Retail

Prime Retail Space on Park Avenue – 1225 Park Avenue, Carnegie Hill / Upper East Side

Address: 1225 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10128
Price: $40,000/month
Square Feet: 1,300 SF
Type: Retail Space

Property Overview:

Located on prestigious Park Avenue in the heart of Carnegie Hill — one of the Upper East Side’s most exclusive and desirable neighborhoods — 1225 Park Avenue offers 1,300 SF of prime retail space at a premium price befitting this distinguished address. Ideal for luxury boutiques, art galleries, specialty food shops, beauty concept stores, fitness studios, or professional services catering to an ultra-affluent clientele. Situated between East 96th Street and 97th Street, this space benefits from one of Manhattan’s most prestigious residential corridors, with proximity to Central Park, Museum Mile, elite private schools, and some of the city’s wealthiest residents.

Key Features:

Prime Carnegie Hill / Park Avenue Location:

• Situated on Park Avenue, one of Manhattan’s most prestigious and iconic residential thoroughfares, in the heart of Carnegie Hill — an exclusive enclave known for its elegant pre-war co-ops, tree-lined medians, historic townhouses, and old-money sophistication.
• Located between East 96th Street and 97th Street, placing your business in the center of one of the Upper East Side’s most desirable and affluent neighborhoods.
• Just steps from Central Park (entrance at 96th Street and Fifth Avenue), offering 843 acres of green space, walking paths, playgrounds, and iconic attractions — generating foot traffic from joggers, dog walkers, families, and tourists.
• Minutes from Museum Mile, home to the Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met), Guggenheim Museum, Neue Galerie, Jewish Museum, and Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum — drawing millions of cultural visitors annually.
• Surrounded by some of New York City’s most prestigious private schools, including The Spence School, Brearley, Dalton, Chapin, and St. Bernard’s — attracting affluent families with significant spending power.
• Short walk to Madison Avenue luxury shopping, Fifth Avenue co-ops, and Lexington Avenue everyday conveniences.

Ultra-Affluent, Discerning Customer Base:

• Carnegie Hill is home to some of New York City’s wealthiest and most influential residents, including finance executives, real estate heirs, philanthropists, celebrities, doctors, lawyers, and old-money families.
• Park Avenue attracts a discerning, sophisticated shopper who values quality, craftsmanship, exclusivity, and personalized service — and is willing to pay a premium for it.
• The proximity to Museum Mile draws a cultured, affluent international tourist base, including art collectors, museum patrons, and luxury travelers.
• The concentration of elite private schools generates consistent daily foot traffic from parents (many with significant disposable income) and children.
• The neighborhood’s quiet, residential, old-money character makes it ideal for businesses that prioritize discretion, elegance, and a loyal local clientele.

Spacious & High-End Retail Layout:

• 1,300 SF of generous retail space — perfectly sized for a luxury boutique, art gallery, specialty food shop, beauty concept store, fitness studio, or professional service.
• Attractive storefront with excellent street-level visibility on Park Avenue, one of Manhattan’s most prestigious residential thoroughfares.
• High ceilings and open floor plan, allowing for elegant merchandising, art displays, or custom millwork befitting a luxury brand.
• Large windows providing abundant natural light and prime window display opportunities facing Park Avenue’s sophisticated pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
• Potential for original architectural details such as hardwood floors, decorative moldings, or pre-war character — adding authenticity and charm.
• At $30.77 per square foot, this price reflects the premium nature of a Park Avenue address in Carnegie Hill — competitive for this exclusive corridor.

Excellent Transit Access:

• Moments from the 96th Street subway station (4, 5, 6) on Lexington Avenue, providing direct access to the entire East Side of Manhattan and Grand Central Terminal.
• Close to the 96th Street station (Q) on Second Avenue, the 96th Street station (1, 2, 3) on Broadway, and the 96th Street station (B, C) on Central Park West.
• Multiple bus routes serve Park Avenue, Madison Avenue, Fifth Avenue, and 96th Street (M1, M2, M3, M4, M96, M86-SBS, M101, M102, M103).
• Short walk to the crosstown M96 bus to Riverside Park and the West Side.
• Convenient for Carnegie Hill and Upper East Side residents, museum visitors, private school families, and commuters from across the city.

Ideal Business Types:
This prime Park Avenue retail space is perfect for:

• Luxury fashion or accessories boutique (apparel, handbags, shoes, scarves)
• Contemporary or fine art gallery
• Specialty food, wine, or chocolate shop (artisanal, gourmet, curated)
• Prestige beauty or fragrance concept store
• Home fragrance or apothecary
• Luxury children’s boutique
• Interior design studio (retail-facing)
• Art advisory or art appraisal service
• High-end florist or gift shop
• Boutique fitness or yoga studio
• Dental or medical office (high-end, patient-facing)

Highlights:
✔ 1,300 SF of prime retail space on Park Avenue in Carnegie Hill
✔ $40,000/month — premium Park Avenue address at $30.77 per square foot
✔ Attractive storefront with excellent visibility on one of Manhattan’s most prestigious residential thoroughfares
✔ Steps from Central Park and Museum Mile (The Met, Guggenheim, Neue Galerie)
✔ High ceilings and open floor plan for elegant luxury merchandising
✔ Surrounded by historic townhouses, pre-war co-ops, and elite private schools
✔ Ultra-affluent, sophisticated, old-money local customer base plus cultured international tourists
✔ Excellent transit access — 4, 5, 6, Q trains and multiple bus routes

Conclusion:

1225 Park Avenue offers a rare and exceptional opportunity for luxury brands, art dealers, specialty retailers, and professional service providers seeking a prestigious retail presence on one of Manhattan’s most coveted residential thoroughfares — Park Avenue in Carnegie Hill. With 1,300 SF of elegant, flexible space, a prime location steps from Central Park and Museum Mile, and access to an ultra-affluent, sophisticated, and loyal customer base of residents, museum patrons, and private school families, this property is perfect for luxury boutiques, art galleries, specialty food shops, beauty concept stores, or professional services looking to establish a distinguished presence on Park Avenue in one of Manhattan’s most exclusive and desirable neighborhoods.

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