Manhattan, NY Retail Space for Lease

Search 1,410 retail listings in Manhattan, NY and find helpful local stats in the Market Overview section below.

50 West 57th Street

50 West 57th Street, Central Midtown, New York, NY
Property

Office

78,600 SF
Availability

5 Spaces

20,328 SF
Year Built

1926
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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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172 Attorney St

172 Attorney St, Lower East Side, New York, NY
Property

Retail

5,040 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

800 SF
Year Built

1920
For Lease

$4,500.00/MO
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787 11th Avenue

787 11th Avenue, Clinton - Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY
Property

Office

513,638 SF
Availability

3 Spaces

80,000 SF
Year Built

2018
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630 Lexington Avenue

630 Lexington Avenue, Central Midtown, New York, NY
Property

Retail

8,159 SF
Availability

1 Space

8,159 SF
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505 Park Avenue

505 Park Avenue, Lenox Hill, New York, NY
Property

Retail

20,851 SF
Availability

1 Space

9,400 SF
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695 Avenue of the Americas

695 Avenue of the Americas, Chelsea, New York, NY
Property

Retail

23,696 SF
Availability

3 Spaces

23,616 SF
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28 Liberty

28 Liberty Street, Financial District, New York, NY
Property

Office

2,239,000 SF
Availability

14 Spaces

171,781 SF
Year Built

1963
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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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136 W 72ND STREET

136 W 72ND STREET, Lincoln Square, New York, NY
Property

Retail

1,800 SF
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Year Built

1884
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Heaviest Trafficked Intersection on Lower East Side

110-114 Delancey St, Lower East Side, New York, NY
Property

Retail

23,040 SF
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Year Built

1997
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48 Wall Street

48 Wall Street, Financial District, New York, NY
Property

Office

324,000 SF
Availability

3 Spaces

26,378 SF
Year Built

1928
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255 5th Avenue

255 5th Avenue, NoMad, New York, NY
Property

Office

30,000 SF
Availability

5 Spaces

22,918 SF
Year Built

1916
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Bank of America Tower at One Bryant Park

1111 Avenue of the Americas, Theatre District - Times Square, New York, NY
Property

Office

2,354,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

9,659 SF
Year Built

2010
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PENN 1

250 West 34th Street, Chelsea, New York, NY
Property

Office

2,524,000 SF
Availability

43 Spaces

450,368 SF
Year Built

1967
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685 Third Avenue

685 3rd Avenue, Turtle Bay, New York, NY
Property

Office

646,422 SF
Availability

7 Spaces

67,844 SF
Year Built

1960
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747 Third Avenue

747 3rd Avenue, Turtle Bay, New York, NY
Property

Office

403,469 SF
Availability

6 Spaces

65,590 SF
Year Built

1971
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150 William Street

150 William Street, Financial District, New York, NY
Property

Office

587,831 SF
Availability

16 Spaces

389,125 SF
Year Built

1927
For Lease

$160.00/SF/YR
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319 5th Avenue

319 5th Avenue, NoMad, New York, NY
Property

Retail

27,157 SF
Availability

1 Space

9,000 SF
Year Built

1917
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50 Broad Street

50 Broad Street, Financial District, New York, NY
Property

Retail

7,957 SF
Availability

1 Space

7,957 SF
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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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