Retail

Affordable Retail Space on the Upper East Side – 1431 York Avenue

Address: 1431 York Avenue, New York, NY, 10021
Price: $6,500/month
Square Feet: 1,100 SF
Type: Retail Space

Property Overview:

Located on the Upper East Side along York Avenue, 1431 York Avenue offers 1,100 SF of neighborhood retail space at an exceptionally affordable price point. Ideal for medical or dental practices, pharmacies, veterinary clinics, pet supply stores, dry cleaners, nail salons, delis, or other essential service-based businesses. Situated between 74th Street and 75th Street, this space benefits from a loyal residential customer base and proximity to major medical institutions.

Key Features:

Prime Upper East Side / Yorkville Location:

• Situated on York Avenue, a busy north-south corridor serving the eastern edge of the Upper East Side (Yorkville neighborhood).
• Located just blocks from Weill Cornell Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Hospital for Special Surgery, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center — creating consistent demand for medical offices, pharmacies, and patient-serving retail.
• Surrounded by mid-rise and high-rise residential buildings, providing a steady stream of local residents seeking daily essentials and services within walking distance.
• Close to Carl Schurz Park and the East River Promenade, attracting families, dog walkers, and fitness enthusiasts year-round.
• Short walk to the Second Avenue Q subway line (72nd and 86th Street stations), providing easy access for employees and customers.

Practical & Efficient Retail Layout:

• 1,100 SF of functional retail space — well-suited for a wide range of neighborhood-serving businesses.
• Attractive storefront with good street-level visibility on a heavily trafficked avenue.
• Practical layout with potential for a reception area, private rooms, storage, or back-of-house space depending on the business type.
• Affordable rental rate at under $5.91 per square foot — exceptional value for the Upper East Side.
• Low price point allows small business owners to establish a presence in a prestigious Manhattan neighborhood without the premium costs of Fifth Avenue, Madison Avenue, or even First/Third Avenues.

Solid Transit Access:

• Close to the 72nd Street subway station (Q) on Second Avenue (approximately a 10-minute walk).
• M31 and M57 bus routes serve York Avenue directly, providing crosstown and north-south connectivity.
• Short walk to the 86th Street station (4, 5, 6) on Lexington Avenue.
• Convenient for Yorkville and Upper East Side residents who prefer to shop and access services within their own neighborhood.

Neighborhood-Serving Customer Base:

• Yorkville is a densely populated residential area with a mix of families, young professionals, and long-time residents, many of whom are loyal to local businesses.
• The concentration of world-class hospitals creates significant demand for medical offices, urgent care centers, pharmacies, and patient-amenity retail (e.g., delis, coffee shops, gift stores, florists).
• Unlike the luxury corridors of Madison or Fifth Avenues, York Avenue offers essential, everyday retail opportunities with less competition and more reasonable rents.
• Ideal for businesses such as:
• Medical or dental practice (primary care, pediatrics, dermatology, dentistry, physical therapy)
• Pharmacy or drugstore
• Veterinary clinic or pet supply store
• Dry cleaner or laundromat
• Nail salon or hair salon
• Deli, grocery, or bodega
• Urgent care or walk-in clinic
• Physical therapy or rehabilitation center
• Coffee shop or bagel shop
• Florist or gift shop

Highlights:
✔ 1,100 SF of neighborhood retail space on York Avenue
✔ $6,500/month — exceptional value at under $5.91 per square foot
✔ Attractive storefront on a busy residential corridor
✔ Blocks from Weill Cornell, NY-Presbyterian, HSS, and Memorial Sloan Kettering
✔ Ideal for medical offices, pharmacies, pet services, salons, or delis
✔ Loyal, local residential customer base with daily needs
✔ Convenient bus access and close to Q subway line

Conclusion:

1431 York Avenue offers a fantastic opportunity for small business owners seeking affordable retail space in a prime Upper East Side location. With 1,100 SF of practical, flexible space, proximity to some of New York’s leading hospitals, and a loyal residential customer base, this property is perfect for medical practices, pharmacies, pet services, salons, delis, or other neighborhood-serving businesses looking to thrive in Yorkville at an unbeatable price point.

Contact us today to schedule a private tour and secure this affordable Upper East Side retail space!