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Restaurants for Lease in New York City
48 properties for lease
Featured
Full Restaurant
2 photos
For Lease
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90 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10003, USA1,500 sq ft
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
- Equipment Included
- Grease Trap
New
Full Restaurant
For Lease
$8,000/mo
Est. $8,000/mo all-in · 6,000 SF
East Meadow, NY6,000 sq ft
- Immediate Move-In
- Fully Furnished
New
Other
For Lease
$4,800/mo
Est. $4,800/mo all-in · 1,200 SF
Staten Island, NY1,200 sq ft
- Immediate Move-In
- Fully Furnished
- Pizzeria
New
Full Restaurant
7 photos
For Lease
$1.32/SF/mo
Est. $11,310/mo all-in · 8,568 SF
16-19 Francis Lewis Blvd, Whitestone, NY 11357, USA8,568 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Bar Area
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
New
Drive Thru
For Lease
$7.75/SF/moNNN
Est. $33,321/mo all-in · 3,614 SF
2343 Utica Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11234, USA3,614 sq ft
- Parking
- Drive-Thru
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
New
Non Hooded
3 photos
For Lease
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1022 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11221, USA1,800 sq ft
- Outdoor
- 3-Comp Sink
Full Restaurant
5 photos
For Lease
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145 Larchmont Ave, Larchmont, NY 10538, USA6,250 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Bar Area
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
Non Hooded
For Lease
Shell Space
For Lease
$4.75/SF/mo
Est. $23,750/mo all-in · 5,000 SF
142-80 Roosevelt Ave, Flushing, NY 11354, USA5,000 sq ft
- Warm Shell
Shell Space
For Lease
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72 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038, USA8,100 sq ft
- Warm Shell
Full Restaurant
For Lease
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245 Horace Harding Expy, Little Neck, NY 11362, USA1,250-1,350 sq ft
- Bar Area
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant
2 photos
For Lease
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102-14 Roosevelt Ave, Corona, NY 11368, USA2,000 sq ft
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant
2 photos
For Lease
$28,700/mo
Est. $28,700/mo all-in · 1,800 SF
366 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036, USA1,800 sq ft
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant
8 photos
For Lease
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159 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10016, USA1,500 sq ft
- Bar Area
- Turnkey
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 1
Bar Lounge
8 photos
For Lease
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205 E 4th St, New York, NY 10009, USA1,100 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Bar Area
- Equipment Included
- 3-Comp Sink
Full Restaurant
9 photos
For Lease
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189 E 3rd St, New York, NY 10009, USA2,000 sq ft
- Bar Area
- Walk-In Cooler
- Equipment Included
- 3-Comp Sink
Full Restaurant
6 photos
For Lease
Full Restaurant
7 photos
Lease Assignment
Contact for rate
70 E 1st St, New York, NY 10003, USA500 sq ft
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
- 3-Comp Sink
Full Restaurant
7 photos
For Lease
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390 St Marks Pl, New York, NY 10009, USA2,000 sq ft
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant
5 photos
For Lease
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70 E 1st St, New York, NY 10003, USA1,500 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Hood: Type 1
Fast Casual
5 photos
For Lease
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133 17th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215, USA500 sq ft
- Hood: Type 1
Non Hooded
For Lease
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157 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10023, USA450 sq ft
- 3-Comp Sink
Fast Casual
9 photos
For Lease
$4,583/moMG
Est. $4,583/mo all-in · 1,250 SF
856 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11207, USA1,250 sq ft
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant
For Lease
Contact for rate
581 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10016, USA2,400 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Bar Area
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
Full Restaurant
For Lease
$6.67/SF/mo
Est. $10,005/mo all-in · 1,500 SF
948-950 Anderson Ave, Bronx, NY 10452, USA1,500 sq ft
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 1
48 properties for lease
Featured
Full Restaurant
2 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
90 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10003, USA1,500 sq ft
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
- Equipment Included
- Grease Trap
New
Full Restaurant
For Lease
$8,000/mo
Est. $8,000/mo all-in · 6,000 SF
East Meadow, NY6,000 sq ft
- Immediate Move-In
- Fully Furnished
New
Other
For Lease
$4,800/mo
Est. $4,800/mo all-in · 1,200 SF
Staten Island, NY1,200 sq ft
- Immediate Move-In
- Fully Furnished
- Pizzeria
New
Full Restaurant
7 photos
For Lease
$1.32/SF/mo
Est. $11,310/mo all-in · 8,568 SF
16-19 Francis Lewis Blvd, Whitestone, NY 11357, USA8,568 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Bar Area
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
New
Drive Thru
For Lease
$7.75/SF/moNNN
Est. $33,321/mo all-in · 3,614 SF
2343 Utica Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11234, USA3,614 sq ft
- Parking
- Drive-Thru
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
New
Non Hooded
3 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
1022 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11221, USA1,800 sq ft
- Outdoor
- 3-Comp Sink
Full Restaurant
5 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
145 Larchmont Ave, Larchmont, NY 10538, USA6,250 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Bar Area
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
Non Hooded
For Lease
Shell Space
For Lease
$4.75/SF/mo
Est. $23,750/mo all-in · 5,000 SF
142-80 Roosevelt Ave, Flushing, NY 11354, USA5,000 sq ft
- Warm Shell
Shell Space
For Lease
Contact for rate
72 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038, USA8,100 sq ft
- Warm Shell
Full Restaurant
For Lease
Contact for rate
245 Horace Harding Expy, Little Neck, NY 11362, USA1,250-1,350 sq ft
- Bar Area
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant
2 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
102-14 Roosevelt Ave, Corona, NY 11368, USA2,000 sq ft
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant
2 photos
For Lease
$28,700/mo
Est. $28,700/mo all-in · 1,800 SF
366 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036, USA1,800 sq ft
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant
8 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
159 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10016, USA1,500 sq ft
- Bar Area
- Turnkey
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 1
Bar Lounge
8 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
205 E 4th St, New York, NY 10009, USA1,100 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Bar Area
- Equipment Included
- 3-Comp Sink
Full Restaurant
9 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
189 E 3rd St, New York, NY 10009, USA2,000 sq ft
- Bar Area
- Walk-In Cooler
- Equipment Included
- 3-Comp Sink
Full Restaurant
6 photos
For Lease
Full Restaurant
7 photos
Lease Assignment
Contact for rate
70 E 1st St, New York, NY 10003, USA500 sq ft
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
- 3-Comp Sink
Full Restaurant
7 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
390 St Marks Pl, New York, NY 10009, USA2,000 sq ft
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant
5 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
70 E 1st St, New York, NY 10003, USA1,500 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Hood: Type 1
Fast Casual
5 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
133 17th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215, USA500 sq ft
- Hood: Type 1
Non Hooded
For Lease
Contact for rate
157 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10023, USA450 sq ft
- 3-Comp Sink
Fast Casual
9 photos
For Lease
$4,583/moMG
Est. $4,583/mo all-in · 1,250 SF
856 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11207, USA1,250 sq ft
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant
For Lease
Contact for rate
581 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10016, USA2,400 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Bar Area
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
Full Restaurant
For Lease
$6.67/SF/mo
Est. $10,005/mo all-in · 1,500 SF
948-950 Anderson Ave, Bronx, NY 10452, USA1,500 sq ft
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 1
Market Context
Understanding the New York City Market
Manhattan is the most expensive restaurant real estate market in the United States and one of the most expensive in the world. Lease rates on Madison Avenue, Park Avenue, and parts of Soho exceed $200 per square foot annually. The market rewards concepts that can sustain very high average tickets across multiple meal periods or generate exceptional volume.
Lease rates outside the most premium corridors are still high relative to almost any other US market. Upper East Side, Upper West Side, and the West Village typically run $100 to $170 per square foot. Harlem, the Lower East Side, and Hell's Kitchen are Manhattan's most accessible submarkets at $80 to $140. Even these rates exceed prime locations in most other US cities.
Manhattan's restaurant economics are unforgiving but the upside is real. Prime locations support some of the highest revenues per square foot in the world, supported by 1.6 million daytime workers, 800,000 tourists daily, and a permanent residential population in the millions. Concepts that find product market fit in Manhattan can generate the highest absolute returns in the US restaurant industry.
Popular Markets
Explore Other Restaurant Markets
New York City restaurant opportunities span all five boroughs, each with different entry costs, customer bases, and concept fit.
- Manhattan: Midtown, Madison Avenue, Soho, Tribeca, and the Meatpacking District command $150 to $250 per square foot annually. Upper East Side, Upper West Side, and the West Village typically run $100 to $170. Harlem, the Lower East Side, and Hell's Kitchen are Manhattan's most accessible submarkets at $80 to $140.
- Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Park Slope, and downtown Brooklyn house dense independent restaurant scenes at $80 to $140 per square foot, with stronger neighborhood loyalty than most Manhattan corridors.
- Queens: Astoria, Long Island City, Flushing, and Jackson Heights support high-volume, cuisine-diverse neighborhoods at $50 to $110 per square foot, well below prime Manhattan rents.
- The Bronx and Staten Island: These boroughs offer the most accessible New York City lease rates, typically $25 to $70 per square foot, with local demand and lower occupancy cost than Manhattan or Brooklyn.
Tenant Guide
How to Lease or Rent Restaurant Space in New York City
Review the lease path
Ask whether the rentable opportunity is a direct lease, assignment, sublease, or turnkey build-out with existing restaurant infrastructure.
Check approvals
Confirm landlord consent, use approvals, health permits, alcohol licensing, signage, and local inspections for the address.
Model opening costs
Compare base rent, NNN, tenant improvements, equipment needs, deposits, and permit costs before submitting an offer.
For Owners & Brokers
Why Use Pepperlot to Find Restaurants for Lease in New York City
Built exclusively for restaurant real estate.
Restaurant Only Listings
Every listing on Pepperlot is a restaurant or F&B space. No warehouses, offices, or unrelated commercial properties diluting your New York City search.
Restaurant Specific Listing Fields
Hood systems, grease traps, walk-in coolers, SLA permits, alcohol licenses, seating capacity, patio availability. The details that drive restaurant decisions are in every listing.
New York Market Intelligence
Cuisine gap analysis, demographic data, and competitive landscape information for New York City. Make a more informed decision before committing capital or signing a lease.
Confidential Listings
Some of the best New York City restaurant opportunities are listed confidentially. Pepperlot gives you access to off market opportunities not available on general platforms.
Platform
How to Lease a Restaurant Space in New York City
A step-by-step approach to acquiring your next location.
Browse Active Spaces
Filter New York City restaurant spaces by submarket, size, lease rate, and specific features like hood systems, grease traps, outdoor seating, and existing SLA license eligibility. Every listing includes the operational details that matter for restaurant tenants.
Identify Second Generation Opportunities
Second generation restaurant spaces save $150,000 to $500,000 in build out costs. Confirm the existing hood type, grease trap capacity, plumbing condition, and electrical capacity match your concept's requirements before committing.
Contact the Landlord or Broker
Each listing displays the contact details for the landlord or listing broker. Reach out directly. Ask for the lease term, base rent, CAM charges, NNN structure, tenant improvement allowance, and any operational restrictions. New York City landlords vary significantly in flexibility.
Negotiate Lease Terms
New York City restaurant lease rates range from $80 to $250 per square foot annually. Negotiate beyond just the base rent. Personal guarantee structure, free rent periods, tenant improvement allowance, and renewal options often have more economic impact than base rent reductions.
About PepperLot
Built for Restaurant Space Search in New York City
PepperLot organizes restaurant space searches around the details tenants need in New York City: build-out condition, hood, grease trap, seating, rent structure, and permit context.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are restaurant lease rates in New York City?
New York City restaurant lease rates run roughly $80 to $250 per square foot annually, depending on submarket. Prime locations command the higher end of the range. NNN structures with CAM charges typically add $8 to $18 per square foot annually.
What submarkets in New York City have the most restaurant spaces for lease?
On Pepperlot, the most active New York City submarkets for lease listings are Midtown and Madison Avenue, Soho, Tribeca, and the Meatpacking District, Upper East Side, Upper West Side, and the West Village. Each carries different lease rates, customer bases, and concept fit. Choose the submarket where your concept aligns with the existing or growing customer mix.
What is a second generation restaurant space in New York City?
A second generation space in New York City is one that previously operated as a restaurant and retains the hood system, grease trap, plumbing, and venting infrastructure. These spaces save tenants $150,000 to $500,000 in build out costs and are the fastest path to opening, particularly in New York City's established submarkets.
Are CAM and triple net charges common in New York City restaurant leases?
Yes. Most New York City restaurant leases are NNN, meaning the tenant pays property taxes, insurance, and CAM on top of base rent. CAM charges in New York City shopping centers and mixed use developments typically add $8 to $18 per square foot annually. Always request the most recent CAM reconciliation.
Do I need an SLA license to lease a restaurant space in New York City?
If your concept will serve alcohol, yes. The SLA issues on-premises liquor, beer and wine, and special restaurant licenses for New York restaurants. Some New York City leases include the existing license in the assignment. Others require the tenant to apply separately, which can take 90 to 180 days. Confirm with the landlord and SLA before signing.
Can I list a New York City restaurant space for lease on Pepperlot?
Yes. Listing on Pepperlot is free. Create a New York City-specific listing with the hood system type, grease trap status, square footage, lease rate, and CAM charges. Confidential options are available for landlords replacing struggling tenants without alerting current staff.