Retail

Commercial Lease – 1695 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10128

Asking Rent: $45,000/month
Size: 2,552 SF
Lease Type: Retail / Food & Beverage / Boutique Service
Property Type: Ground-Floor Retail Space
Location: Upper East Side / Yorkville (10128)
Availability: Immediate

Property Overview

1695 Second Avenue offers a 2,552 SF corner retail space in the heart of Yorkville on the Upper East Side. With strong corner frontage, consistent pedestrian traffic, and proximity to the Second Avenue Subway (Q line), the property provides maximum visibility and accessibility for retailers and operators.

The space is ideally suited for restaurants, cafés, boutique fitness, wellness, or service-driven retail concepts looking to capitalize on the area’s dense residential base and affluent demographics.

Key Features

• Total Size: ≈ 2,552 SF
• Asking Rent: $45,000/month
• Annualized Rent: ≈ $540,000
• Effective Rent per SF: ≈ $211/SF annually
• Configuration: Open-plan layout adaptable for retail or food & beverage build-outs
• Frontage: Prominent corner exposure with wide branding opportunities
• Potential Uses: Restaurant, café, boutique retail, fitness/wellness, medical/professional

Lease & Terms

• Base Rent: $45,000/month (~$211/SF/YR)
• Term: Negotiable (long-term preferred)
• Availability: Immediate / by agreement
• Due at Signing: First month + security deposit; tenant financials required
• Tenant Responsibilities: Utilities, RE tax, and obligations typical for retail leases

Market Profile

• Location Advantage: Situated on Second Avenue in Yorkville, surrounded by high-rise residential buildings, schools, and retail.
• Transit Access: Steps from the 86th Street Q subway entrance; close to 4/5/6 at Lexington.
• Neighborhood Demand: Strong from food & beverage operators, fitness/wellness studios, medical tenants, and boutique retailers serving UES residents.
• Competitive Advantage: Rare corner retail space over 2,500 SF with premium Second Avenue visibility and subway access.

Summary

The 2,552 SF retail space at 1695 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10128 is offered at $45,000/month (~$211/SF annually). With its prime Yorkville location, corner exposure, and adaptable configuration, this property is a premier opportunity for restaurants, retailers, or service providers seeking to anchor a presence in the Upper East Side.