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Chelsea Retail Space Listings
| Class | Address | SF | Monthly Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| B | Madison Square W & West 25th Street Mezzanine | 5,600 | $ 23,400 |
| B | W 24th Street & Sixth Avenue Ground floor | 5,500 | $ Negotiable |
| B | W 30th Street & Avenue of the Americas Ground floor (full) | 5,200 | $ Negotiable |
| A | Avenue of the Americas & West 20th Street Ground floor | 4,900 | $ Negotiable |
| C | W 17th Street & Sixth Avenue Floor 3 (full) | 4,500 | $ 13,000 |
| B | W 27th Street & Avenue of the Americas Floor 1 (full) | 4,000 | $ 17,400 |
| C | W 30th Street & Avenue of the Americas Ground floor | 4,000 | $ 23,000 |
| C | W 22nd Street & Seventh Avenue Lower level (full) | 3,500 | $ Negotiable |
| C | 2,600 | $ 10,800 | |
| A | Ninth Avenue & Ninth Avenue Ground floor | 2,400 | $ 27,200 |
| A | 2,200 | $ Negotiable | |
| C | W 14th Street & Ninth Avenue Mezzanine | 2,100 | $ Negotiable |
| B | W 32nd Street & Fifth Avenue Floor 5 (full) | 2,000 | $ 9,000 |
| C | W 27th Street & Seventh Avenue Ground floor | 2,000 | $ 15,000 |
| C | W 32nd Street & Fifth Avenue Basement (full) | 1,700 | $ Negotiable |
| B | 1,600 | $ 10,600 | |
| C | W 18th Street & Fifth Avenue Ground floor | 1,600 | $ 14,400 |
| C | W 26th Street & Eleventh Avenue Penthouse | 1,600 | $ Negotiable |
| B | W 27th Street & Tenth Avenue Lower level | 1,500 | $ Negotiable |
| B | W 27th Street & Seventh Avenue Ground floor | 1,500 | $ 16,800 |
| B | W 29th Street & Seventh Avenue Ground floor | 1,500 | $ Negotiable |
| B | W 26th Street & Avenue of the Americas Lower level (full) | 800 | $ Negotiable |
| Class | Address | SF | Monthly Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| B | W 16th Street & Tenth Avenue Ground floor (full) | 4,300 | $ Negotiable |
| A | Washington St & West 13th Street Ground floor | 3,700 | $ Negotiable |
| C | W 14th Street & Avenue of the Americas Ground floor | 2,200 | $ 22,600 |
| B | Seventh Ave & West 28th Street Ground floor | 2,200 | $ Negotiable |
| B | Seventh Ave & West 28th Street Lower level | 1,800 | $ Negotiable |
| C | W 26th Street & Sixth Avenue Ground floor | 1,400 | $ 8,200 |
| C | 1,000 | $ Negotiable | |
| B | Seventh Ave & West 28th Street Mezzanine | 700 | $ Negotiable |
| Class | Address | SF | Monthly Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| B | W 14th Street & Ninth Avenue Chelsea · Ground floor | 2,200 | $ Negotiable |
| C | E 23rd Street & Broadway Gramercy Park · Lower level (full) | 2,200 | $ 29,200 |
| B | W 14th Street & Ninth Avenue Chelsea · Ground floor | 2,100 | $ Negotiable |
| A | Broadway & West 38th Street Penn Plaza/Garment · Ground floor | 2,100 | $ Negotiable |
| B | W 33rd Street & Fifth Avenue Penn Plaza/Garment · Floor 7 | 2,000 | $ 7,000 |
| C | W 37th Street & Sixth Avenue Penn Plaza/Garment · Floor 1 | 2,000 | $ 6,600 |
| A | W 33rd Street & Eighth Avenue Chelsea · Floor 1 | 1,300 | $ Negotiable |
| C | Eighth Ave & West 39th Street Penn Plaza/Garment · Ground floor | 1,100 | $ Negotiable |
| B | W 36th Street & Eighth Avenue Garment District · Mezzanine (full) | 1,000 | $ 6,200 |
| C | Eighth Ave & West 39th Street Penn Plaza/Garment · Ground floor | 1,000 | $ Negotiable |
| C | W 37th Street & Sixth Avenue Penn Plaza/Garment · Basement (full) | 1,000 | $ 3,200 |
| B | W 36th Street & Eighth Avenue Garment District · Mezzanine (full) | 1,000 | $ 6,200 |
| C | Eighth Ave & West 39th Street Penn Plaza/Garment · Ground floor | 1,000 | $ Negotiable |
| C | W 37th Street & Sixth Avenue Penn Plaza/Garment · Mezzanine (full) | 800 | $ 2,600 |
| A | W 43rd Street & Eighth Avenue Times Square · Ground floor | 700 | $ Negotiable |
Retail Tenants Rented / Leased Chelsea
- Pasta By Hudson leased 500 SF at 180 Seventh Avenue
- Counter & Bodega leased 1,800 SF at 216 Seventh Avenue
- Flowerrs by Essex leased 600 SF at 139 West 28th Street
- 16" on Center leased 13,000 SF at 601 West 26th Street
- Ross + Kramer Gallery leased 2,500 SF at 515 West 27th Street
- The Jeffrey leased 1,600 SF at 163 West 19th Street
- Nusr-Et leased 12,176 SF at 412 West 15th Street
- Marathon Coffee leased 425 SF at 769 Sixth Avenue
- Blackwave Coffee leased 1,253 SF at 155 Seventh Avenue
- USA Vein Clinics leased 2,467 SF at 314 West 23rd Street
- Jet's Pizza leased 1,000 SF at 120 Ninth Avenue
- Inked leased 8,500 SF at 150 West 22nd Street
- City Winery leased 32,000 SF at Pier 57
- Christine Park Gallery leased 2,422 SF at 515 West 23rd Street
Why Optimal Spaces Tenant Broker
- Lease negotiation: full terms, renewals, expansion options
- Cost analysis, inventory identification, negotiating scope
- Risk mitigation against hidden pitfalls
Cost Savings
- Negotiate 30+ leasing points to prevent hidden costs
- Save 10–15% on total leasing costs
- Save 100–200 hours filtering unviable spaces
- Property access via broker databases and networks (off-market, subleases, future availability)
Alone or With Other Brokers
- Managing agents owe a fiduciary duty to landlords, seeking maximum price and terms rather than tenant savings.
- Inherent conflict of interest as most brokers represent landlords
- Risk of weaker terms and overlooked hidden costs
- Heavy workload falls on you while best spaces are missed
About Chelsea
Geographic Boundaries
Chelsea's boundaries are generally defined as 14th Street to the south, the Hudson River and West Street to the west, Sixth Avenue to the east, and 34th Street to the north. The neighborhood spans parts of Manhattan Community Board 4, extending west of Eighth Avenue north of 26th Street and west of Sixth Avenue south of 26th Street.
Businesses and Retail
Chelsea is a commercial hub featuring a mix of art galleries, boutique shops, and renowned dining establishments. The iconic Chelsea Market anchors the area with its food halls and specialty retailers. High-end fashion boutiques and design showrooms line the streets alongside tech startups and coworking spaces. Fine restaurants range from Michelin-starred venues like Del Posto (now closed but indicative of the area's caliber) to innovative farm-to-table concepts.
History of Major Attractions
The neighborhood's historic roots trace back to Clement Clarke Moore's 19th-century estate, later developed into a residential district. The Chelsea Historic District, designated in 1970, preserves Greek Revival and Italianate row houses. Key attractions include the High Line, a repurposed elevated railway turned public park. Chelsea Piers, originally a passenger ship terminal, now serves as a recreational complex.
Building Types
Chelsea features a blend of converted industrial lofts, historic brownstones, and modern high-rises. The Chelsea Historic District showcases 19th-century architectural styles including Federal, Greek Revival, and Gothic Revival row houses. Newer developments include luxury condominiums and glass-fronted office towers concentrated along the Hudson River Park corridor.
Significant Buildings
Notable structures include the Starrett-Lehigh Building, a landmark Art Deco industrial complex; the General Theological Seminary; and the Liveright Building. The Joyce Theater, housed in a former 1941 movie palace, is a key performing arts venue. The London Terrace Apartments, spanning an entire city block, represent one of Manhattan's largest residential complexes.
Transportation
Chelsea is served by multiple subway lines including the A, C, E, 1, 2, F, M, and L trains at stations along Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Avenues. Citi Bike stations and bus routes along major avenues provide additional connectivity. The West Side Highway offers quick access to other Manhattan areas and New Jersey via the Lincoln Tunnel.
Zip Codes
Primary zip codes include 10011 (east of Tenth Avenue) and 10001 (northern areas). Adjacent areas use 10018 (Garment District to the northeast), 10014 (West Village to the south), and 10019 (Hell's Kitchen to the northwest).
Prominent Companies
Tech firms and media companies dominate Chelsea's office inventory, including Google's New York headquarters and IAC's headquarters. Advertising agencies and fashion showrooms cluster near the Meatpacking District border. The neighborhood also hosts numerous architecture firms and non-profit organizations, particularly along the West 20s near the High Line.
Retail Buildings in Chelsea
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