Retail

Prime Retail Space on Second Avenue – 1631 Second Ave, Yorkville / Upper East Side

Address: 1631 Second Avenue, New York, NY, 10028
Price: $30,000/month
Square Feet: 1,000 SF
Type: Retail Space

Property Overview:

Located on Second Avenue in the charming Yorkville neighborhood of the Upper East Side, 1631 Second Avenue offers 1,000 SF of prime retail space at a premium price befitting this high-traffic, affluent residential corridor. Ideal for medical and dental practices, physical therapy clinics, pharmacies, fitness studios, beauty salons, specialty food markets, or service-based businesses. Situated between East 84th Street and East 85th Street, this space benefits from proximity to Carl Schurz Park, the East River waterfront, Asphalt Green, and some of the city’s best dining, shopping, and transit.

Key Features:

Prime Yorkville / Upper East Side Location:

• Situated on Second Avenue, a major north-south thoroughfare serving the Yorkville neighborhood of the Upper East Side — one of Manhattan’s most desirable, family-friendly, and community-oriented neighborhoods, known for its pre-war architecture, tree-lined streets, strong sense of community, and excellent value.
• Located between East 84th Street and East 85th Street, placing your business in a densely populated residential and medical corridor with strong daytime and evening foot traffic.
• Just steps from Carl Schurz Park (86th-90th Streets along the East River), a beloved waterfront green space featuring walking paths, playgrounds, dog runs, and stunning East River views — home to Gracie Mansion (the official residence of the Mayor of New York City).
• Minutes from the East River Promenade, offering beautiful waterfront walking, running, and biking paths with stunning views of the Queensboro Bridge, Roosevelt Island, and Long Island City.
• Close to Gracie Mansion, Asphalt Green (a community fitness and sports center at 91st Street and York Avenue), and John Jay Park.

High-Traffic, Neighborhood-Serving Corridor:

• Second Avenue in Yorkville is a busy residential and commercial corridor, drawing a mix of local residents, families, dog walkers, medical professionals, fitness enthusiasts, and park visitors.
• The area is known for its strong daytime foot traffic from residents running errands, plus strong evening and weekend traffic from families, dog walkers, and visitors to Carl Schurz Park and Asphalt Green.
• The neighborhood’s strong sense of community and loyalty to local businesses make it ideal for businesses that rely on repeat clientele and word-of-mouth referrals.

Medical & Fitness Proximity:

• Located within easy reach of world-class medical institutions:
• Weill Cornell Medical Center (68th Street and York Avenue)
• NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital (68th Street and York Avenue)
• Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) — #1 in orthopedics nationwide
• Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
• Asphalt Green (91st Street and York Avenue) is a major community fitness and sports center attracting thousands of members and visitors daily — generating consistent demand for fitness-related retail and services.

Spacious & Versatile Retail Layout:

• 1,000 SF of well-proportioned retail space — ideally sized for a medical or dental practice, physical therapy clinic, pharmacy, fitness studio, beauty salon, or specialty food market.
• Attractive storefront with excellent street-level visibility on Second Avenue, a busy corridor with constant pedestrian and vehicular flow.
• Functional floor plan suitable for exam rooms and reception area (medical practice), retail displays and checkout (pharmacy/market), or fitness equipment and studio space (gym).
• Large windows providing abundant natural light — a valuable feature for patient-facing medical practices and wellness studios.
• Potential for back-of-house space, storage, or office areas depending on configuration.
• At $30 per square foot, this price reflects the premium nature of this location — competitive for this affluent Upper East Side neighborhood.

Excellent Transit Access:

• Close to the 86th Street subway station (4, 5, 6) on Lexington Avenue (approximately a 10-minute walk), providing direct access to the entire East Side of Manhattan and Grand Central Terminal.
• Short walk to the 86th Street station (Q) on Second Avenue, providing access to the Second Avenue Subway.
• Multiple bus routes serve Second Avenue, First Avenue, and 86th Street (M15, M31, M79-SBS, M86-SBS).
• Convenient for Upper East Side residents, medical professionals, hospital employees, patients, families, and fitness enthusiasts.

Affluent, High-Demand Customer Base:

• Local residents — Yorkville is home to some of New York City’s wealthiest and most established residents, including finance executives, medical professionals, lawyers, philanthropists, and families.
• Medical professionals and patients — proximity to world-class hospitals creates consistent demand for medical practices, physical therapy, pharmacies, and patient-serving retail.
• Asphalt Green members — thousands of fitness enthusiasts who visit the community fitness center daily, generating demand for fitness and wellness-related retail.
• Carl Schurz Park visitors — daily visitors to the park, including dog walkers, families, and joggers.
• Ideal for businesses such as:
• Medical or dental practice (primary care, pediatrics, dermatology, dentistry)
• Physical therapy or rehabilitation center
• Pharmacy or drugstore
• Boutique fitness or yoga studio
• Beauty or nail salon
• Specialty food market or grocery
• Pet supply or grooming
• Coffee shop or cafe (patient and staff-friendly)

Highlights:
✔ 1,000 SF of prime retail space on Second Avenue in Yorkville
✔ $30,000/month — premium location at $30 per square foot
✔ Attractive storefront with excellent visibility on a busy Upper East Side corridor
✔ Steps from Carl Schurz Park, Asphalt Green, and the East River waterfront
✔ Close to world-class hospitals (Weill Cornell, NY-Presbyterian, HSS, MSK)
✔ Ideal for medical/dental practice, physical therapy, pharmacy, or fitness studio
✔ Functional layout with potential for exam rooms, reception, and storage
✔ Large windows with abundant natural light
✔ Affluent, loyal, high-demand customer base — residents, medical professionals, patients, and fitness enthusiasts
✔ Excellent transit access — 4, 5, 6, Q trains and multiple bus routes

Conclusion:

1631 Second Avenue offers a prime opportunity for healthcare providers, fitness operators, and small business owners seeking premium retail space in one of the Upper East Side’s most desirable, family-friendly neighborhoods — Yorkville. With 1,000 SF of functional, flexible space, a prime Second Avenue location steps from Carl Schurz Park, Asphalt Green, and world-class hospitals, and access to an affluent, loyal, high-demand customer base of residents, medical professionals, patients, and fitness enthusiasts, this property is perfect for medical and dental practices, physical therapy clinics, pharmacies, or fitness studios looking to thrive in one of Manhattan’s most prestigious residential neighborhoods — at a premium price befitting this prime location.

Contact us today to schedule a private tour and secure this premier Upper East Side retail space!