Retail

Affordable Retail Space on the Lower East Side – 174 Delancey Street

Address: 174 Delancey Street, New York, NY, 10002
Price: $6,000/month
Square Feet: 600 SF
Type: Retail Space

Property Overview:

Located in the heart of the Lower East Side, 174 Delancey Street offers 600 SF of affordable retail space at an exceptional value. Ideal for small boutiques, coffee shops, grab-and-go food concepts, beauty salons, barbershops, phone repair stores, or service-based businesses. Situated between Clinton Street and Attorney Street, this space benefits from the neighborhood’s rich cultural history, strong residential population, and growing foot traffic from nearby parks and transit.

Key Features:

Prime Lower East Side Location:

• Situated on Delancey Street, a major east-west thoroughfare that serves as a primary gateway to the Lower East Side, connecting the Williamsburg Bridge to the rest of Manhattan.
• Located just steps from Sara D. Roosevelt Park, a bustling public space featuring basketball courts, soccer fields, community gardens, and a popular dog run — drawing hundreds of daily visitors from the surrounding community.
• Close to the East River waterfront, Essex Crossing (a massive mixed-use development with retail, dining, a market hall, and luxury rentals), and the Tenement Museum.
• Surrounded by a vibrant mix of longtime residents, young professionals, artists, and tourists drawn to the LES for its historic tenement architecture, legendary music venues, and world-famous dining scene.
• Short walk to the East Village, Chinatown, and SoHo, placing your business at the center of downtown Manhattan’s most dynamic neighborhoods.

Compact & Efficient Retail Layout:

• 600 SF of well-sized retail space — compact yet functional, perfect for small-format retail, quick-service food, or service-based businesses.
• Attractive storefront with good street-level visibility on a high-traffic corridor.
• Efficient floor plan suitable for a coffee counter with limited seating, a small boutique with curated merchandise, or a single-chair salon or barbershop.
• At $10 per square foot, this represents exceptional value for retail space in a rapidly developing and increasingly desirable downtown neighborhood.

Excellent Transit Access:

• Moments from the Delancey Street / Essex Street subway station (F, M, J, Z) , providing direct connections to Midtown, Brooklyn, and Queens.
• Close to the East Broadway station (F) and Grand Street station (B, D) .
• Direct access to the Williamsburg Bridge, making this location easily accessible for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers coming from Brooklyn.
• Multiple bus routes serve Delancey Street (M14, M9, M21, B39).
• Convenient for Lower East Side residents, Brooklyn commuters, and visitors from across the city.

Vibrant, Diverse, & Growing Customer Base:

• The Lower East Side has undergone significant transformation in recent years, with Essex Crossing bringing new residential towers, retail spaces, a Regal Cinemas, a Market Line food hall, and a rooftop farm to the neighborhood.
• The area maintains its historic character, attracting tourists to the Tenement Museum and the neighborhood’s iconic delis (Katz’s), music venues (Bowery Ballroom, The Living Room), and speakeasies (Attaboy, PDT).
• Strong local residential population from nearby affordable housing, luxury rentals, and co-op buildings, providing a steady stream of daily foot traffic.
• Ideal for businesses such as:
• Coffee or bubble tea shop
• Sandwich or bagel shop
• Small boutique or vintage clothing store
• Beauty or nail salon
• Barbershop
• Phone or electronics repair
• Bodega or convenience store
• Flower shop
• Pet supply or grooming
• Tattoo or piercing studio

Highlights:
✔ 600 SF of affordable retail space on the Lower East Side
✔ $6,000/month — exceptional value at just $10 per square foot
✔ Attractive storefront on Delancey Street, a major downtown corridor
✔ Steps from Sara D. Roosevelt Park and Essex Crossing
✔ Efficient, flexible layout perfect for small-format retail or service businesses
✔ Surrounded by a diverse mix of longtime residents, young professionals, and tourists
✔ Excellent transit access — F, M, J, Z trains and Williamsburg Bridge
✔ Rapidly developing neighborhood with significant new investment (Essex Crossing)

Conclusion:

174 Delancey Street offers a fantastic opportunity for small business owners and entrepreneurs seeking affordable retail space in one of downtown Manhattan’s most dynamic and rapidly evolving neighborhoods. With 600 SF of functional, flexible space, a prime Lower East Side location steps from Sara D. Roosevelt Park and Essex Crossing, and access to a diverse and loyal customer base, this property is perfect for coffee shops, boutiques, salons, barbershops, or service providers looking to establish a presence in a neighborhood that perfectly balances historic authenticity with modern growth — all at an unbeatable price point.

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