Manhattan, NY Retail Space for Lease

Search 1,397 retail listings in Manhattan, NY and find helpful local stats in the Market Overview section below.

589 11th Ave

589 11th Ave, Clinton - Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY
Property

Retail

17,820 SF
Availability

6 Spaces

15,650 SF
Year Built

2020
For Lease

$60.00 - $140.00/SF/YR
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161 Madison Avenue

161 Madison Avenue, NoMad, New York, NY
Property

Office

59,128 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,100 SF
Year Built

1900
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22 8th Ave

22 8th Ave, West Village, New York, NY
Property

Unassigned

2,557 SF
Availability

1 Space

400 SF
Year Built

1905
For Lease

$390.00/SF/YR
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176 Mulberry Street

176 Mulberry St, Little Italy, New York, NY
Property

Retail

10,544 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,000 SF
Year Built

1967
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49 Orchard Street

49 Orchard Street, Chinatown, New York, NY
Property

Mixed Use

12,437 SF
Availability

1 Space

900 SF
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90 Maiden Lane

90 Maiden Lane, Financial District, New York, NY
Property

Office

33,529 SF
Availability

3 Spaces

13,545 SF
Year Built

1912
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205 East 42nd Street

205 East 42nd Street, Turtle Bay, New York, NY
Property

Office

532,000 SF
Availability

6 Spaces

81,827 SF
Year Built

1927
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130 Fifth Avenue

130 5th Avenue, Flatiron District, New York, NY
Property

Office

122,900 SF
Availability

7 Spaces

68,172 SF
Year Built

1904
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600 Third Avenue

600 Third Avenue, Murray Hill, New York, NY
Property

Retail

4,125 SF
Availability

1 Space

3,347 SF
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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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358 5th Avenue & 1 West 34th Street

362 5th Avenue, Koreatown, New York, NY
Property

Office

210,358 SF
Availability

15 Spaces

45,544 SF
Year Built

1906
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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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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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308 E 94th St

308 E 94th St, Yorkville, New York, NY
Property

Retail

8,648 SF
Availability

1 Space

275 SF
Year Built

1920
For Lease

$3,100.00/MO
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285 Madison Avenue

285 Madison Avenue, Murray Hill, New York, NY
Property

Office

530,000 SF
Availability

6 Spaces

73,792 SF
Year Built

1926
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Heaviest Trafficked Intersection on Lower East Side

110-114 Delancey St, Lower East Side, New York, NY
Property

Retail

23,040 SF
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Year Built

1997
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350 E 52nd St

350 E 52nd St, Turtle Bay, New York, NY
Property

Retail

146,000 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

2,700 SF
For Lease

$4,000.00 - $9,000.00/MO
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230 Park Avenue

230 Park Avenue, Central Midtown, New York, NY
Property

Retail

34,930 SF
Availability

1 Space

651 SF
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1155 Avenue of the Americas

1155 Avenue of the Americas, Theatre District - Times Square, New York, NY
Property

Office

790,000 SF
Availability

7 Spaces

90,843 SF
Year Built

1984
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412 West 15th Street

412 West 15th Street, Meatpacking District, New York, NY
Property

Retail

12,176 SF
Availability

1 Space

12,176 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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