Retail

131 West 14th Street — Chelsea / West Village Border, Manhattan

Price: $20,000/month
Type: Retail / Commercial Storefront
Size: 2,600 SF
Location: West 14th Street Corridor (between Chelsea + West Village / near Union Square)

Location Description

131 W 14th Street sits on one of Manhattan’s busiest cross-town retail corridors, linking Chelsea, the West Village, and Union Square. West 14th Street carries consistent pedestrian traffic throughout the day and evening, driven by dense surrounding residential blocks, nearby offices, destination retail, and major transit connections.

This corridor is highly visible and well suited for brands that benefit from strong walk-by exposure, easy accessibility, and a central downtown location.

Retail & Business Use

With 2,600 SF, the space supports a wide range of retail and service concepts, such as:

• Apparel / lifestyle flagship boutique
• Beauty, wellness, or service retail (salon, med-spa, studio)
• Specialty food concept (subject to venting / permits)
• Showroom-style retail

This footprint generally allows for a strong customer-facing sales floor with meaningful back-of-house storage, office, or prep space.

Financial Details

• Asking rent: $20,000/month
• Approx. rent per SF (annualized): ~$92.31/SF/year (calculated from $20,000 × 12 ÷ 2,600 SF)

Neighborhood Highlights

Nearby demand drivers include:

• High foot traffic connecting Union Square and the West Village/Chelsea corridors
• Restaurants, cafés, and nightlife nearby
• Close proximity to major retailers and fitness/wellness operators
• Dense residential population and steady commuter flow
• Strong visibility for both neighborhood-serving and destination brands

Transportation

Excellent transit access includes:

• 1 / 2 / 3 trains (14 St)
• F / M trains (14 St / 6th Ave)
• A / C / E trains (14 St / 8th Ave)
• L train (14 St–Union Sq / 8th Ave connections)
• Multiple bus routes along 14th Street

Summary

131 W 14th Street offers 2,600 SF of high-visibility retail for $20,000/month on a major Downtown Manhattan corridor. With strong transit connectivity, steady pedestrian flow, and a prime location bridging Chelsea, the West Village, and Union Square, this space is ideal for retail, showroom, or service concepts seeking a central, high-traffic Manhattan presence.