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.

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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1 Dag Hammarskjold Plaza

885 2nd Avenue, Turtle Bay, New York, NY
Property

Retail

40,336 SF
Availability

1 Space

8,039 SF
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76 Wooster St

76 Wooster St, SoHo, New York, NY
Property

Mixed Use

10,000 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

8,450 SF
Year Built

1900
For Lease

$32.00 - $66.38/SF/YR
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273 Bleecker St

273 Bleecker St, Greenwich Village, New York, NY
Property

Retail

5,628 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,800 SF
Year Built

1920
For Lease

$156.00/SF/YR
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201 Allen St

201 Allen St, Lower East Side, New York, NY
Property

Retail

12,456 SF
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Year Built

1900
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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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263 E 10th St

263 E 10th St, East Village, New York, NY
Property

Retail

8,920 SF
Availability

1 Space

350 SF
Year Built

1900
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125 Madison St

125 Madison St, Two Bridges, New York, NY
Property

Retail

6,810 SF
Availability

1 Space

400 SF
Year Built

1900
For Lease

$128.00/SF/YR
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205 Worth St

205 Worth St, Chinatown, New York, NY
Property

Retail

2,625 SF
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Year Built

1915
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10 Union Square East

10 Union Square East, Gramercy Park, New York, NY
Property

Retail

58,007 SF
Availability

1 Space

4,705 SF
Year Built

1988
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28-30 Avenue A

28-30 Avenue A, East Village, New York, NY
Property

Retail

25,760 SF
Availability

1 Space

5,000 SF
Year Built

1930
For Lease

$80.00/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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14 East 44th Street

14 East 44th Street, Central Midtown, New York, NY
Property

Office

12,000 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

10,000 SF
For Lease

$35.00 - $48.00/SF/YR
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413 West 14th Street

413 West 14th Street, Meatpacking District, New York, NY
Property

Retail

24,375 SF
Availability

1 Space

16,452 SF
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42 Greene Street

42 Greene Street, SoHo, New York, NY
Property

Office

47,621 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

7,485 SF
Year Built

1900
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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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Gotham Plaza

159 East 125th Street, East Harlem, New York, NY
Property

Office

93,041 SF
Availability

6 Spaces

85,101 SF
Year Built

2001
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179 E Broadway

179 E Broadway, Lower East Side, New York, NY
Property

Retail

4,054 SF
Availability

1 Space

4,054 SF
Year Built

1941
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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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1,000 - 2,000 SF | 143 W 72nd St | Retail Space for Lease in Upper West Side

143 West 72nd Street, Upper West Side, New York, NY
Property

Retail

5,740 SF
Availability

3 Spaces

4,000 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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