Garment District Retail Space for Rent
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Garment District Retail Space Listings
| Class | Address | SF | Monthly Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| C | W 37th Street & Ninth Avenue Ground floor | 2,200 | $ Negotiable |
| B | Eighth Ave & Eighth Avenue Floor 1 | 2,100 | $ Negotiable |
| C | W 30th Street & Seventh Avenue Ground floor | 2,100 | $ Negotiable |
| C | W 32nd Street & Ninth Avenue Floor 16 | 2,100 | $ 7,800 |
| A | Broadway & West 38th Street Ground floor | 2,100 | $ Negotiable |
| C | 1,400 | $ Negotiable | |
| C | W 32nd Street & Ninth Avenue Floor 10 | 1,400 | $ 5,200 |
| B | W 36th Street & Eighth Avenue Mezzanine (full) | 1,100 | $ Negotiable |
| C | Eighth Ave & West 39th Street Ground floor | 1,100 | $ Negotiable |
| B | W 36th Street & Eighth Avenue Mezzanine (full) | 1,000 | $ 6,200 |
| C | W 37th Street & Sixth Avenue Basement (full) | 1,000 | $ 3,200 |
| B | W 36th Street & Eighth Avenue Mezzanine (full) | 1,000 | $ 6,200 |
| C | Eighth Ave & West 39th Street Ground floor | 1,000 | $ Negotiable |
| C | W 31st Street & Ninth Avenue Floor 16 | 800 | $ 3,000 |
| C | W 32nd Street & Ninth Avenue Floor 16 | 600 | $ 2,200 |
| Class | Address | SF | Monthly Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| B | E 59th Street & Second Avenue Plaza District · Floor 5 | 2,000 | $ Negotiable |
| B | W 33rd Street & Fifth Avenue Penn Plaza/Garment · Floor 7 | 2,000 | $ 7,000 |
| B | Avenue of the Americas & West 31st Street Penn Plaza/Garment · Ground floor | 2,000 | $ Negotiable |
| A | Park Ave & East 34th Street Murray Hill · Mezzanine | 2,000 | $ 13,200 |
| A | Park Ave & East 40th Street Grand Central · Mezzanine (full) | 2,000 | $ Negotiable |
| A | W 33rd Street & Eighth Avenue Chelsea · Floor 1 | 1,300 | $ Negotiable |
| A | Madison Ave & East 32nd Street NoMad · Ground floor | 1,100 | $ Negotiable |
| A | W 47th Street & Avenue of the Americas Times Square · Ground floor | 1,100 | $ 6,200 |
| C | W 46th Street & Avenue of the Americas Times Square · Ground floor | 1,000 | $ Negotiable |
| A | W 47th Street & Avenue of the Americas Times Square · Ground floor | 1,000 | $ 5,600 |
| A | Madison Ave & East 49th Street Plaza District · Ground floor | 900 | $ Negotiable |
| B | E 58th Street & Third Avenue Midtown East · Floor 1 | 900 | $ 7,400 |
| A | W 43rd Street & Eighth Avenue Times Square · Ground floor | 700 | $ Negotiable |
Retail Tenants Rented / Leased Garment District
- Very Fresh Noodles leased 830 SF at 980 Sixth Avenue
- PF Chang's To Go leased 3,800 SF at 240 West 40th Street
- 5th Ave Gifts & Luggage leased 3,500 SF at 384 Fifth Avenue
- Genesis International leased 507 SF at 10 West 33rd Street
- By Chloe leased 1,700 SF at 1385 Broadway
- Taco Bell Cantina leased 2,420 SF at 240 West 40th Street
- KFF leased 22,927 SF at 218 West 40th Street
- Close Out Center leased 2,900 SF at 240 West 37th Street
- Music Makers leased 7,000 SF at 260 West 36th Street
- New Cingular Wireless leased 2,317 SF at 8 West 34th Street
- Starbucks leased 1,240 SF at 90 Park Avenue
- Glo-Art Productions leased 4,800 SF at 993 Sixth Avenue
- Birch Coffee leased 466 SF at 980 Sixth Avenue
- Tailor's Inn leased 12,700 SF at 505 Eighth Avenue
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 Garment District
Geographic Boundaries
The Garment District, also known as the Fashion District, spans Midtown Manhattan between Fifth Avenue and Ninth Avenue, extending from 34th Street to 42nd Street. This tightly packed grid serves as the epicenter of New York City's fashion industry, occupying approximately 20 square blocks in one of the most densely populated commercial corridors of Manhattan.
Businesses and Retail Landscape
The neighborhood thrives with fashion-related enterprises, including designers, manufacturers, showrooms, and fabric suppliers. Iconic retailers like Mood Fabrics – popularized by the show Project Runway – anchor the textile trade, alongside B&J Fabrics, Pacific Trimming, and NY Elegant Fabrics. These specialty stores cater to both industry professionals and hobbyists, offering everything from luxury silks to custom buttons.
Dining and Culinary Scene
Keens Steakhouse, a historic chophouse established in 1885, serves dry-aged steaks beneath its famous ceiling adorned with smoking pipes. Friedman's offers modern American fare with gluten-free accommodations.
Historical Significance
Emerging in the early 1900s as a garment manufacturing hub, the district once produced 75% of American women's clothing by the 1930s. The 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, though occurring slightly south in Greenwich Village, galvanized labor reforms that reshaped industry standards here. Historic landmarks include the Fashion Center kiosk with its giant needle and button sculpture at Seventh Avenue and 39th Street.
Architectural Profile
The area features early 20th-century loft buildings with large windows designed for textile production, including the 1922 Textile Building at 295 Fifth Avenue. Larger towers such as 1400 Broadway combine offices with ground-floor retail. The Fashion Institute of Technology campus at 227 W 27th Street (just south of the district) influences architectural aesthetics throughout the neighborhood.
Transportation Infrastructure
Sixteen subway lines converge here through stations at 34th Street-Herald Square (B/D/F/M/N/Q/R/W), Times Square-42nd Street (1/2/3/7/A/C/E), and 42nd Street-Port Authority (A/C/E). The Port Authority Bus Terminal and Moynihan Train Hall (Penn Station) provide regional rail connections, while Citi Bike stations and multiple bus routes along Eighth and Ninth Avenues ensure comprehensive transit access.
Postal Zones and Adjacent Areas
Primary zip codes include 10018 (core district) and 10036 (northern section near Times Square). Adjacent postal zones feature 10001 (Chelsea to the south), 10019 (Midtown West), and 10118 (the Empire State Building). These boundaries facilitate cross-district business operations with neighboring garment showrooms and corporate headquarters.
Corporate Presence
Major tenants include global fashion conglomerates like Elie Tahari. Tech-driven showrooms such as Swarovski’s innovation lab coexist with manufacturing hubs like JW Hume, a century-old button maker. While exact addresses frequently change due to commercial leasing patterns, the district maintains about 5,000 fashion-related businesses according to industry surveys.
Notable Structures
The New York Times Building at 620 Eighth Avenue marks the northwest boundary, while the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center lies farther west, on Eleventh Avenue. The landmark Andrews Building at 354 W 40th Street exemplifies early 20th-century industrial architecture.
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