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Prime Corner Retail on 2nd Avenue – 1004–1008 2nd Avenue

Address: 1004–1008 2nd Avenue, New York, NY, 10022
Price: $25,000/month
Lease Type: Commercial Retail Lease
Type: Retail / Food & Beverage / Pop-Up / Service Business
Location: Urban – Midtown East / Sutton Place / Turtle Bay
Square Feet: 949 SF
Building Class: B
Market Segment: Quick-Service Restaurants, Cafés, Juice Bars, Boutique Retail, Specialty Foods, Beauty & Wellness

Property Overview:

1004–1008 2nd Avenue offers 949 SF of corner retail space in the heart of Midtown East, surrounded by high-density residential, office, and embassy buildings. With strong visibility and steady pedestrian flow, this storefront is ideal for food & beverage or boutique retail concepts looking to establish a strong presence in a vibrant mixed-use neighborhood.

Key Features:

Strategic Midtown East Corner Location:
✔ Located at the intersection of 2nd Avenue and East 53rd Street
✔ Heavy foot traffic from residents, office workers, and local businesses
✔ Near UN Headquarters, consulates, and luxury residential towers

Efficient & Eye-Catching Layout:
✔ 949 SF of retail space with large wraparound frontage
✔ Great visibility for branding and signage
✔ Ideal for takeout/delivery operations, boutique retail, or service businesses

Transit & Accessibility:
✔ Near E, M, and 6 subway lines
✔ Easy access to Midtown offices, the East River ferry, and FDR Drive
✔ Well-connected by bike lanes, buses, and walking routes

Highlights:

✔ $25,000/month for high-visibility corner retail
✔ Turnkey opportunity for food, service, or lifestyle concepts
✔ Surrounded by restaurants, salons, gyms, and national retail chains
✔ Perfect for brands looking to activate a compact, high-traffic footprint

Conclusion:

1004–1008 2nd Avenue provides a rare opportunity for boutique retailers and food operators to capture a prominent corner in Midtown East. Ideal for launching or expanding into one of Manhattan’s most livable and commercially active neighborhoods.

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