Retail

Prime Retail Space in Chelsea – 336-338 Eighth Avenue

Address: 336-338 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY, 10001
Price: $15,000/month
Square Feet: 1,800 SF
Type: Retail Space

Property Overview:

Located in the heart of Chelsea, 336-338 Eighth Avenue offers 1,800 SF of spacious retail space at an exceptional value. Ideal for fitness studios, restaurants, cafés, specialty food markets, boutiques, pet supply stores, pharmacies, or service-based businesses. Situated between 26th Street and 27th Street, this space benefits from Chelsea’s vibrant mix of residential buildings, office towers, and world-famous art galleries, along with strong foot traffic from nearby transit hubs and attractions.

Key Features:

Prime Chelsea Location:

• Situated on Eighth Avenue, a major north-south corridor that serves as Chelsea’s commercial backbone, lined with retail, restaurants, and daily conveniences.
• Located just steps from 26th Street and 27th Street, in the heart of one of Manhattan’s most desirable neighborhoods for both residents and businesses.
• Minutes from Chelsea Market, the High Line, and Madison Square Garden, attracting millions of tourists, commuters, and local residents annually.
• Close to the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) , Penn Station, and the Hudson Yards development, providing access to students, professionals, and luxury shoppers.
• Surrounded by a dynamic mix of world-class art galleries (Gagosian, Pace, David Zwirner), tech offices (Google, Amazon, Shopify), luxury residential buildings, and beloved local restaurants and bars.
• Short walk to the Meatpacking District, Flatiron District, and West Village.

Spacious & Flexible Retail Layout:

• 1,800 SF of generous retail space — large enough for full-service restaurants, fitness studios, showrooms, or large-format retail concepts.
• Expansive storefront with excellent street-level visibility on a high-traffic avenue.
• High ceilings and open floor plan, allowing for easy customization to fit various business needs — from dining room layouts and fitness equipment to retail displays and service counters.
• Potential for back-of-house space, kitchen, storage, fitting rooms, or office areas depending on configuration.
• At $8.33 per square foot, this represents exceptional value for retail space in a prime Chelsea location — significantly below the neighborhood average.

Excellent Transit Access:

• Moments from the 23rd Street station (C, E) and 28th Street station (1) on Eighth Avenue.
• Close to Penn Station (1, 2, 3, A, C, E) , 34th Street – Herald Square (B, D, F, M, N, Q, R, W) , and 14th Street / Eighth Avenue (A, C, E, L) .
• Direct access to NJ Transit, LIRR, and Amtrak at Penn Station, making this location accessible to employees and customers from New Jersey, Long Island, and beyond.
• Multiple bus routes serve Eighth Avenue (M20) and nearby avenues (M23, M34, M14).
• Short walk to the PATH train at 23rd Street (service to Hoboken and Jersey City).

Thriving & Diverse Customer Base:

• Chelsea is one of Manhattan’s most vibrant and desirable neighborhoods, attracting a mix of young professionals, families, artists, tech workers, students, and tourists.
• High daytime foot traffic from thousands of office workers, FIT students, and gallery visitors.
• Strong evening and weekend traffic from Chelsea’s renowned restaurant and bar scene, Chelsea Market shoppers, and High Line visitors.
• The neighborhood is a global destination for art, design, and food, drawing a sophisticated, high-spending clientele.
• Ideal for businesses such as:
• Full-service restaurant or café
• Fitness or yoga studio
• Specialty food market or grocery
• Pet supply or grooming
• Pharmacy or drugstore
• Boutique or clothing store
• Wine or spirits shop
• Dry cleaner or laundry service
• Home goods or housewares store
• Dental or medical office
• Urgent care or walk-in clinic

Highlights:
✔ 1,800 SF of spacious retail space in Chelsea
✔ $15,000/month — exceptional value at just $8.33 per square foot
✔ Expansive storefront with excellent visibility on Eighth Avenue
✔ Steps from the High Line, Chelsea Market, and Penn Station
✔ High ceilings and open floor plan for flexible layouts
✔ Surrounded by art galleries, tech offices, luxury residential, and top restaurants
✔ Excellent transit access — C, E, 1, A, L, PATH, LIRR, NJ Transit
✔ Diverse, loyal, and high-spending local and tourist customer base

Conclusion:

336-338 Eighth Avenue offers an outstanding opportunity for businesses seeking spacious, affordable retail space in the heart of Chelsea. With 1,800 SF of flexible, high-ceiling space, a prime location on one of Manhattan’s busiest avenues, and access to a diverse customer base of residents, professionals, students, and tourists, this property is perfect for fitness studios, restaurants, specialty food markets, boutiques, pet supply stores, or pharmacies looking to thrive in one of New York City’s most dynamic and desirable neighborhoods — all at an unbeatable price point.

Contact us today to schedule a private tour and secure this premier Chelsea retail space!