The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson Yards

The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson Yards is an upscale indoor shopping and dining center at 20 Hudson Yards in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. It forms part of the broader Hudson Yards mixed-use development and is connected to the bases of 10 Hudson Yards and 30 Hudson Yards. The center occupies a prominent site at West 33rd Street and Tenth Avenue and was conceived as the principal retail and hospitality component of the new neighborhood built over the western rail yards. The project was designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox and Elkus Manfredi Architects. Its retail program was developed around a large anchor tenant and a combination of luxury boutiques, mainstream fashion stores, specialty retailers, restaurants, and visitor-oriented attractions. Neiman Marcus agreed in September 2014 to become the anchor tenant, helping establish the center as a high-end destination rather than a conventional neighborhood mall. Construction began in June 2015 and involved a major structural-steel order. The complex opened to the public on March 15, 2019. At opening, the center contained approximately one million square feet of total space, including about 750,000 square feet of retail space. Neiman Marcus occupied the upper three levels and approximately one-quarter of the mall. Luxury tenants included Dior and Chanel, while the broader tenant mix also included brands such as H&M, Zara, and Sephora. The food and beverage program was positioned toward premium dining, with chef Thomas Keller opening TAK Room and selecting additional restaurants for the upper floors. The resulting offer combined luxury shopping, accessible fashion, restaurants, and integration with the offices, public spaces, and attractions of Hudson Yards. The center was significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting disruption to New York City retail, tourism, offices, and restaurants. Several tenants closed permanently, including Neiman Marcus, Citarella Gourmet Market, Banana Republic, and Sephora. Restaurants including TAK Room, Kawi, and Belcampo Meat Co. also departed. In the early 2020s, the property pursued tenant replacement and repositioning, adding or welcoming brands such as Louis Vuitton, Levi's, Bulgari, Magnolia Bakery, and Pret A Manger. These changes broadened the mix while preserving the center's luxury and premium-dining identity. The property's role also evolved after the pandemic. In 2020, The Related Companies sought a user for a substantial portion of the retail space, with the intention of converting it to office use. In September 2023, Wells Fargo acquired approximately 445,000 square feet across three floors for $550 million. The space was connected to Wells Fargo's existing offices at 30 Hudson Yards and was expected to accommodate nearly 2,300 employees. The transaction reduced the amount of space devoted to retail and contributed to the center's transition from a wholly retail-focused destination toward a mixed retail, dining, and office environment. The center remains an active component of Hudson Yards, with its public-facing brand centered on shopping, food, and experiences.

The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson Yards was created as the retail and dining centerpiece of the Hudson Yards development on Manhattan's West Side. The project occupies 20 Hudson Yards at West 33rd Street and Tenth Avenue and is physically linked to the bases of 10 Hudson Yards and 30 Hudson Yards. Its designers were Kohn Pedersen Fox and Elkus Manfredi Architects. A major early milestone came in September 2014, when Neiman Marcus agreed to become the anchor tenant. The planned center began construction in June 2015. The structure required a very large steel order, reflecting the scale and engineering demands of building above the rail infrastructure associated with the Hudson Yards site. The completed complex contained roughly one million square feet, with approximately 750,000 square feet initially allocated to retail. The center opened on March 15, 2019. Its initial concept combined luxury and contemporary fashion with restaurants and more accessible shopping. Neiman Marcus occupied the top three levels and about one-quarter of the mall, while Dior and Chanel were among the luxury anchors. Stores such as H&M, Zara, and Sephora expanded the assortment beyond the luxury segment. The dining program emphasized premium and fine-dining experiences. Thomas Keller opened TAK Room, his second New York restaurant, and helped select additional restaurants for the upper floors. The operating environment changed sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic. Reduced tourism, office attendance, and consumer activity contributed to permanent closures among both retailers and restaurants. Neiman Marcus, Citarella Gourmet Market, Banana Republic, and Sephora were among the retail departures; TAK Room, Kawi, and Belcampo Meat Co. were among the restaurants that closed. The center subsequently worked to refresh its offer and attract replacement tenants. Louis Vuitton returned through a freestanding store, while Levi's, Bulgari, Magnolia Bakery, and Pret A Manger were associated with the early-2020s tenant additions. The property's physical and commercial role later broadened. In 2020, The Related Companies placed approximately 380,000 square feet of mall space on the market with the intention of finding an office user. In September 2023, Wells Fargo purchased approximately 445,000 square feet across three floors for $550 million. The acquired area connected with Wells Fargo's existing 30 Hudson Yards offices and was expected to house almost 2,300 employees. The transaction included plans for renovation and replacement of the facade along Tenth Avenue. As a result, part of the original retail footprint was converted to office use, leaving Hudson Yards with a more mixed retail, dining, and workplace configuration.

• 2023

  Wells Fargo purchases former retail space

  [1]The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson Yardsen.wikipedia.org

  Wells Fargo acquired approximately 445,000 square feet across three floors, linking the space with its existing Hudson Yards offices.

• 2020

  Space marketed for office conversion

  [1]The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson Yardsen.wikipedia.org

  A substantial portion of the mall was placed on the market for an office user as the property's commercial configuration began to evolve.

• 2019

  Public opening

  [1]The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson Yardsen.wikipedia.org

  The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson Yards opened on March 15 with luxury boutiques, fashion retailers, restaurants, and visitor attractions.

• 2015

  Retail construction begins

  [1]The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson Yardsen.wikipedia.org

  Construction started in June, with the project using a large structural-steel order for the complex above the Hudson Yards rail infrastructure.

• 2014

  Neiman Marcus signs as anchor tenant

  [1]The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson Yardsen.wikipedia.org

  Neiman Marcus agreed to occupy a major portion of the planned Hudson Yards retail center, giving the project an initial luxury-market anchor.

A premium urban shopping and dining destination combining luxury brands, accessible fashion, restaurants, and visitor experiences within the Hudson Yards mixed-use development.

• Luxury retail · 2019

  Luxury fashion and accessories

  The center's premium positioning is expressed through designer and luxury boutiques, including brands such as Dior, Chanel, Bulgari, and Louis Vuitton at different points in its operating history. These stores provide fashion, leather goods, jewelry, and accessories aimed at affluent local, business, and visitor customers.

• Apparel retail · 2019

  Contemporary and accessible fashion

  Alongside luxury stores, the center has hosted broader fashion retailers such as H&M, Zara, Banana Republic, and Levi's. This part of the assortment gives Hudson Yards a wider customer reach and balances high-end boutiques with recognizable mainstream and contemporary apparel brands.

• Food and beverage · 2019

  Restaurants and fine dining

  Dining is a central part of the destination's identity. The opening program included Thomas Keller's TAK Room and a group of restaurants located on the upper floors. Although several original venues later closed, the center continued to position food and beverage as a major component of the Hudson Yards visitor experience.

• Food retail · 2020

  Cafes, bakeries, and prepared food

  The post-pandemic tenant mix included more accessible food and beverage formats, including Magnolia Bakery and Pret A Manger. These operators complement destination restaurants with casual options for office workers, residents, shoppers, and visitors.

• 2023

  Sale and conversion of substantial space to officesStrategy

  Background

  Wells Fargo already occupied significant space at 30 Hudson Yards and sought additional connected offices.

  Action taken

  Wells Fargo purchased approximately 445,000 square feet across three floors of the center for $550 million.

  Aftermath

  The space was expected to accommodate nearly 2,300 employees, and renovations included replacing the facade along Tenth Avenue.

  Purchase price. $550 million (September 2023)

  Source

• 2020

  Pursuit of office use for part of the mallStrategy

  Background

  The pandemic weakened retail and restaurant demand, while the Hudson Yards project retained strong office-market relevance.

  Action taken

  The Related Companies marketed approximately 380,000 square feet of the mall for an office tenant, beginning a shift away from an exclusively retail configuration.

  Aftermath

  The subsequent Wells Fargo transaction resulted in approximately 445,000 square feet being used for offices and contributed to a mixed retail-office model.

  Source

1. 1The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson Yardsen.wikipedia.org
2. 2Official Hudson Yards websitehudsonyardsnewyork.com