Staten Island Ferry Terminals

Retail Opportunities at One of NYC’s Busiest Transit Gateways

The Staten Island Ferry Terminals offer retailers a unique opportunity to serve millions of commuters, residents, tourists, and visitors traveling between Staten Island and Lower Manhattan each year.

Located within two of New York City's most heavily trafficked transit facilities, the St. George and Whitehall Ferry Terminals provide unmatched visibility, steady daily foot traffic, and direct access to a diverse customer base.

Whether you're an established brand, local entrepreneur, food and beverage operator, or service provider, the Staten Island Ferry Terminals offer highly visible retail space in two iconic waterfront destinations.

Why Lease Here?

Retail opportunities at the Staten Island Ferry Terminals are designed to accommodate a wide range of concepts, including food and beverage, convenience retail, specialty shops, services, and grab-and-go offerings. Key advantages include:

• Approximately 45,000 weekday ferry passengers
• More than 16 million annual ferry riders
• Over 27,000 square feet of retail space across both terminals
• Prime waterfront locations in Staten Island and Lower Manhattan
• Direct access to commuters, tourists, residents, and office workers
• Flexible storefront and food-service configurations
• High-visibility, public-facing locations
• Opportunity to build repeat business from daily commuters while reaching visitors from around the world

Locations: St. George Ferry Terminal & Whitehall Ferry Terminal

St. George Ferry Terminal

As Staten Island's primary transportation hub, St. George Ferry Terminal serves approximately 45,000 weekday ferry passengers traveling between Staten Island and Manhattan.

The terminal sits at the heart of Staten Island’s North Shore waterfront and serves as both a major commuter gateway and neighborhood destination.

Terminal Highlights

• Approximately 19,600 SF of retail space across 11 units
• Direct connections to the Staten Island Railway, local and express bus routes, and the Staten Island Ferry
• Adjacent to Empire Outlets and the SIUH Community Park
• Access to a diverse mix of commuters, residents, tourists, and eventgoers

Positioned for Future Growth

St. George Ferry Terminal is a critical element of the Staten Island North Shore Action Plan and is positioned to benefit from significant public and private investment that is bringing new housing, jobs, commercial activity, and visitors to the area.

North Shore Growth Highlights

• 2,400+ planned housing units
• 7,500+ projected jobs
• 20+ acres of new waterfront open space
• Up to 1.3 million SF of future commercial development

Whitehall Ferry Terminal

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Whitehall Ferry Terminal serves as the primary gateway between Staten Island and Lower Manhattan.

Positioned at the intersection of the Financial District, Battery Park, and New York Harbor, the terminal provides retailers with access to a steady stream of commuters, office workers, residents, and tourists throughout the day.

Terminal Highlights

• Approximately 7,500 SF of retail space across eight units
• Immediate proximity to Battery Park and major waterfront attractions
• Walking distance to numerous subway lines and Lower Manhattan office buildings
• Consistent daily traffic from commuters, visitors, and international tourists