Retail

Prime Retail Space on the Upper East Side / Midtown East – 149 E 57th Street

Address: 149 E 57th Street, New York, NY, 10022
Price: $50,000/month
Square Feet: 2,500 SF
Type: Retail Space

Property Overview:

Located on the prestigious 57th Street corridor — often referred to as “Billionaires’ Row” — 149 E 57th Street offers 2,500 SF of prime retail space at a competitive rate for this ultra-premium location. Ideal for luxury flagship stores, designer showrooms, high-end jewelry retailers, art galleries, luxury automotive showrooms, or prestige beauty concept stores. Situated between Lexington Avenue and Third Avenue, this space benefits from one of Manhattan’s most desirable retail addresses, surrounded by world-class luxury brands, iconic skyscrapers, and an affluent global clientele.

Key Features:

Prime 57th Street / Midtown East Location – “Billionaires’ Row”:

• Situated on East 57th Street, one of New York City’s most prestigious retail and commercial corridors, often called “Billionaires’ Row” due to the concentration of super-luxury residential towers (e.g., One57, 432 Park Avenue, 111 West 57th Street) and flagship retail.
• Located between Lexington Avenue and Third Avenue, in the heart of Midtown East’s luxury retail district.
• Just steps from Bloomingdale’s flagship store (59th Street and Lexington), Bergdorf Goodman (57th Street and Fifth Avenue), and Tiffany & Co. (Fifth Avenue).
• Surrounded by world-class luxury brands including Chanel, Dior, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Rolex — many with flagship locations on or near 57th Street.
• Minutes from Central Park (just a few blocks west), Plaza Hotel, FAO Schwarz, and the Apple Store on Fifth Avenue.
• Short walk to Columbus Circle, Carnegie Hall, and Lincoln Center.

Spacious & Luxurious Retail Layout:

• 2,500 SF of generous retail space — ideal for a flagship store, luxury showroom, art gallery, or high-end experiential retail concept.
• Expansive storefront with exceptional street-level visibility on 57th Street, one of the world’s most photographed and heavily trafficked luxury shopping corridors.
• High ceilings and open floor plan with minimal columns, allowing for dramatic merchandising, art installations, or custom millwork.
• Large windows providing abundant natural light and prime window display opportunities facing one of Manhattan’s busiest luxury retail avenues.
• Potential for a mezzanine level, private viewing rooms, back-of-house storage, or VIP areas depending on configuration.
• At $20 per square foot, this represents competitive value for a 57th Street retail address — significantly below some neighboring luxury flagships.

Exceptional Transit Access:

• Moments from the Lexington Avenue/59th Street subway station (4, 5, 6, N, R, W) and 57th Street station (F, Q) .
• Close to the Fifth Avenue/59th Street station (N, R, W) and Lexington Avenue/53rd Street station (E, M) .
• Multiple bus routes serve 57th Street, Madison Avenue, and Fifth Avenue (M31, M57, M1, M2, M3, M4, M5).
• Convenient for Upper East Side and Midtown residents, Fifth Avenue shoppers, tourists, and professionals from across the city and beyond.

Ultra-Affluent & International Customer Base:

• 57th Street attracts some of the wealthiest shoppers in the world, including international tourists, celebrities, finance executives, real estate moguls, and global royalty.
• The surrounding “Billionaires’ Row” residential towers are home to the world’s ultra-wealthy, providing a built-in local customer base with virtually unlimited spending power.
• High daytime foot traffic from Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue shoppers, plus strong evening and weekend traffic from residents and visitors to Central Park, Carnegie Hall, and nearby luxury hotels (The Plaza, The Peninsula, The Ritz-Carlton).
• The area is a global destination for luxury retail, high jewelry, fine art, and prestige beauty, drawing discerning shoppers from around the world.
• Ideal for businesses such as:
• Luxury fashion or accessories flagship
• High-end jewelry or watch showroom
• Contemporary or fine art gallery
• Luxury automotive showroom (e.g., Tesla, Porsche, exotic cars)
• Prestige beauty or fragrance concept store
• Luxury home furnishings or design showroom
• High-end electronics or audio showroom
• Private bank or wealth management office (retail-facing)
• Luxury travel or concierge service
• Pop-up flagship for an emerging luxury brand

Highlights:
✔ 2,500 SF of prime retail space on 57th Street — “Billionaires’ Row”
✔ $50,000/month — competitive at $20 per square foot for this ultra-premium location
✔ Expansive storefront with exceptional visibility on a world-famous luxury corridor
✔ Steps from Bloomingdale’s, Bergdorf Goodman, Tiffany & Co., and Central Park
✔ High ceilings and open floor plan for dramatic luxury merchandising
✔ Surrounded by super-luxury residential towers and global flagship retailers
✔ Ultra-affluent, international customer base with immense spending power
✔ Exceptional transit access — 4, 5, 6, N, R, W, F, Q, E, M trains

Conclusion:

149 E 57th Street presents an extraordinary opportunity for luxury brands and prestige retailers seeking a flagship presence on one of the world’s most prestigious shopping corridors. With 2,500 SF of spacious, high-ceiling space, a prime “Billionaires’ Row” address steps from Central Park and the world’s most iconic luxury flagships, and access to an ultra-affluent, international clientele, this property is perfect for luxury fashion houses, high-end jewelry showrooms, art galleries, prestige beauty concept stores, or automotive showrooms looking to establish or expand their presence in the heart of New York City’s luxury retail epicenter.

Contact us today to schedule a private tour and secure this premier 57th Street retail space!