Retail

Massive Retail Space in the Garment District / Hudson Yards Fringe – 257-267 W 39th Street

Address: 257-267 W 39th Street, New York, NY, 10018
Price: $80,000/month
Square Feet: 10,000 SF
Type: Retail Space

Property Overview:

Located in the Garment District, just blocks from the transformative Hudson Yards development and Times Square, 257-267 W 39th Street offers 10,000 SF of massive retail space at exceptional value for its size and location. Ideal for big-box retail, fitness centers (gyms, climbing walls, cycling studios), event spaces, showrooms, wholesale operations, grocery markets, entertainment venues, or experiential concepts. Situated between Eighth Avenue and Broadway, this space benefits from proximity to Manhattan’s newest luxury neighborhood, major transit hubs, and millions of annual visitors.

Key Features:

Prime Garment District / Hudson Yards Fringe Location:

• Situated on West 39th Street, a commercial corridor in the historic Garment District — long the epicenter of New York’s fashion industry — now experiencing significant revitalization due to its proximity to Hudson Yards (just west).
• Located between Eighth Avenue and Broadway, placing your business at the crossroads of Midtown’s commercial and tourist districts.
• Just blocks west of Hudson Yards (34th to 39th Streets along Tenth Avenue) — Manhattan’s newest $25 billion luxury development, home to The Shops at Hudson Yards (featuring Dior, Cartier, Louis Vuitton, and Neiman Marcus), luxury residential towers (15 Hudson Yards, 35 Hudson Yards), and corporate headquarters (BlackRock, Meta, Warner Bros. Discovery, Wells Fargo).
• Minutes from Times Square (42nd-47th Streets between Broadway and Seventh Avenue), attracting over 50 million visitors annually.
• Close to Penn Station, Madison Square Garden, the Javits Center (over 1.5 million annual visitors), and Herald Square.

Large-Format, Flexible Space – 10,000 SF:

• 10,000 SF of massive retail space — one of the largest available retail footprints in this part of Midtown, ideal for big-box retail, fitness centers, event spaces, showrooms, or wholesale operations.
• Expansive storefront with excellent street-level visibility on West 39th Street, a busy commercial corridor.
• High ceilings (often 12-20+ feet in Garment District loft buildings), allowing for dramatic installations, fitness equipment, climbing walls, or mezzanine levels.
• Open floor plan with minimal columns, perfect for flexible merchandising, large-format displays, fitness layouts, or event setups.
• Loading access available — ideal for wholesale, grocery, or entertainment concepts requiring frequent deliveries.
• Potential for multiple levels, back-of-house space, storage, office areas, or a kitchen depending on configuration.
• At $8.00 per square foot, this represents excellent value for a 10,000 SF retail space in this rapidly evolving Midtown location.

High-Growth Neighborhood with Diverse Traffic:

• The area surrounding Hudson Yards has transformed from an industrial district into one of Manhattan’s most desirable mixed-use neighborhoods, attracting luxury residents, corporate tenants, high-end retail, and tourists.
• The Garment District maintains its fashion industry roots (showrooms, textile suppliers, wholesale operations) while attracting new businesses in tech, media, fitness, and food.
• Javits Center events generate consistent spikes in foot traffic, creating excellent opportunities for food, beverage, and service businesses.
• High daytime population from nearby office buildings, fashion showrooms, and hotels.
• Growing evening and weekend traffic from residents of new luxury buildings and visitors to Hudson Yards’ public spaces (The Vessel, The Shed, and the High Line extension).

Excellent Transit Access:

• Moments from Penn Station (1, 2, 3, A, C, E) , Herald Square / 34th Street station (B, D, F, M, N, Q, R, W) , and 34th Street – Hudson Yards station (7) .
• Close to Times Square – 42nd Street station (1, 2, 3, N, Q, R, W, S, 7) and Port Authority Bus Terminal (A, C, E, N, Q, R, W, 7 at 42nd Street) .
• Direct access to NJ Transit, LIRR, and Amtrak at Penn Station, making this location accessible to employees and customers from New Jersey, Long Island, and beyond.
• Multiple bus routes serve Eighth Avenue, Broadway, and 34th Street.
• Unbeatable transit access — one of Manhattan’s best-connected locations.

Large-Format, High-Traffic Customer Base:

• Office workers — thousands of employees in nearby corporate offices, fashion showrooms, and tech companies.
• Commuters — millions passing through Penn Station and Port Authority annually.
• Tourists — visitors to Times Square, Javits Center, and Hudson Yards.
• Residents — growing population of luxury residents in Hudson Yards and new developments.
• Fashion professionals — buyers, designers, and wholesale clients in the Garment District.
• Ideal for businesses such as:
• Big-box retail or department store
• Fitness center (gym, climbing gym, cycling studio, yoga, CrossFit)
• Grocery store or specialty food market
• Wholesale showroom or fashion mart
• Event space or entertainment venue
• Experiential retail or brand flagship
• Warehouse or distribution center (retail-facing)
• Art gallery or exhibition hall
• Music venue or performance space
• Children’s play space or museum

Highlights:
✔ 10,000 SF of massive retail space in the Garment District / Hudson Yards fringe
✔ $80,000/month — excellent value at just $8.00 per square foot
✔ Expansive storefront with excellent visibility on West 39th Street
✔ Steps from Hudson Yards, Penn Station, and Times Square
✔ High ceilings and open floor plan — ideal for big-box retail, fitness, or events
✔ Loading access available
✔ Surrounded by luxury residential, corporate offices, fashion showrooms, and major transit hubs
✔ Unbeatable transit access — 1, 2, 3, A, C, E, B, D, F, M, N, Q, R, W, 7 trains, LIRR, NJ Transit, Amtrak
✔ High-growth neighborhood with diverse daytime, event-driven, and residential traffic

Conclusion:

257-267 W 39th Street offers a rare opportunity for businesses seeking massive, large-format retail space in one of Midtown’s most rapidly evolving neighborhoods — at the doorstep of Hudson Yards. With 10,000 SF of flexible, high-ceiling space, a prime location steps from Penn Station, and access to a diverse customer base of office workers, commuters, tourists, luxury residents, and fashion professionals, this property is perfect for big-box retail, fitness centers, event spaces, wholesale showrooms, grocery markets, or entertainment venues looking to thrive in a neighborhood undergoing dramatic transformation — all at an excellent value of $8.00 per square foot.

Contact us today to schedule a private tour and secure this premier Garment District retail space!