Key Features:
Prime West Village / Hudson River Waterfront Location:
- Situated on West 11th Street, a quiet, tree-lined residential block in the heart of the West Village — one of Manhattan’s most historic, charming, picturesque, and desirable neighborhoods, known for its tree-lined streets, historic townhouses, gas lamps, independent boutiques, art galleries, acclaimed restaurants, and strong sense of community.
- Located between West Street and Washington Street, placing your business just steps from the Hudson River and Hudson River Park — a beautiful waterfront green space offering running and biking paths, playgrounds, and stunning river views.
- Just steps from the Meatpacking District (just north) — home to the Whitney Museum, the High Line, luxury shopping (Dior, Chanel, Hermès), and some of the city’s best nightlife and dining.
- Minutes from Bleecker Street, Greenwich Avenue, Christopher Street, Grove Street, and Hudson Street — all lined with boutiques, restaurants, cafes, and art galleries.
- Short walk to Washington Square Park, NYU, and SoHo.
High-Traffic, Residential & Destination Neighborhood:
- The West Village is one of New York City’s most popular destinations for locals, tourists, shoppers, and diners — known for its historic charm, tree-lined streets, and world-class boutiques, restaurants, and cafes.
- West 11th Street is a quiet but desirable residential block, with steady foot traffic from local residents, dog walkers, and visitors to the nearby waterfront and Meatpacking District.
- Strong daytime foot traffic from residents and dog walkers, plus strong evening and weekend traffic from visitors to the Meatpacking District’s restaurants, bars, and nightlife.
Charming & Efficient Retail Layout:
- 650 SF of well-proportioned retail space — ideally sized for a coffee shop, beauty salon, barbershop, small boutique, or art gallery.
- Attractive storefront with good street-level visibility on West 11th Street, a quiet but charming residential block.
- Functional floor plan suitable for a coffee counter with limited seating, a salon with 2-3 stations, or a small art gallery with display space.
- Large windows providing abundant natural light and prime window display opportunities.
- Potential for original architectural details such as exposed brick or hardwood floors — adding authentic West Village character.
- At $12.31 per square foot, this represents solid value for retail space in this prime West Village location.
Excellent Transit Access:
- Moments from the 14th Street / Eighth Avenue subway station (A, C, E, L) — one of downtown Manhattan’s busiest and most convenient transit hubs — and the Christopher Street station (1) .
- Close to the Houston Street station (1) , West 4th Street station (A, B, C, D, E, F, M) , and 14th Street / Sixth Avenue station (F, M, L) .
- Short walk to the PATH train at Christopher Street (service to Hoboken) and 14th Street (service to Hoboken and Jersey City).
- Multiple bus routes serve West Street, 14th Street, and Hudson Street (M8, M11, M12, M14, M20).
- Convenient for employees, customers, and clients from across the city, Brooklyn, Queens, and New Jersey.
Affluent, Loyal & High-Traffic Customer Base:
- Local residents — the West Village is home to some of New York City’s wealthiest and most influential residents, including celebrities, finance executives, artists, writers, and professionals, with high disposable income and a preference for independent, high-quality, and unique local businesses.
- Meatpacking District visitors — luxury shoppers, tourists, and nightlife seekers visiting the nearby Meatpacking District.
- Hudson River Park visitors — joggers, dog walkers, cyclists, and families enjoying the waterfront green space.
- NYU students and faculty — thousands of students and faculty from nearby NYU (15-20 minute walk).
- Ideal for businesses such as:
- Coffee shop or cafe
- Beauty or nail salon
- Barbershop
- Small boutique or concept store
- Art gallery or frame shop
- Specialty food, chocolate, or wine shop
- Flower shop
- Pet supply or grooming
- Tattoo or piercing studio
Highlights:
✔ 650 SF of retail space in the West Village
✔ $8,000/month — solid value at $12.31 per square foot
✔ Attractive storefront with good visibility on a quiet, charming residential block
✔ Steps from Hudson River Park and the Meatpacking District
✔ Functional, flexible layout perfect for coffee shop, salon, barbershop, or gallery
✔ Strong foot traffic — residents, dog walkers, and Meatpacking District visitors
✔ Excellent transit access — A, C, E, L, 1, PATH trains and multiple bus routes
✔ Prestigious West Village address with authentic character
Conclusion:
325 W 11th Street offers a solid opportunity for small business owners and entrepreneurs seeking charming, well-located retail space in the heart of the West Village — one of Manhattan’s most historic, desirable, and charming neighborhoods, steps from Hudson River Park and the Meatpacking District. With 650 SF of functional, flexible space, a prime West 11th Street location in the West Village’s beautiful residential core, and access to a loyal, high-traffic customer base of residents, dog walkers, Meatpacking District visitors, and NYU students, this property is perfect for coffee shops, beauty salons, barbershops, small boutiques, or art galleries looking to thrive in a neighborhood known for its historic charm, independent spirit, and world-class quality of life — all at a solid value of just over $12 per square foot.
Contact us today to schedule a private tour and secure this West Village retail space!
