Manhattan, NY Retail Space for Lease

Search 1,419 retail listings in Manhattan, NY and find helpful local stats in the Market Overview section below.

1955 1st Avenue

1955 1st Avenue, East Harlem, New York, NY
Property

Retail

147,516 SF
Availability

5 Spaces

27,600 SF
Year Built

2004
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199 Avenue A

199 Avenue A, East Village, New York, NY
Property

Retail

5,706 SF
Availability

1 Space

300 SF
Year Built

1900
For Lease

$260.00/SF/YR
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355 Grand St

355 Grand St, Chinatown, New York, NY
Property

Mixed Use

6,935 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,200 SF
Year Built

2019
For Lease

$5,995.00/MO
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139 Charles Street

139 Charles Street, West Village, New York, NY
Property

Retail

2,580 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,580 SF
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128 E 84th St

128 E 84th St, Carnegie Hill, New York, NY
Property

Mixed Use

9,292 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

1,000 SF
Year Built

1910
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345 Seventh Avenue

345 7th Avenue, Chelsea, New York, NY
Property

Office

190,325 SF
Availability

3 Spaces

1,500 SF
Year Built

1928
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900 Third Avenue

900 Third Avenue, Central Midtown, New York, NY
Property

Retail

15,548 SF
Availability

1 Space

5,568 SF
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190 Allen Street

190 Allen Street, Lower East Side, New York, NY
Property

Retail

1,500 SF
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600 Broadway

600 Broadway, SoHo, New York, NY
Property

Retail

77,280 SF
Availability

1 Space

12,200 SF
Year Built

2003
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44 West 37th Street

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

Office

53,161 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

3,450 SF
Year Built

2020
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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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535 Hudson St, New York, NY 10014

535 Hudson St, West Village, New York, NY
Property

Retail

400 SF
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Year Built

1910
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419 W 13th St

419 W 13th St, Meatpacking District, New York, NY
Property

Mixed Use

15,390 SF
Availability

4 Spaces

16,015 SF
Year Built

1910
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1214-1216 Broadway & 30-38 West 30th Street

1214 Broadway, NoMad, New York, NY
Property

Office

43,203 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

2,200 SF
Year Built

1929
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250 Broadway

250 Broadway, TriBeCa, New York, NY
Property

Office

541,195 SF
Availability

13 Spaces

180,105 SF
Year Built

1964
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111 John Street

111 John Street, Financial District, New York, NY
Property

Office

298,776 SF
Availability

26 Spaces

100,736 SF
Year Built

1929
For Lease

$40.00 - $110.00/SF/YR
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Kips Bay Plaza

570 2nd Ave, Kips Bay, New York, NY
Property

Retail
Availability

1 Space

46,988 SF
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160 Bleecker St

160 Bleecker Street, Greenwich Village, New York, NY
Property

Mixed Use

7,070 SF
Availability

1 Space

7,070 SF
Year Built

1910
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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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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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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 — 182 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 178 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 32 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

182

Central Midtown

178

Financial District

161

Lenox Hill

128

SoHo

128

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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