Manhattan, NY Retail Space for Lease

Search 1,402 retail listings in Manhattan, NY and find helpful local stats in the Market Overview section below.

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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The Cable Building

611 Broadway, Greenwich Village, New York, NY
Property

Office

300,156 SF
Availability

12 Spaces

262,909 SF
Year Built

1894
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46 Hester St

46 Hester St, Chinatown, New York, NY
Property

Retail

6,750 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

1,950 SF
Year Built

2003
For Lease

$69.00 - $78.00/SF/YR
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4,502 SF | 129 W 20th St | Ground + Lower Level Retail Space for Lease

129 W 20th St, Chelsea, New York, NY
Property

Retail

29,838 SF
Availability

1 Space

4,502 SF
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43 Macdougal St

43 Macdougal St, SoHo, New York, NY
Property

Retail

4,416 SF
Availability

1 Space

3,100 SF
Year Built

1899
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370 Park Avenue South

370 Park Avenue South, NoMad, New York, NY
Property

Retail

12,823 SF
Availability

1 Space

12,823 SF
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PRIME Retail in Union Square!

52 E 13th St, Greenwich Village, New York, NY
Property

Retail

34,708 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,000 SF
Year Built

1930
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1379 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10128

1379 Lexington Ave, Carnegie Hill, New York, NY
Property

Retail

1,300 SF
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Year Built

1910
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16-18 West 39th Street

16-18 West 39th Street, Garment District, New York, NY
Property

Office

55,100 SF
Availability

6 Spaces

25,980 SF
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Astor Building

217 Broadway, Financial District, New York, NY
Property

Office

135,000 SF
Availability

12 Spaces

49,211 SF
Year Built

1918
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330 W 38th New York

330 W 38th New York, Garment District, New York, NY
Property

Office

222,534 SF
Availability

12 Spaces

19,164 SF
Year Built

1928
For Lease

$32.00/SF/YR
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56 E 11th St #1

56 E 11th St #1, Greenwich Village, New York, NY
Property

Retail

2,332 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,332 SF
Year Built

1900
For Lease

$77.00/SF/YR
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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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530 SF | 77 Catherine Street | White Boxed Retail For Lease

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

Retail

1,396,625 SF
Availability

1 Space

530 SF
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137 Rivington St

137 Rivington St, Lower East Side, New York, NY
Property

Retail

10,504 SF
Availability

1 Space

500 SF
Year Built

1930
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Empire State Building

350 5th Avenue, Koreatown, New York, NY
Property

Office

2,821,770 SF
Availability

17 Spaces

350,949 SF
Year Built

1931
For Lease

$150.00/SF/YR
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Hells Kitchen Store for Rent!!!

340 west 49th street, Clinton - Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY
Property

Retail

8,100 SF
Availability

1 Space

500 SF
For Lease

$6,000.00/MO
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350 3rd Ave

350 3rd Ave, Kips Bay, New York, NY
Property

Retail

13,996 SF
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Year Built

1920
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88 Thompson St

88 Thompson St, SoHo, New York, NY
Property

Retail

13,816 SF
Availability

1 Space

450 SF
Year Built

1900
For Lease

$213.00/SF/YR
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184 5th Avenue

184 5th Avenue, Flatiron District, New York, NY
Property

Office

29,000 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

7,582 SF
Year Built

1920
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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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