Flatiron District, New York, NY
Property

Retail

1,350 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,350 SF
For Lease

$178.00/SF/YR
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3415 Broadway

3415 Broadway, Harlem, New York, NY
Property

Retail

900 SF
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Year Built

1910
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246 West 111th Street

246 West 111th Street, Harlem, New York, NY
Property

Office

1,910 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,910 SF
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444 Madison Avenue

444 Madison Avenue, Central Midtown, New York, NY
Property

Retail

13,817 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

5,289 SF
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1,000 SF | 81 Catherine Street | Fully Vented 2nd Generation Restaurant For Lease

81 Catherine Street, Two Bridges, New York, NY
Property

Retail

1,396,625 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,000 SF
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367 Broadway

367 Broadway, TriBeCa, New York, NY
Property

Retail

5,044 SF
Availability

1 Space

5,044 SF
Year Built

1920
For Lease

$21,999.00 - $22,000.00/MO
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122 Fifth Avenue

122 5th Avenue, Flatiron District, New York, NY
Property

Office

300,000 SF
Availability

6 Spaces

121,565 SF
Year Built

1900
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150 Fifth Avenue

150 Fifth Avenue, Flatiron District, New York, NY
Property

Retail

11,321 SF
Availability

1 Space

11,321 SF
Year Built

1887
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1966 1st Avenue

1966 1st Avenue, East Harlem, New York, NY
Property

Special Purpose

414,144 SF
Availability

1 Space

5,500 SF
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The Chrysler Building

405 Lexington Avenue, Turtle Bay, New York, NY
Property

Office

1,292,772 SF
Availability

30 Spaces

273,074 SF
Year Built

1930
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IBM Building

590 Madison Avenue, Central Midtown, New York, NY
Property

Retail

27,692 SF
Availability

1 Space

27,692 SF
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575-591 West 181st Street & 1422 St. Nicholas Avenue

575 West 181st Street, Washington Heights, New York, NY
Property

Retail

35,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

822 SF
Year Built

1959
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1155 Avenue of the Americas

1155 Avenue of the Americas, Theatre District - Times Square, New York, NY
Property

Office

790,000 SF
Availability

7 Spaces

90,843 SF
Year Built

1984
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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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8,100 SF | 601 8th Ave | Lower Level Retail Space for Lease

601 8th Ave, Garment District, New York, NY
Property

Retail

28,750 SF
Availability

1 Space

8,100 SF
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Tower 270 - 86 Chambers Street

86 Chambers Street, TriBeCa, New York, NY
Property

Office

112,000 SF
Availability

3 Spaces

3,520 SF
Year Built

1910
For Lease

$6,500.00 - $11,500.00/MO
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Prime Midtown Retail/Flex Space for Sublease

619 West 46th Street, Clinton - Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY
Property

Retail

4,650 SF
Availability

1 Space

4,650 SF
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Shampan Building

252 West 37th Street, Garment District, New York, NY
Property

Office

161,613 SF
Availability

6 Spaces

34,700 SF
Year Built

1924
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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 $108.36 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 13 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 13
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 414 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 143 such space(s) available.  

Interior Retail spaces listed for rent here have an average size of 9,609 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 123 space(s) listed as Restaurant. The average size you can expect to find for this category is 1,744 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 100 listing(s) in the Street Retail category, currently available in the average size of 2,017 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

143

Restaurant

123

Street Retail

100

Retail (Other)

5

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

Interior Retail

9,609 sq. ft.

Restaurant

1,744 sq. ft.

Street Retail

2,017 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 — 183 retail space(s). The most popular space type here is Restaurant. 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

183

Central Midtown

177

Financial District

161

Lenox Hill

123

SoHo

122

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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