Financial District Retail Space for Rent
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Financial District Retail Space Listings
| Class | Address | SF | Monthly Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Wall St & Broad Street Ground floor | 18,400 | $ Negotiable |
| B | Wall St & Nassau Street Floor 3 (full) | 11,500 | $ Negotiable |
| B | Greenwich St & Washington Street Floor 2 | 7,000 | $ 33,000 |
| B | Broadway & Barclay Street Basement | 5,000 | $ 27,000 |
| A | Broadway & Beaver Street Floor 12 | 5,000 | $ 22,800 |
| C | 3,000 | $ 29,600 | |
| A | Broad St & Exchange Place Ground floor | 2,600 | $ Negotiable |
| B | Broadway & John Street Ground floor | 2,200 | $ Negotiable |
| B | Fulton St & Front Street Floor 1 | 2,000 | $ 20,800 |
| A | Maiden Lane & Pearl Street Ground floor | 2,000 | $ 24,000 |
| A | Pine St & William Street Ground floor | 1,600 | $ Negotiable |
| A | Hanover Sq & Hanover Square Ground floor | 1,500 | $ Negotiable |
| B | 1,500 | $ 5,600 | |
| B | Broadway & Maiden Lane Ground floor | 1,500 | $ Negotiable |
| B | John St & William Street Ground floor | 1,400 | $ Negotiable |
| A | John St & Pearl Street Floor 1 | 1,300 | $ 15,600 |
| A | John St & Pearl Street Floor 1 | 1,300 | $ 15,400 |
| A | Broad St & Wall Street Ground floor | 800 | $ Negotiable |
| B | Nassau St & Broadway Mezzanine (full) | 700 | $ Negotiable |
| B | Broadway & Duane Street Mezzanine | 600 | $ Negotiable |
| Class | Address | SF | Monthly Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Pine St & Water Street Ground floor | 4,000 | $ Negotiable |
| B | Fulton St & Dutch Street Ground floor | 2,500 | $ 33,200 |
| Class | Address | SF | Monthly Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| B | Franklin St & Greenwich Street Tribeca · Lower level (full) | 4,800 | $ 20,000 |
| B | Franklin St & Greenwich Street Tribeca · Floor 2 (full) | 4,600 | $ 19,200 |
| B | Broadway & Howard Street SoHo · Floor 4 | 2,200 | $ 11,000 |
| C | Duane St & Broadway City Hall · Ground floor | 2,100 | $ Negotiable |
| B | Broadway & Howard Street SoHo · Floor 4 | 2,000 | $ 10,000 |
| A | Broadway & Grand Street SoHo · Lower level | 2,000 | $ Negotiable |
| C | Chambers St & West Broadway Tribeca · Floor 1 | 2,000 | $ Negotiable |
| C | Howard St & Mercer Street SoHo · Floor 1 | 2,000 | $ 58,200 |
| A | Hudson St & Canal Street Hudson Square · Ground floor | 1,400 | $ 11,600 |
| B | E 8th Street & Broadway Greenwich Village · Ground floor | 1,300 | $ Negotiable |
| B | E 8th Street & Broadway Greenwich Village · Ground floor | 1,300 | $ 18,800 |
| A | Chambers St & Church Street Tribeca · Ground floor | 1,100 | $ Negotiable |
Retail Tenants Rented / Leased Financial District
- Starbucks leased 762 SF at 100 William Street
- Bed Bath & Beyond leased 92,000 SF at 620 Sixth Avenue
- Hydra Studios leased 4,220 SF at 120 Wall Street
- Five Guys leased 3,200 SF at 80 Maiden Lane
- MezCali leased 4,170 SF at 83 Maiden Lane
- Plus Six One leased 960 SF at 101 Greenwich Street
- Equinox Fitness leased 36,500 SF at 14 Wall Street
- Tacombi leased 2,898 SF at 74 Broad Street
- The Finery leased 1,340 SF at 2 Beekman Street
- 7-Eleven leased 2,800 SF at 88 Greenwich Street
- Fedoroff's Roast Pork leased 215 SF at 173 Broadway
- 65 Market Place leased 11,756 SF at 65 Broadway
- Life Time leased 74,000 SF at 1 Wall Street
- Dunkin' Donuts leased 1,000 SF at 90 Broad St
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 Financial District
Geographic Boundaries
The Financial District occupies the southern tip of Manhattan, bordered by the Hudson River to the west, the East River to the east, and New York Harbor to the south. Its northern boundary extends to Barclay Street, though some interpretations include areas up to Chambers Street near the Brooklyn Bridge. The neighborhood spans approximately 290 acres, with Wall Street and Broad Street serving as its commercial core.
Businesses and Economy
As the historic heart of global finance, the Financial District houses the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), NASDAQ, and numerous Fortune 500 companies. Major sectors include investment banking (Goldman Sachs) and legal services (centered around landmarks like 1 Liberty Plaza). Retail establishments range from upscale boutiques in Brookfield Place to convenience stores catering to office workers.
Dining and Retail
The neighborhood features high-end restaurants such as CUT by Wolfgang Puck and historic steakhouses like Delmonico’s, alongside casual eateries in Stone Street Historic District. Brookfield Place offers luxury shopping with brands like Gucci and Hermès, while the Oculus/Westfield World Trade Center contains over 100 retail stores including Apple and Eataly.
Historical Attractions
Key landmarks include the Federal Hall National Memorial (site of George Washington’s 1789 inauguration), Trinity Church (1697), and the Charging Bull sculpture. The 9/11 Memorial & Museum anchors the World Trade Center complex, while Fraunces Tavern preserves Revolutionary War history.
Architectural Landscape
Skyscrapers dominate, including One World Trade Center (1,776 ft), 70 Pine Street (Art Deco), and the modernist 28 Liberty Street. Beaux-Arts landmarks like the Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House (1907) contrast with glass towers like 3 World Trade Center. The area’s irregular street grid reflects its Dutch colonial origins.
Transportation Infrastructure
The neighborhood is served by many subway lines (including 2/3/4/5/A/C/J/Z at Fulton Center) and the PATH train to New Jersey. Ferry terminals at Battery Park provide access to Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island, Governors Island, and NYC Ferry routes. Major thoroughfares include the FDR Drive and West Side Highway.
Zip Codes and Adjacent Areas
Primary zip codes: 10004 (Battery Park), 10005 (Wall Street core), 10006 (World Trade Center), and 10007 (northwestern portion). Adjacent neighborhoods include Tribeca (north), Battery Park City (west), and the Lower East Side (northeast).
Corporate Tenants
Notable offices include:
- Goldman Sachs (200 West Street)
- American Express (World Financial Center)
- Moody’s Corporation (7 World Trade Center)
- Bank of New York Mellon (225 Liberty Street)
- Condé Nast (One World Trade Center)
Building Typology
The mix includes:
- Pre-war neoclassical structures (NYSE Building)
- Mid-century Modernist towers (140 Broadway)
- Post-9/11 supertalls (One WTC)
- Adaptive reuse projects (55 Broadway converted to condos)
Retail Buildings in Financial District
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