Retail

High-Visibility Retail Space Off Union Square – 8 E 18th Street

Address: 8 East 18th Street, New York, NY, 10003
Price: $20,000/month
Lease Type: Commercial Lease
Type: Retail Space
Location: Urban – Union Square / Flatiron District
Square Feet: 2,000 SF
Building Class: B
Market Segment: Flagship Retail, Fitness, Gallery, Wellness, Specialty Food, Fashion

Property Overview:

Just off Union Square in the highly trafficked Flatiron District, 8 E 18th Street offers 2,000 SF of street-level retail space ideal for boutique brands, fitness studios, wellness centers, or experiential retail. Surrounded by national retailers, tech offices, and NYU buildings, this location offers outstanding exposure and a steady flow of both local and tourist foot traffic.

Key Features:

Prime Downtown Location:

✔ Steps from Union Square, Fifth Avenue, and Broadway
✔ Surrounded by major retailers, coffee shops, offices, and NYU buildings
✔ Walkable to Flatiron, Greenwich Village, and Gramercy

Spacious Retail Layout:

✔ 2,000 SF with a wide, attractive frontage
✔ Open floor plan ideal for flexible retail, fitness, or showroom layouts
✔ Great signage potential and strong street presence

Excellent Transit Access:

✔ Steps from 4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R, W subway lines at Union Square
✔ Convenient for staff, shoppers, students, and tourists
✔ Surrounded by strong daytime and evening foot traffic

Highlights:

✔ $20,000/month for 2,000 SF in Flatiron/Union Square
✔ Ideal for fitness, fashion, café, wellness, or design-focused retail
✔ Excellent branding opportunity in one of NYC’s busiest districts
✔ High ceilings, strong natural light, and easy customization

Conclusion:

8 E 18th Street is a rare opportunity to launch or grow your brand in one of Manhattan’s most vibrant commercial corridors. With a flexible floor plan, unbeatable location, and heavy foot traffic, this space is a perfect fit for ambitious businesses looking to make an impact.

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