PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS Boroughs: Manhattan, Staten Island Terminals: St. George & Whitehall Opportunities for new retailers Access to 70,000 weekday riders

In 2005, this well-traveled link connecting the two boroughs was infused with new energy when the City of New York unveiled two completely upgraded ferry terminals for the Staten Island Ferry Service.   

In addition to providing a more welcoming and state-of-the-art experience for travelers, the new Whitehall Ferry Terminal in Lower Manhattan and St. George Ferry Terminal in Staten Island include attractive opportunities for retailers interested in serving the 19 million riders who use the ferries for free each year. 

Together, the new terminals offer approximately 36,000 square feet of prime retail space in a beautiful and sought-after waterfront setting.

Each terminal features:

• Soaring ceilings
• Vast windows
• Breath-taking views
• An abundance of natural light

The terminals also offer extensive public seating, both indoor and outdoor, to accommodate both shoppers and those waiting for ferries.

Learn more in the Staten Island Ferry Terminals Retail Brochure (PDF 1.3 MB).

Almost 70,000 riders pass through the Terminals each weekday, creating a steady and reliable steam of potential customers. This primary market of consumers includes commuters, tourists and other visitors. Another market unique to the Whitehall Terminal is the daily influx to the area of 300,000 office workers.

In addition, approximately 47,500 residents live in the neighborhoods surrounding St. George and Whitehall Terminals.

A recent survey indicates that residents spend approximately $6 per day on food or merchandise in the ferry system and more than $10 prior to boarding the ferry. Popular items purchased include beverages, baked goods, snack foods, newspapers and other reading materials.

Potential retail opportunities in line with this purchasing behavior include the following:

Pharmacy	Café
Health/Beauty Store	Newsstand
Post Office (planned)	Shoe Shine Service
Sit-down Restaurant	Candy Boutique
Bakery

CONTACT INFORMATION

Visit Leasing Opportunities to download the SIFT Lease Offer document and get more details about how to submit a proposal.  For more information about the retail opportunities at the Staten Island Ferry Terminals, view our Staten Island Ferry Terminals Retail Brochure (PDF 1.3 MB). We invite you to direct any questions to StatenIslandFerryRetail@nycedc.com.