Retail

Prime Retail Space on East 11th Street – 57-59 E 11th Street, Greenwich Village

Address: 57-59 E 11th Street, New York, NY, 10003
Price: $80,000/month
Square Feet: 4,322 SF
Type: Retail Space

Property Overview:

Located on East 11th Street in the heart of Greenwich Village — one of Manhattan’s most historic, desirable, and culturally rich neighborhoods — 57-59 E 11th Street offers 4,322 SF of expansive retail space at a competitive price point. This space is ideal for fitness centers (gyms, climbing walls, cycling studios), art galleries, event spaces, showrooms, specialty food markets, entertainment venues, or experiential retail concepts. Situated between University Place and Broadway, this property benefits from proximity to NYU, Union Square, Washington Square Park, and some of the city’s best dining, shopping, and transit.

Key Features:

Prime Greenwich Village / East 11th Street Location:

• Situated on East 11th Street, a charming, tree-lined block in the heart of Greenwich Village — one of Manhattan’s most historic, desirable, and culturally rich neighborhoods, known for its tree-lined streets, historic townhouses, vibrant arts scene, and strong sense of community.
• Located between University Place and Broadway, placing your business in a high-traffic corridor with constant foot traffic from NYU students, residents, professionals, and tourists.
• Just steps from Union Square (14th Street) — one of Manhattan’s most beloved public spaces, featuring the famous Greenmarket farmers’ market (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays), seasonal holiday markets, concerts, and festivals.
• Minutes from Washington Square Park, NYU’s main campus, Astor Place, Fifth Avenue, and SoHo.
• Surrounded by a vibrant mix of NYU buildings, boutique fitness studios, acclaimed restaurants, cafés, bookstores (including The Strand), art galleries, and boutique retail.

Large-Format, Flexible Retail Layout:

• 4,322 SF of generous retail space — ideal for a fitness center, art gallery, event space, showroom, specialty food market, entertainment venue, or experiential retail concept.
• Expansive storefront with excellent street-level visibility on East 11th Street, a heavily trafficked pedestrian and vehicular corridor.
• High ceilings and open floor plan with minimal columns, allowing for easy customization to fit various business needs — from fitness equipment and climbing walls to art displays, dining layouts, or stage setups.
• Large windows providing abundant natural light and prime window display opportunities.
• Potential for multiple levels, back-of-house space, storage, office areas, or a kitchen depending on configuration.
• Loading access available — ideal for specialty food markets, entertainment concepts, or wholesale operations.
• At $18.50 per square foot, this represents solid value for a 4,322 SF retail space in this prime Greenwich Village location.

Excellent Transit Access:

• Moments from the 14th Street / Union Square subway station (4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R, W) — one of Manhattan’s busiest and most convenient transit hubs.
• Close to the Astor Place station (6) , 8th Street / NYU station (N, R, W) , 3rd Avenue station (L) , and First Avenue station (L) .
• Short walk to the PATH train at 14th Street and Sixth Avenue (service to Hoboken and Jersey City) and 9th Street (service to Hoboken).
• Multiple bus routes serve Broadway, University Place, and 14th Street (M1, M2, M3, M5, M7, M8, M14, M55).
• Convenient for Greenwich Village and East Village residents, NYU students and faculty, and commuters from across the city, Brooklyn, and New Jersey.

Diverse, High-Traffic Customer Base:

• NYU students, faculty, and staff — over 50,000 students, plus thousands of faculty and staff, creating consistent daily demand for food, coffee, services, fitness, and retail.
• Union Square visitors — thousands of daily visitors to the Greenmarket, holiday markets, and seasonal events.
• Local residents — dense, diverse, and affluent population of Greenwich Village, East Village, and surrounding neighborhoods, including young professionals, families, artists, and longtime residents.
• Tourists — visitors to Union Square, Washington Square Park, and the West Village.
• Ideal for businesses such as:
• Fitness center (gym, climbing gym, cycling studio, yoga, CrossFit)
• Art gallery or exhibition hall
• Event space or entertainment venue
• Showroom or design center
• Specialty food market or grocery
• Experiential retail or brand flagship
• Performance venue or music club
• Dance or yoga studio
• Wholesale showroom

Highlights:
✔ 4,322 SF of expansive retail space in Greenwich Village
✔ $80,000/month — solid value at $18.50 per square foot
✔ Expansive storefront with excellent visibility on East 11th Street
✔ Steps from Union Square (Greenmarket, holiday markets, concerts) and NYU
✔ High ceilings and open floor plan — ideal for fitness, gallery, event space, or market
✔ Loading access available
✔ Strong, diverse, 24/7 foot traffic — students, residents, young professionals, and tourists
✔ Excellent transit access — 4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R, W trains and multiple bus routes

Conclusion:

57-59 E 11th Street offers an outstanding opportunity for businesses seeking large-format, flexible retail space in the heart of Greenwich Village — one of Manhattan’s most historic, desirable, and culturally rich neighborhoods. With 4,322 SF of flexible, high-ceiling space, a prime East 11th Street location steps from Union Square and NYU, and access to a diverse, high-energy, 24/7 customer base of students, residents, young professionals, and tourists, this property is perfect for fitness centers, art galleries, event spaces, showrooms, specialty food markets, or experiential retail concepts looking to thrive in one of New York City’s most beloved downtown neighborhoods — all at a solid value of under $19 per square foot.

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