Prime Retail Space in the Flatiron District – 11-13 W 18th Street
Address: 11-13 W 18th Street, New York, NY, 10011
Price: $30,000/month
Square Feet: 2,000 SF
Type: Retail Space
Property Overview:
Located in the heart of the Flatiron District, 11-13 W 18th Street offers 2,000 SF of prime retail space at an excellent value for this dynamic and highly sought-after neighborhood. Ideal for flagship stores, designer showrooms, fitness studios, restaurants, specialty food markets, tech retail, or high-end service providers. Situated between Fifth Avenue and Sixth Avenue (Avenue of the Americas), this space benefits from exceptional visibility, massive pedestrian traffic, and proximity to some of Manhattan’s most iconic landmarks and thriving business hubs.
Key Features:
Prime Flatiron District Location:
- Situated on West 18th Street, a vibrant commercial corridor in the heart of the Flatiron District — one of Manhattan’s most dynamic neighborhoods, known for its mix of tech headquarters, creative agencies, fashion showrooms, and luxury residential buildings.
- Located between Fifth Avenue and Sixth Avenue, placing your business at the center of downtown Manhattan’s most desirable retail and commercial grid.
- Just steps from Broadway, the legendary Flatiron Building (23rd Street), and Madison Square Park — a neighborhood hub drawing thousands of daily visitors to its renowned restaurants (Shake Shack, Eataly), seasonal events, and green space.
- Minutes from Union Square (14th Street), Chelsea, NoMad, and Greenwich Village, providing access to a massive and diverse customer base.
- Surrounded by tech headquarters (Google, Meta, Twitter), fashion showrooms, boutique fitness studios, high-end retailers, and some of the city’s best dining and nightlife.
Spacious & High-Visibility Retail Layout:
- 2,000 SF of generous retail space — large enough for a flagship store, full-service restaurant, fitness studio, showroom, or experiential retail concept.
- Expansive storefront with excellent street-level visibility on West 18th Street, a high-traffic corridor connecting two of Manhattan’s busiest avenues.
- High ceilings and open floor plan with minimal columns, allowing for dramatic merchandising, flexible layouts, restaurant dining rooms, fitness equipment, or custom build-outs.
- Large windows providing abundant natural light and prime window display opportunities.
- Potential for back-of-house space, kitchen, storage, office areas, or basement expansion depending on configuration.
- At $15 per square foot, this represents exceptional value for retail space in the Flatiron District — significantly below many comparable spaces in this high-demand neighborhood.
Excellent Transit Access:
- Moments from the 14th Street / Sixth Avenue subway station (F, M, L) and 23rd Street station (F, M, R, W) .
- Close to the 14th Street / Union Square station (4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R, W) , one of Manhattan’s busiest transit hubs.
- Multiple bus routes serve Fifth Avenue, Sixth Avenue, and 14th Street (M1, M2, M3, M5, M7, M14, M23, M55).
- Short walk to the PATH train at 14th Street and Sixth Avenue (service to Hoboken and Jersey City).
- Convenient for Flatiron District employees, residents, shoppers, and commuters from across the city, Brooklyn, Queens, and New Jersey.
Thriving & Diverse Customer Base:
- The Flatiron District is one of New York City’s most desirable retail and business destinations, attracting a mix of tech professionals, creative agency employees, fashion industry insiders, luxury residents, NYU students, and tourists.
- High daytime foot traffic from thousands of office workers employed at nearby tech, advertising, fashion, and media companies.
- Strong evening and weekend traffic from residents of luxury buildings, Madison Square Park visitors (Shake Shack, Eataly, park events), and the area’s renowned dining and nightlife scene.
- The neighborhood attracts an affluent, trend-conscious, and well-educated customer base — ideal for premium brands, concept stores, and experiential retail.
- The Flatiron District has become a hub for direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands seeking flagship retail locations, making it one of the most exciting retail markets in Manhattan.
- Ideal for businesses such as:
- Flagship store for DTC or emerging brand
- Designer fashion or accessories boutique
- Full-service restaurant, café, or wine bar
- Boutique fitness studio (yoga, Pilates, cycling, barre, CrossFit)
- Specialty food market or gourmet grocery
- Home furnishings or design showroom
- Tech or electronics showroom
- Beauty or skincare concept shop
- Art gallery
- Event or pop-up space
Highlights:
✔ 2,000 SF of prime retail space in the Flatiron District
✔ $30,000/month — exceptional value at just $15 per square foot
✔ Expansive storefront with excellent visibility on West 18th Street
✔ Steps from Madison Square Park, Flatiron Building, Fifth Avenue, and Sixth Avenue
✔ High ceilings and open floor plan for flexible layouts (flagship, restaurant, fitness)
✔ Surrounded by tech headquarters, fashion showrooms, and luxury residential
✔ Strong daytime, evening, and weekend foot traffic
✔ Unbeatable transit access — F, M, L, N, Q, R, W, 4, 5, 6, PATH
Conclusion:
11-13 W 18th Street presents an outstanding opportunity for businesses seeking a high-visibility, spacious retail space in the heart of the Flatiron District. With 2,000 SF of flexible, high-ceiling space, a prime location on West 18th Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, and access to a dynamic, affluent, and trend-driven customer base of professionals, residents, and visitors, this property is perfect for flagship stores, restaurants, fitness studios, designer showrooms, specialty food markets, or tech retail concepts looking to thrive in one of Manhattan’s most vibrant and exciting neighborhoods — all at an exceptional value.
Contact us today to schedule a private tour and secure this premier Flatiron District retail space!