Key Features:
Prime Upper West Side / Broadway Location:
- Situated on Broadway, the Upper West Side’s primary commercial thoroughfare, in the heart of one of Manhattan’s most desirable, family-friendly, and beloved neighborhoods — known for its pre-war architecture, tree-lined streets, strong sense of community, and world-class cultural institutions.
- Located between West 97th Street and West 98th Street, placing your business in a high-traffic corridor with constant pedestrian flow from local residents, families, dog walkers, commuters, and tourists.
- Just steps from Central Park (entrance at 97th Street and Central Park West), offering 843 acres of green space, walking paths, playgrounds, and iconic attractions — generating foot traffic from joggers, dog walkers, families, and tourists.
- Minutes from Riverside Park (entrance at 97th Street and Riverside Drive), offering beautiful waterfront green space, running and biking paths, and stunning Hudson River views.
- Close to the American Museum of Natural History (79th Street and Central Park West) and Columbia University (116th Street and Broadway).
High-Traffic, Neighborhood-Serving Corridor:
- Broadway on the Upper West Side is a classic neighborhood retail corridor, drawing a mix of local residents, families, dog walkers, students, commuters, and tourists.
- The area is known for its strong daytime foot traffic from residents running errands and students commuting, plus strong evening and weekend traffic from families and visitors to nearby parks and restaurants.
- 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.
Exceptional Value – $6.50 per Square Foot:
- At $6.50 per square foot, this represents solid value for retail space on Broadway in the Upper West Side.
- The combination of price, location, space, and neighborhood quality makes this an attractive opportunity for small business owners and healthcare providers.
Well-Proportioned 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 good street-level visibility on Broadway, 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), fitness equipment and studio space (gym), or service stations (salon).
- 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 $6,500/month for 1,000 SF, this represents solid value for the Upper West Side.
Excellent Transit Access:
- Moments from the 96th Street subway station (1, 2, 3) on Broadway and the 96th Street station (B, C) on Central Park West.
- Close to the 103rd Street station (1) , 86th Street station (1, B, C) , and 97th Street station (B, C) .
- Multiple bus routes serve Broadway, Columbus Avenue, and Amsterdam Avenue (M5, M7, M10, M11, M96, M104).
- Convenient for Upper West Side residents, Columbia University students and faculty, and commuters from across the city.
Affluent, Diverse & High-Traffic Customer Base:
- Local residents — the Upper West Side 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 — proximity to Mount Sinai Morningside (113th Street and Amsterdam Avenue) and other medical facilities creates additional foot traffic.
- Central Park and Riverside Park visitors — millions of annual visitors to both parks generate foot traffic, particularly on weekends and holidays.
- Columbia University students and faculty — thousands of students, faculty, and staff from Columbia University (just north) create consistent daily demand for food, coffee, services, and retail.
- 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
- Coffee shop or cafe
- Pet supply or grooming
Highlights:
✔ 1,000 SF of retail space on Broadway, Upper West Side
✔ $6,500/month — solid value at $6.50 per square foot
✔ Attractive storefront with good visibility on a busy residential corridor
✔ Steps from Central Park and Riverside Park
✔ Functional, flexible layout perfect for medical practice, pharmacy, fitness studio, or salon
✔ Strong local residential customer base with community loyalty
✔ Close to Columbia University — additional foot traffic from students and faculty
✔ Excellent transit access — 1, 2, 3, B, C trains and multiple bus routes
Conclusion:
2586 Broadway offers a solid opportunity for healthcare providers, fitness operators, and small business owners seeking affordable, well-located retail space in the heart of the Upper West Side — one of Manhattan’s most beloved, family-friendly, and desirable neighborhoods. With 1,000 SF of functional, flexible space, a prime Broadway location steps from Central Park and Riverside Park, and access to a loyal, high-traffic customer base of residents, students, and park visitors, this property is perfect for medical and dental practices, physical therapy clinics, pharmacies, fitness studios, or beauty salons looking to thrive in a neighborhood known for its strong sense of community and quality of life — all at a competitive price point of $6.50 per square foot.
Contact us today to schedule a private tour and secure this Upper West Side retail space!
