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BUSINESSJun 4 · 09:00 UTCTHE CITY NYCCarol Chen

15,700 Zombie Storefronts Sit Empty Across NYC, New Report Says

A new report by New York City's comptroller’s office reveals 15,700 vacant storefronts as of April 2026, with a citywide vacancy rate of 11.0%, up from 2020 levels. The highest vacancy rates are concentrated in Lower Manhattan (21.1%), north Brooklyn, and western Queens, driven by long-term vacancies and challenges for landlords and tenants in securing affordable rents.

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New York Cityplacecity comptroller’s officeorganizationZohran MamdanipersonLower ManhattanplaceFinancial DistrictplaceBattery Park Cityplacenorth Brooklynplacewestern QueensplaceDemetri GaniarispersonTribeca Allianceorganization
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