Real Estate & Leasing

Real Estate Management

Jones Lang LaSalle is a leading professional services firm with specialists whose common passion is real estate. The team at Grand Central is dedicated to assisting the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Metro-North Railroad in achieving their goal of delivering the highest customer experience by providing retail and events management services. For more information about JLL, visit their website.

To get in touch with the team at JLL at Grand Central, visit our contact page.

Leasing Opportunities

Grand Central Terminal is a major New York City destination for transportation, shopping, dining, fresh food, public events, and entertainment with over 750,000 visitors every day. The Terminal has more than 90 restaurants, retail stores, and food shops. Vanderbilt Hall, situated adjacent to the Main Concourse, is a spectacular setting for special public and private events including corporate functions, benefits, and exhibits.

For further information about retail space at Grand Central Terminal please contact:

Bernhard Weinstabel
CBRE Retail Services
Bernhard.Weinstabel@cbre.com
212-656-0578

Grand Central Madison ™

Grand Central Madison, newly opened in February, now brings LIRR train service into Grand Central. MTA is seeking operators to set up shop in one of twenty available Grand Central Madison retail kiosks/RMUs along Madison Concourse for a period of up to one year. The goal is to provide a high-quality retail amenity program for visitors while providing new opportunities for retailers to reach a new Grand Central audience.

Inquiries from individual vendors should contact Danielle Gaudio at Danielle.Gaudio@mtacd.org

RFP for the bar/cafe at Grand Central Madison ™

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (“MTA”) invites you to explore a unique retail opportunity in Grand Central Madison (“GCM”). The MTA is seeking a high-quality operator for a bar/café located in two retail spaces near the Long Island Rail Road (“LIRR”) Ticket and Customer Services area off of Madison Concourse. The bar/cafe at GCM is centrally located and lends itself to a strong buildout and presence, making it a prime opportunity for establishing a dynamic and versatile destination for a new ridership clientele.

Specialty Leasing

Grand Central Terminal offers specialty leasing programs and is currently accepting applications for our Graybar Passage Kiosks. We provide custom made kiosks measuring 8’ x 4’ which can feature shelves or a center grid. The six kiosks are located in the highly trafficked Graybar Passage. We offer three-month terms. Limited availability.

Operating hours of the kiosks are:

Monday–Friday, 8AM–8PM
Saturday, 10AM–8PM
Sundays are optional

To apply for our specialty leasing program, please fill out this form, which will be forwarded to the specialty leasing department. Items marked with an asterisk (*) are REQUIRED FIELDS.

FAQ

If I want to take pictures or video in Grand Central, will I need a permit?

Anyone is free to take pictures or video with a handheld consumer camera inside Grand Central. However if you will be using professional equipment, like a tripod, light, or stabilizer, or if you will be using the content for commercial purposes, you must obtain a permit from the MTA Filming & Events Department. Please visit here for more information, and allow at least one week in advance of the date you wish to shoot, or more, depending on the scope of your request.

There may be additional licensing and fee requirements if you will be using the resulting photos or videos for commercial purposes.

Post your pictures of the Terminal on social media. Use #ShareGCT, and we may choose to share your picture on Instagram!

I am interested in renting event space in Grand Central. How can I obtain more information?

For an immediate response, please fill out and submit the Event Request Form.

OR

Call our event line at (212) 340-3404 for all event inquiries. Please allow 2-3 days to receive a return call.

How do I become a vendor at the Grand Central Holiday Fair?

Applications for the Grand Central Holiday Fair are posted on the website around April every year. Applications are typically due in early June. Sign up for the weekly email to find out when the Holiday Fair application becomes available and for other happenings at the Terminal.

How do I lease retail space within Grand Central?

Please use this contact form for all retail leasing inquiries or call Loren Baron at (212) 984-8393. Please visit our Real Estate & Leasing page for more information.

How do I rent a kiosk at Grand Central?

You can visit our Real Estate & Leasing page for more information and to submit an application.

If I want to advertise in Grand Central, who would I contact?

The ads you see in the Main Concourse and other walls of the Terminal are managed by Outfront Media and can be reached at (212) 297-6400 by asking for sales.

Please visit our Advertising page for more information.