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Affordable Boutique Retail on the Upper East Side – 1518–1528 3rd Avenue

Address: 1518–1528 3rd Avenue, New York, NY, 10028
Price: $4,000/month
Lease Type: Commercial Retail Lease
Type: Retail / Service Business / Boutique / Salon / Gallery / Studio
Location: Urban – Upper East Side / Yorkville
Square Feet: 596 SF
Building Class: B
Market Segment: Personal Services, Beauty & Wellness, Specialty Retail, Local Services, Pop-Up Concepts

Property Overview:

1518–1528 3rd Avenue offers 596 SF of compact, street-level retail space in a high-foot-traffic corridor of the Upper East Side. Perfect for service businesses, salons, or boutique retail concepts, this affordable space provides an excellent opportunity to serve the dense residential population of Yorkville.

Key Features:

Strong UES/Yorkville Location:
✔ Located between East 85th and 86th Streets
✔ Surrounded by residential towers, schools, and neighborhood retailers
✔ Steps from local dining, fitness centers, and personal service businesses

Efficient Layout:
✔ 596 SF of usable interior space with street-facing glass frontage
✔ Ideal for salons, wellness services, tailoring, or neighborhood retail
✔ Affordable entry into a highly desirable market

Transit & Accessibility:
✔ Steps from Q train at 86th Street and near 4, 5, 6 subway lines
✔ Easy access to crosstown buses and the FDR Drive
✔ Steady daily pedestrian flow from residents and commuters

Highlights:

✔ $4,000/month for nearly 600 SF on the Upper East Side
✔ Turnkey opportunity for small businesses and startups
✔ Excellent exposure in a retail-friendly, community-based neighborhood
✔ Available now with flexible lease terms

Conclusion:

1518–1528 3rd Avenue offers an affordable, compact retail solution for businesses seeking to establish a local presence in one of Manhattan’s most stable and sought-after residential neighborhoods. Ideal for boutique or service-oriented uses.

Contact us today for a tour or to request the full leasing brochure.