Key Features:
Prime Lower East Side / Chinatown Location:
- Situated on East Broadway, a major east-west thoroughfare that connects the Lower East Side (east) and Chinatown (west) — two of downtown Manhattan’s most vibrant, diverse, and densely populated neighborhoods.
- Located between Forsyth Street and Eldridge Street, placing your business at the center of a high-traffic commercial and residential corridor.
- Just steps from Sara D. Roosevelt Park, a bustling public space featuring basketball courts, soccer fields, community gardens, a dog run, and playgrounds — drawing hundreds of daily visitors from the surrounding community.
- Minutes from Essex Crossing — a massive, transformative mixed-use development featuring luxury rentals, a Regal Cinemas, the Market Line food hall, and the new Essex Street Market.
- Close to East Broadway subway station (F) , Grand Street station (B, D) , and Delancey Street / Essex Street station (F, M, J, Z) .
- Short walk to Chinatown’s bustling streets (Canal Street, Mott Street, Grand Street), offering incredible dining, grocery stores, and retail — from dim sum and hand-pulled noodles to herbal shops and fish markets.
Expansive & Flexible Retail Layout:
- 2,500 SF of generous retail space — ideal for a supermarket, grocery store, fitness center, wholesale showroom, event space, art gallery, medical office, or large-format retail concept.
- Attractive storefront with good street-level visibility on East Broadway, a busy corridor with constant pedestrian and vehicular flow.
- High ceilings and open floor plan with minimal columns, allowing for easy customization to fit various business needs — from grocery shelving and checkout lanes to fitness equipment and art displays.
- 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 $7.12 per square foot, this represents exceptional value for retail space in this downtown location — significantly below market average.
Exceptional Value – Under $7.15 per Square Foot:
- At $7.12 per square foot, this is exceptional value for a 2,500 SF retail space in the Lower East Side / Chinatown neighborhood.
- The combination of price, location, space, and diverse customer base makes this an outstanding opportunity for retailers, wholesalers, and service providers.
Excellent Transit Access:
- Moments from the East Broadway subway station (F) , providing direct access to Midtown, Brooklyn, and Queens.
- Close to the Grand Street station (B, D) , Delancey Street / Essex Street station (F, M, J, Z) , and Canal Street station (N, Q, R, W, 6, J, Z) .
- Multiple bus routes serve East Broadway, Grand Street, and Allen Street (M9, M15, M22, M103, B39).
- Short walk to the Manhattan Bridge and Williamsburg Bridge, providing easy access for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers coming from Brooklyn.
- Convenient for Lower East Side and Chinatown residents, Brooklyn commuters, and shoppers from across the city.
Diverse, Dense & High-Traffic Customer Base:
- Residents — the Lower East Side and Chinatown are two of Manhattan’s most densely populated neighborhoods, with a diverse mix of longtime residents (many from Chinese, Latino, and Eastern European communities), young professionals, artists, families, and NYU students.
- Shoppers — Chinatown attracts thousands of daily shoppers seeking fresh produce, seafood, meats, herbs, and specialty goods at its many markets and stores.
- Essex Crossing (just a few blocks away) generates significant foot traffic from residents, moviegoers, food hall visitors, and shoppers.
- Park visitors — Sara D. Roosevelt Park draws daily visitors from basketball players, soccer teams, dog walkers, families, and community events.
- Tourists — the Lower East Side and Chinatown are popular destinations for tourists seeking authentic dining, cultural experiences, and historic sites (Tenement Museum, Katz’s Delicatessen).
- Ideal for businesses such as:
- Supermarket or grocery store
- Fresh produce or seafood market
- Fitness center or gym
- Wholesale showroom or distribution center
- Art gallery or exhibition space
- Medical or dental practice (large-format)
- Urgent care or walk-in clinic
- Specialty food market (Asian, Latin, or Mediterranean)
- Event space or community center
- Dance or yoga studio
- Pharmacy or drugstore
Highlights:
✔ 2,500 SF of expansive retail space in Lower East Side / Chinatown
✔ $17,800/month — exceptional value at just $7.12 per square foot
✔ Attractive storefront on East Broadway, a major downtown corridor
✔ Steps from Sara D. Roosevelt Park, Essex Crossing, and multiple subway stations
✔ High ceilings and open floor plan — ideal for supermarket, gym, showroom, or gallery
✔ Diverse, dense, and loyal customer base — longtime residents, young professionals, students, shoppers, and tourists
✔ Excellent transit access — F, B, D, M, J, Z trains and multiple bus routes
✔ Rapidly developing neighborhood with significant new investment (Essex Crossing)
Conclusion:
100 E Broadway offers an exceptional opportunity for retailers, wholesalers, fitness operators, and service providers seeking large-format, affordable retail space in the heart of the Lower East Side / Chinatown — one of downtown Manhattan’s most vibrant, diverse, and densely populated neighborhoods. With 2,500 SF of flexible, high-ceiling space, a prime East Broadway location steps from Sara D. Roosevelt Park and Essex Crossing, and access to a diverse, loyal, and high-traffic customer base of residents, shoppers, students, and tourists, this property is perfect for supermarkets, grocery stores, fitness centers, wholesale showrooms, art galleries, or medical offices looking to thrive in a neighborhood known for its authenticity, diversity, and community energy — all at an exceptional value of just over $7 per square foot.
Contact us today to schedule a private tour and secure this premier Lower East Side / Chinatown retail space!
