Retail

Prime Retail Space on Rivington Street – 161 Rivington Street, Lower East Side

Address: 161 Rivington Street, New York, NY, 10002
Price: $12,000/month
Square Feet: 600 SF
Type: Retail Space

Property Overview:

Located on Rivington Street in the heart of the Lower East Side — one of downtown Manhattan’s most vibrant, trend-driven, and culturally rich neighborhoods — 161 Rivington Street offers 600 SF of prime retail space at a premium price befitting this high-traffic, fashionable corridor. Ideal for boutiques, beauty salons, barbershops, coffee shops, art galleries, or service-based businesses. Situated between Clinton Street and Attorney Street, this space benefits from proximity to Essex Crossing, the New Museum, and some of the city’s best dining, nightlife, and shopping.

Key Features:

Prime Lower East Side / Rivington Street Location:

• Situated on Rivington Street, one of the Lower East Side’s most fashionable, trend-driven, and heavily trafficked corridors, known for its independent boutiques, concept stores, art galleries, cocktail bars, and acclaimed restaurants. Rivington Street has long been at the epicenter of the neighborhood’s creative and retail renaissance.
• Located between Clinton Street and Attorney Street, placing your business in a high-traffic corridor with constant pedestrian flow from local residents, young professionals, artists, and tourists.
• Just steps from Essex Crossing — a massive, transformative mixed-use development featuring luxury rentals, a Regal Cinemas, the Market Line food hall (over 40 vendors), and the new home of the historic Essex Street Market.
• Minutes from the New Museum of Contemporary Art (Bowery and Prince Street), Sara D. Roosevelt Park, and the East River Waterfront.

High-Traffic, Trend-Driven Corridor:

• Rivington Street is one of downtown Manhattan’s most desirable retail corridors, attracting a young, creative, fashion-forward, and high-spending clientele — including influencers, artists, designers, young professionals, and international tourists seeking unique, independent brands and authentic downtown experiences.
• The area’s independent, anti-chain ethos makes it ideal for unique, locally-owned businesses that offer authenticity, curation, and personalized service.
• Strong foot traffic throughout the day, with particularly high energy and pedestrian flow on weekends from shoppers, diners, and nightlife seekers.

Compact & Efficient Retail Layout – 600 SF:

• 600 SF of well-proportioned retail space — ideally sized for a boutique, beauty salon, barbershop, coffee shop, or art gallery.
• Attractive storefront with excellent street-level visibility on Rivington Street, a heavily trafficked pedestrian corridor.
• High ceilings and open floor plan (characteristic of the Lower East Side’s historic tenement buildings), allowing for creative merchandising, art displays, or custom build-outs.
• Large windows providing abundant natural light and prime window display opportunities facing Rivington Street’s steady foot traffic.
• Potential for original architectural details such as exposed brick, tin ceilings, or hardwood floors — adding authentic Lower East Side character.
• Potential for back-of-house space, storage, or fitting rooms depending on configuration.
• At $20 per square foot, this price reflects the premium nature of this prime Lower East Side location.

Excellent Transit Access:

• Moments from the Delancey Street / Essex Street subway station (F, M, J, Z) , providing direct connections to Midtown, Brooklyn, and Queens.
• Close to the Second Avenue station (F) , East Broadway station (F) , and Grand Street station (B, D) .
• Multiple bus routes serve Rivington Street, Houston Street, and Essex Street (M9, M14, M15, M21, B39).
• Short walk to the Williamsburg Bridge, providing easy access for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers coming from Brooklyn (Williamsburg, Bushwick).
• Convenient for Lower East Side residents, Brooklyn commuters, and visitors from across the city.

Trend-Conscious, High-Spending Customer Base:

• Young professionals and creatives — the Lower East Side attracts a young, creative, fashion-forward crowd, including artists, designers, influencers, and tech workers.
• Art enthusiasts — the New Museum and surrounding art galleries draw a global audience of collectors, curators, and art enthusiasts.
• Essex Crossing visitors — residents of new luxury buildings, moviegoers, and food enthusiasts from across the city.
• Local residents — diverse community of the Lower East Side, including longtime residents, young professionals, and families.
• Tourists — visitors to the Lower East Side’s legendary nightlife, dining, and cultural attractions.
• Ideal for businesses such as:
• Independent boutique or concept store (apparel, accessories, vintage)
• Beauty or nail salon (trend-focused)
• Barbershop
• Coffee shop or bubble tea shop
• Art gallery or frame shop
• Tattoo or piercing studio
• Flower shop
• Pop-up or rotating concept space
• Fragrance or apothecary

Highlights:
✔ 600 SF of prime retail space on Rivington Street, Lower East Side
✔ $12,000/month — premium location at $20 per square foot
✔ Attractive storefront with excellent visibility on a fashion-forward, trend-driven corridor
✔ Steps from Essex Crossing, the New Museum, and the Williamsburg Bridge
✔ High ceilings and authentic Lower East Side character (exposed brick, tin ceilings)
✔ Surrounded by independent boutiques, concept stores, cocktail bars, and acclaimed restaurants
✔ Strong, fashionable, high-spending foot traffic — influencers, artists, designers, young professionals, and tourists
✔ Excellent transit access — F, M, J, Z, B, D trains and Williamsburg Bridge

Conclusion:

161 Rivington Street offers an exceptional opportunity for boutique owners, beauty professionals, barbers, and creative entrepreneurs seeking prime, high-visibility retail space in the heart of the Lower East Side — one of downtown Manhattan’s most vibrant, fashionable, and culturally rich neighborhoods, steps from Essex Crossing and the New Museum. With 600 SF of efficient, character-rich space, a prime Rivington Street location in the center of the Lower East Side’s trendy retail and nightlife district, and access to a diverse, high-spending, trend-conscious customer base of young professionals, artists, influencers, and tourists, this property is perfect for boutiques, beauty salons, barbershops, coffee shops, or art galleries looking to thrive in a neighborhood known for its independent spirit, creative energy, and legendary street life — at a premium price befitting this prime location.

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