681 Fifth Ave
New York, NY 10022
Retail Property For Lease · 18,002 SF

Positioned along one of Manhattan’s most iconic retail corridors, 681 Fifth Avenue offers a rare opportunity to lease luxury retail space in the heart of the Plaza District. With 42 feet of prime frontage between 53rd and 54th Streets, this architecturally distinguished property spans over 20,000 square feet across six levels, each designed to elevate the customer experience. The building features a virtually column-free layout, allowing for flexible merchandising and immersive brand environments. Interior highlights include soaring ceiling heights—up to 30 feet on the ground level—and a grand spiral staircase that connects multiple floors with elegance and flow. Two dedicated passenger elevators and a freight elevator ensure seamless vertical access, while the third floor boasts an outdoor terrace overlooking Fifth Avenue, ideal for experiential retail or hospitality integration. Surrounded by world-renowned luxury brands, flagship stores, and cultural landmarks such as Rockefeller Center, MoMA, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the location draws over five million annual visitors. The Fifth Avenue/53rd Street subway station channels more than three million riders yearly, and the area supports over 7,600 businesses with a median household income exceeding $150,000. With proximity to 14 hotels offering 3,000 rooms, this corridor is a magnet for affluent tourists and local shoppers alike. This is a premier leasing opportunity for retailers seeking unmatched visibility, architectural distinction, and access to one of the most vibrant consumer markets in the world.