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Downtown Retail Space Listings
| Class | Address | SF | Monthly Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Liberty St & William Street Ground floor | 65,500 | $ Negotiable |
| A | World Trade Center & West Street Floor 4 (full) | 42,700 | $ Negotiable |
| B | Rector St & West Street Floor 6 | 31,000 | $ Negotiable |
| B | Church St & Church Street Lower level | 18,400 | $ Negotiable |
| B | Exchange Pl & Broad Street Ground floor | 14,300 | $ Negotiable |
| A | Park Row & Beekman Street Floor 3 (full) | 14,100 | $ Negotiable |
| B | Warren St & Broadway Lower level | 13,900 | $ Negotiable |
| A | Hanover Sq & Hanover Square Lower level (full) | 11,500 | $ Negotiable |
| A | 8,100 | $ 57,200 | |
| B | Wall St & Nassau Street Ground floor (full) | 7,900 | $ Negotiable |
| A | Broad St & Beaver Street Ground floor | 7,200 | $ Negotiable |
| B | Broadway & Barclay Street Basement | 7,100 | $ Negotiable |
| B | Wall Street Ct & Pearl Street Lower level (full) | 7,100 | $ 42,600 |
| C | Canal St & Lafayette Street Floor 1 | 7,100 | $ Negotiable |
| A | Avenue of the Americas & Lispenard Street Ground floor | 7,000 | $ Negotiable |
| B | Beach St & Greenwich Street Ground floor (full) | 6,700 | $ 53,200 |
| B | John St & Dutch Street Ground floor | 6,200 | $ 49,600 |
| A | Broadway & Beaver Street Floor 12 | 6,000 | $ 27,400 |
| C | Canal St & Lafayette Street Floor 1 | 6,000 | $ Negotiable |
| B | Broadway & Chambers Street Basement | 5,500 | $ 34,200 |
| A | Broadway & Beaver Street Floor 12 | 5,000 | $ 22,800 |
| C | Beekman St & Nassau Street Floor 1 (full) | 4,900 | $ 36,600 |
| A | Wall St & South Street Ground floor | 4,000 | $ 23,200 |
| C | Murray St & Broadway Lower level (full) | 3,500 | $ Negotiable |
| C | Church St & Lispenard Street Ground floor (full) | 2,700 | $ 18,000 |
| C | Fulton St & Nassau Street Lower level | 1,900 | $ Negotiable |
| C | Church St & Lispenard Street Ground floor | 1,800 | $ 12,000 |
| C | Duane St & Broadway Ground floor | 1,700 | $ 12,000 |
| A | Warren St & Church Street Floor 1 | 1,700 | $ 12,800 |
| B | E Broadway & Madison Avenue Floor 1 | 1,500 | $ 9,000 |
| A | Maiden Lane & Pearl Street Ground floor | 1,400 | $ 17,400 |
| C | Broadway & Worth Street Ground floor | 1,300 | $ Negotiable |
| B | Park Pl & Church Street Ground floor | 1,300 | $ 9,000 |
| C | Broadway & Worth Street Lower level | 600 | $ Negotiable |
| Class | Address | SF | Monthly Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Water St & Gold Street Floor 2 | 10,900 | $ Negotiable |
| A | Broadway & Pine Street Floor 2 | 10,500 | $ 21,800 |
| A | Pine St & Water Street Mezzanine (full) | 7,500 | $ Negotiable |
| A | Broadway & Pine Street Ground floor | 5,800 | $ 95,400 |
| B | Fulton St & Dutch Street Ground floor | 2,500 | $ 33,200 |
| A | Broadway & Pine Street Mezzanine | 1,900 | $ Negotiable |
| Class | Address | SF | Monthly Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Broadway & Exchange Place Financial District · Floor 6 (full) | 30,500 | $ Negotiable |
| A | Old Slip & South Street Financial District · Floor 2 (full) | 28,000 | $ Negotiable |
| A | Wall St & Broad Street Financial District · Ground floor | 18,500 | $ 104,800 |
| B | Hudson St & Canal Street Tribeca · Ground floor | 12,300 | $ Negotiable |
| B | Nassau St & Ann Street Insurance District · Ground floor (full) | 11,800 | $ Negotiable |
| B | Franklin St & Greenwich Street Tribeca · Floor 1 (full) | 4,800 | $ 25,200 |
| B | Franklin St & Greenwich Street Tribeca · Floor 2 (full) | 4,600 | $ 19,200 |
| C | Chambers St & West Broadway Tribeca · Ground floor | 3,000 | $ Negotiable |
| C | Hanover Sq & Beaver Street and Pearl Street Financial District · Floor 1 | 3,000 | $ 30,000 |
| C | Broadway & Exchange Place Financial District · Ground floor | 2,800 | $ Negotiable |
| B | Walker St & Broadway City Hall · Floor 4 | 2,600 | $ 14,000 |
| B | Fulton St & Front Street Insurance District · Floor 2 | 2,500 | $ 13,400 |
| A | Chambers St & Church Street Tribeca · Ground floor | 1,900 | $ Negotiable |
| B | Pine St & Nassau Street Financial District · Ground floor | 1,900 | $ Negotiable |
| B | Maiden Lane & William Street Insurance District · Ground floor | 1,800 | $ Negotiable |
| A | Maiden Lane & Nassau Street Insurance District · Ground floor | 1,700 | $ Negotiable |
| B | Greenwich St & Washington Street Financial District · Ground floor | 1,600 | $ 7,400 |
| B | John St & William Street Financial District · Ground floor | 1,400 | $ 10,400 |
| A | John St & Pearl Street Financial District · Floor 1 | 1,300 | $ 15,600 |
| A | John St & Pearl Street Financial District · Floor 1 | 1,300 | $ 15,400 |
| C | Broadway & Beaver Street and Exchange Place Financial District · Ground floor | 1,000 | $ 20,800 |
| A | Park Pl & Church Street Tribeca · Basement (full) | 900 | $ Negotiable |
| A | Broad St & Exchange Place Financial District · Mezzanine (full) | 900 | $ Negotiable |
| B | Nassau St & Broadway Financial District · Mezzanine (full) | 700 | $ Negotiable |
| B | Park Row & Ann Street Financial District · Ground floor | 700 | $ Negotiable |
| C | Chambers St & West Broadway Tribeca · Ground floor | 500 | $ Negotiable |
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 Downtown
Geographic Boundaries
Downtown Manhattan, commonly referred to as Lower Manhattan, is delineated by 14th Street to the north, the Hudson River to the west, the East River to the east, and New York Harbor to the south. Key thoroughfares such as Chambers Street, Canal Street, and Broadway define its internal boundaries, which include neighborhoods like the Financial District, Tribeca, Battery Park City, and the South Street Seaport. The southern tip of the island is anchored by Battery Park and the Bowling Green, while the northern edges blend into areas like SoHo and the East Village near 14th Street.
Businesses, Stores, and Restaurants
Downtown Manhattan serves as a global financial hub, housing Wall Street institutions such as the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ. Retailers range from luxury boutiques in the Westfield World Trade Center Oculus to eclectic shops in Tribeca. Notable restaurants include Locanda Verde for Italian fare, Le Coucou for French cuisine, and Nobu Downtown for contemporary Japanese dishes. The area also features fast-casual eateries and historic pubs like Fraunces Tavern, established in 1762.
History of Major Attractions
The Financial District traces its roots to Dutch colonial settlements in the 17th century, with Wall Street named after the wooden barrier built to protect New Amsterdam. The World Trade Center, rebuilt after the 9/11 attacks, now features the One World Trade Center skyscraper and the 9/11 Memorial & Museum. Other historic sites include Trinity Church (1846), Castle Clinton in Battery Park, and Federal Hall, where George Washington was inaugurated.
Architectural Landscape
Downtown Manhattan showcases a mix of historic and modern architecture. Pre-war buildings such as the Woolworth Building (1913) contrast with glass-and-steel towers like Brookfield Place and the Goldman Sachs headquarters. The area includes adaptive reuse projects, including converted lofts in Tribeca, and landmarked structures like the Art Deco-style 70 Pine Street.
Transportation Options
The neighborhood is served by multiple subway lines (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, A, C, E, R, W) and PATH trains connecting to New Jersey. Ferries operate from Battery Park to Staten Island and Governors Island, while commuter hubs like Fulton Center and the World Trade Center Oculus provide access to regional rail networks. Bike lanes and Citi Bike stations are prevalent, and major highways include the FDR Drive along the East River.
Adjacent Zip Codes
Primary zip codes include 10004 (Battery Park), 10005 (Financial District), 10006 (World Trade Center), 10007 (Tribeca), and 10038 (South Street Seaport). Nearby areas use 10002 (Chinatown), 10013 (SoHo), and 10014 (West Village).
Prominent Companies
Global financial firms dominate the area, including JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley. Companies like Spotify and Condé Nast occupy offices in the World Trade Center complex. Law firms like Sullivan & Cromwell are also headquartered here, alongside fintech startups and venture capital firms.
Retail Buildings in Downtown
- 55 Water Street
- One World Trade Center
- 2 World Trade Center
- 225 Liberty Street
- 1 New York Plaza
- 1 Liberty Plaza
- 200 Vesey Street
- 28 Liberty Street
- 200 West Street
- 250 Vesey Street
- 120 Broadway
- 388 Greenwich Street
- 7 World Trade Ctr
- 1 Centre Street
- 1 Federal Plaza
- 2 Broadway
- 60 Wall Street
- 200 Liberty Street
- 140 Broadway
- 125 Broad Street
- 375 Pearl Street
- 180 Maiden Ln
- 32 Avenue of the Americas
- 32 Old Slip
- 199 Water Street
- 100 Church Street
- 4 New York Plaza
- 80 Pine Street
- 90 Church Street
- 101 Barclay Street
- 195 Broadway
- 59 Maiden Ln
- 40 Wall Street
- 14 Wall Street
- 60 Broad Street
- 85 Broad Street
- 100 Pearl St
- 111 Wall Street
- 25 Broadway
- 110 William Street
- 1 Battery Park Plaza
- 26 Broadway
- 233 Broadway
- One State Street Plaza
- 222 Broadway
- 175 Water Street
- 22 Cortlandt Street
- 88 Pine Street
- 75 Broad Street
- 100 Gold Street
- 61 Broadway
- 250 Broadway
- 33 Maiden Ln
- 120 Wall Street
- 255 Greenwich Street
- 17 State Street
- 1 North End Avenue
- 77 Water Street
- 123 William Street
- 100 Wall Street
- 115 Broadway
- 111 Broadway
- 33 Whitehall Street
- 100 Broadway
- 45 Broadway
- 100 William Street
- 52 Broadway
- 55 Broad Street
- 101 Greenwich Street
- 250-253 West Street
- 125 Maiden Ln
- 1 Whitehall Street
- 55 Broadway
- 48 Wall Street
- 107 Greenwich Street
- 29 Broadway
- 110 Wall Street
- 40 Fulton Street
- 89 South Street
- 280 Broadway
- 56 N Moore St
- 25 Park Row
- 185 Broadway
- 60 Hudson Street
- 92-130 Centre Street
- 290-304 Broadway
- 40 Worth Street
- 11 Wall Street
- 33 Liberty Street
- 487-505 Pearl Street
- 150 William Street
- 80 Maiden Ln
- 40 Rector Street
- 225 Broadway
- 1-11 Bridge Street
- 11 Broadway
- 17 Battery Pl N
- 160 Water Street
- 30 Broad Street
- 17 Battery Place
- 140 West Street
- 39 Broadway
- 80 Centre Street
- 47 Park Row
- 80 Broad Street
- 90 Broad Street
- 200 Hudson Street
- 109 Leonard Street
- 50 Broadway
- 65 Broadway
- 2 Lafayette Street
- 44 Wall Street
- 111 Centre Street
- 90 John Street
- 111 John Street
- 5 Hanover Square
- 40 Exchange Place
- 50 Broad Street
- 199 Church Street
- 1 Broadway
- 299 Broadway
- 156 William Street
- 150 Broadway
- 251-253 Broadway
- 35 Wall Street
- 137 Hudson Street
- 210-220 South St
- 401 Broadway
- 11 Park Place
- 102-108 Broad Street
- 99 Hudson Street
- 83 Maiden Ln
- 2 Wall Street
- 75 Maiden Ln
- 139-149 Centre Street
- 217 Broadway
- 145 Hudson Street
- 160 Broadway
- 30 Wall Street
- 87 Nassau Street
- 116 Nassau Street
- 305 Broadway
- 291 Broadway
- 15 Maiden Ln
- 86 Chambers Street
- 39-45 Ann Street
- 139 Fulton Street
- 20 Vesey Street
- 1 William Street
- 377 Broadway
- 277 Broadway
- 30 Vesey Street
- 255 Broadway Street
- 408-410 Broadway
- 174 Hudson Street
- 361 Broadway
- 132-142 Franklin Street
- 396 Broadway
- 12-14 Vesey Street
- 7 Chatham Square
- 202-204 Canal Street
- 11-15 East Broadway
- 375 Greenwich Street
- 150-170 Church Street
- 96-104 Lafayette Street
- 285 West Broadway
- 53-55 Beach Street
- 101-105 Lafayette Street
- 62 William Street
- 80-84 Nassau Street
- 394 Broadway
- 241 Water Street
- 321-323 Broadway
- 41-43 Division Street
- 17-23 East Broadway
- 198-200 Canal Street
- 90 Maiden Ln
- 179 Franklin Street
- 191 Front Street
- 2-6 East Broadway
- 264 Canal Street
- 39-41 East Broadway
- 35-37 East Broadway
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