Manhattan, NY Retail Space for Lease

Search 1,401 retail listings in Manhattan, NY and find helpful local stats in the Market Overview section below.

The Continental Tower

1370 Avenue of the Americas, Central Midtown, New York, NY
Property

Office

311,501 SF
Availability

18 Spaces

87,998 SF
Year Built

1971
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57 West 38th Street

57 West 38th Street, Garment District, New York, NY
Property

Retail

53,795 SF
Availability

1 Space

4,000 SF
Year Built

1915
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167 Madison Avenue

167 Madison Avenue, NoMad, New York, NY
Property

Office

28,268 SF
Availability

6 Spaces

2,796 SF
Year Built

1930
For Lease

$45.00 - $330.00/SF/YR
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1762 First Avenue

1762 1st Avenue, Yorkville, New York, NY
Property

Retail
Availability

1 Space

875 SF
For Lease

$96.00/SF/YR
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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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1865 Broadway

1865 Broadway, Lincoln Square, New York, NY
Property

Retail

70,000 SF
Availability

3 Spaces

22,112 SF
Year Built

2017
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450 - 3,300 SF | 2067 Broadway | Office, Retail, & Fitness Spaces For Lease

2067 Broadway, Lincoln Square, New York, NY
Property

Retail

20,790 SF
Availability

3 Spaces

4,750 SF
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359 Broadway, TriBeCa, New York, NY
Property

Retail

4,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

4,000 SF
Year Built

1915
For Lease

$12,000.00/MO
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55 Delancey Street

55 Delancey Street, Lower East Side, New York, NY
Property

Retail

15,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

800 SF
For Lease

$110.00 - $135.00/SF/MO
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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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664 Avenue of the Americas

664 Avenue of the Americas, Flatiron District, New York, NY
Property

Retail

5,400 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

2,800 SF
Year Built

1910
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110 East 23rd Street

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

Mixed Use

32,948 SF
Availability

5 Spaces

11,500 SF
Year Built

1900
For Lease

$32.00 - $124.80/SF/YR
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210 East 58th Street

210 East 58th Street, Central Midtown, New York, NY
Property

Retail

71,875 SF
Availability

1 Space

3,000 SF
Year Built

1959
For Lease

$125.00/SF/YR
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441 E 12th St

441 E 12th St, East Village, New York, NY
Property

Retail

24,576 SF
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Year Built

1910
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Bowling Green Offices

11 Broadway, Financial District, New York, NY
Property

Office

423,348 SF
Availability

27 Spaces

185,405 SF
Year Built

1898
For Lease

$30.00 - $100.00/SF/YR
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224 First Avenue

224 First Avenue, East Village, New York, NY
Property

Mixed Use

34,703 SF
Availability

1 Space

900 SF
Year Built

1911
For Lease

$8,500.00/MO
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45 West 34th Street

45 West 34th Street, Koreatown, New York, NY
Property

Office

115,000 SF
Availability

3 Spaces

9,472 SF
Year Built

1907
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757 Lexington Ave

757 Lexington Ave, Lenox Hill, New York, NY
Property

Retail

838,890 SF
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Year Built

1868
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711 Third Avenue

711 3rd Avenue, Turtle Bay, New York, NY
Property

Office

592,772 SF
Availability

8 Spaces

171,940 SF
Year Built

1956
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800 SF | 134 Lexington Ave | Turnkey Private Office/Retail Space for Lease

134 Lexington Avenue, NoMad, New York, NY
Property

Retail

3,982 SF
Availability

1 Space

800 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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