Manhattan, NY Retail Space for Lease

Search 1,400 retail listings in Manhattan, NY and find helpful local stats in the Market Overview section below.

500 & 524 East 14th Street

500 East 14th Street, East Village, New York, NY
Property

Retail
Availability

1 Space

5,645 SF
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70 Greenwich Avenue

70 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich Village, New York, NY
Property

Retail

6,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

600 SF
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2,900 SF | 46 Avenue A | Retail Space Perfect For Comedy Club, Theater, Public Assembly, Restaurant, or Bar For Lease

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

Retail

28,633 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,900 SF
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1693 Broadway

1693 Broadway, Theatre District - Times Square, New York, NY
Property

Retail

16,500 SF
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Year Built

1925
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251 West 30th Street

251 West 30th Street, Chelsea, New York, NY
Property

Office

104,199 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

4,783 SF
Year Built

1927
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Grand Central Square - 485 Lexington Avenue

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

Office

929,765 SF
Availability

13 Spaces

272,968 SF
Year Built

1957
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220 East 23rd Street

220 East 23rd Street, Gramercy Park, New York, NY
Property

Office

141,355 SF
Availability

3 Spaces

5,523 SF
Year Built

1931
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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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325 W 42nd St

325 W 42nd St, Clinton - Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY
Property

Retail

8,957 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,800 SF
Year Built

1920
For Lease

$25,000.00/MO
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287 Park Avenue South

287 Park Avenue South, Gramercy Park, New York, NY
Property

Retail

6,547 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,020 SF
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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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1450 Broadway

1450 Broadway, Theatre District - Times Square, New York, NY
Property

Office

362,850 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

1,980 SF
Year Built

1931
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PENN 11

393 7th Avenue, Chelsea, New York, NY
Property

Office

1,150,000 SF
Availability

5 Spaces

165,529 SF
Year Built

1926
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1675 Broadway

1675 Broadway, Theatre District - Times Square, New York, NY
Property

Retail

1,290 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,290 SF
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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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1604-1610 Broadway, 732 7th Avenue & 204-208 West 49th Street

1604 Broadway, Theatre District - Times Square, New York, NY
Property

Retail

28,202 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

7,231 SF
Year Built

1930
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1026 6th Avenue

1026 6th Avenue, Garment District, New York, NY
Property

Unassigned

25,000 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

3,324 SF
Year Built

1920
For Lease

$35.81/SF/YR
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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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125 West 25th Street

125 West 25th Street, Chelsea, New York, NY
Property

Office

138,021 SF
Availability

3 Spaces

27,586 SF
Year Built

1906
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1407 Broadway

1407 Broadway, Garment District, New York, NY
Property

Office

1,100,000 SF
Availability

13 Spaces

141,076 SF
Year Built

1950
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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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