Retail

709 Ninth Avenue, New York, NY 10019 – Hell’s Kitchen
Asking Rent: $8,000
Size: 600 sq ft
Use: Café / Juice Bar / Boutique / Specialty Food Shop / Takeout Restaurant / Service Retail
Lease Type: Commercial Lease (Retail)
Price per Sq Ft: ~$160.00/sq ft/year | ~$13.33/sq ft/month

Property Overview

This 600-square-foot retail space at 709 Ninth Avenue offers a compact, high-visibility opportunity on one of Hell’s Kitchen’s most bustling and restaurant-lined avenues. With an asking rent of $8,000, the space commands a premium price per square foot that reflects its prime location in a densely populated neighborhood known for its diverse dining scene and steady foot traffic. This space is ideal for a focused food & beverage concept, boutique retail, or service business that thrives on walk-in customers and repeat local patronage.

Space Highlights

• Efficient 600 sq ft of ground-floor retail space
• High price per square foot typical of in-demand storefronts on Ninth Avenue’s restaurant row
• Strong street frontage and visibility on a major north-south corridor
• Compact size suitable for a streamlined operation: café, juice bar, takeout spot, or curated boutique
• Likely features a straightforward layout with potential for limited seating or optimized product display

Location & Neighborhood

• Prime Hell’s Kitchen location on Ninth Avenue between 48th and 49th Streets
• In the heart of “Restaurant Row,” known for its high concentration of diverse dining options, from casual to upscale
• Extremely high foot traffic from local residents, office workers, pre- and post-theater crowds, and tourists
• Surrounded by restaurants, bars, theaters, and residential buildings, ensuring consistent daily activity
• Excellent access to subway lines (C/E, N/Q/R/W, 1, 7) at 50th Street and Times Square-42nd Street
• Walkable to the Theater District, Times Square, and Columbus Circle

Summary

Offered at $8,000 per month (~$160.00/sq ft/year), this 600 sq ft retail space at 709 Ninth Avenue is a prime spot for a neighborhood-focused business in one of Manhattan’s most vibrant culinary corridors. The rent reflects the space’s ability to capture a loyal local clientele and benefit from the constant flow of pedestrians. This space is perfect for an operator with a sharp, high-margin concept—such as a specialty coffee shop, healthy eatery, or niche boutique—that can quickly become a neighborhood staple while serving the daily needs of Hell’s Kitchen residents and visitors.