Manhattan’s retail market continued to recover during the first half of 2026, with leasing demand expanding beyond the borough’s best-known shopping corridors. According to the Real Estate Board of New York’s H1 2026 Manhattan Retail Report, average asking rents increased in 8 of the 16 retail corridors tracked, while the number of available storefronts continued to decline in many of the most competitive locations. Demand remains especially strong in SoHo, Madison Avenue, Lo