Key Features:
Prime Chelsea / West Chelsea / 9th Avenue Location:
- Situated on 9th Avenue, a vibrant north-south thoroughfare that serves as a commercial spine for Chelsea and West Chelsea — one of Manhattan’s most dynamic, desirable, and rapidly evolving neighborhoods, known for its world-class art galleries, the High Line, luxury residential buildings, and vibrant dining and nightlife.
- Located between West 24th Street and West 25th Street, placing your business in a high-traffic corridor with constant foot traffic from local residents, office workers, art enthusiasts, High Line visitors, and tourists.
- Just steps from the High Line (entrance at 23rd-24th Streets and 10th Avenue) — one of New York City’s most beloved public parks, attracting over 8 million visitors annually for walking, art installations, and stunning city views.
- Minutes from Chelsea Market (15th-16th Streets between 9th and 10th Avenues), a historic food hall and shopping destination, and the Meatpacking District (just south), home to the Whitney Museum, luxury shopping (Dior, Chanel, Hermès), and some of the city’s best nightlife.
- Close to Hudson River Park (entrance at 24th Street and West Street), offering beautiful waterfront green space, running and biking paths, and stunning river views.
- Surrounded by a vibrant mix of art galleries (Gagosian, Pace, David Zwirner, and dozens more), boutique fitness studios (Equinox, Barry’s, Rumble), acclaimed restaurants, cafés, and grocery stores (Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Westside Market).
High-Traffic, Neighborhood-Serving Corridor:
- 9th Avenue in Chelsea is a busy commercial corridor, drawing a mix of local residents, office workers, art gallery visitors, High Line tourists, shoppers, and commuters.
- The area is known for its strong daytime foot traffic from office workers and art enthusiasts, plus strong evening and weekend traffic from visitors to Chelsea’s renowned restaurants, bars, and the High Line.
Well-Proportioned Retail Layout – 1,444 SF:
- 1,444 SF of generous retail space — ideally sized for a fitness center, medical or dental practice, urgent care center, pharmacy, beauty salon, or art gallery.
- Attractive storefront with good street-level visibility on 9th Avenue, a busy corridor with constant pedestrian and vehicular flow.
- Functional floor plan suitable for fitness equipment and studio space (gym), exam rooms and reception area (medical practice), retail displays and checkout (pharmacy), 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 $7.62 per square foot, this represents solid value for retail space in this prime Chelsea location.
Excellent Transit Access:
- Moments from the 23rd Street subway station (1) on Seventh Avenue and the 23rd Street station (C, E) on Eighth Avenue.
- Close to the 18th Street station (1) , 14th Street / Eighth Avenue station (A, C, E, L) , and 14th Street / Union Square station (4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R, W) .
- Short walk to the PATH train at 14th Street and 23rd Street (service to Hoboken and Jersey City).
- Multiple bus routes serve 9th Avenue, 10th Avenue, and 23rd Street (M11, M12, M23, M14).
- Convenient for employees, customers, and clients from across the city, Brooklyn, Queens, and New Jersey.
Diverse, High-Traffic Customer Base:
- Local residents — affluent community of Chelsea, West Chelsea, and surrounding neighborhoods, including young professionals, families, artists, and longtime residents.
- Office workers — thousands of professionals employed in nearby corporate offices, tech companies (Google, Meta have offices nearby), creative agencies, and art galleries.
- Art enthusiasts — Chelsea’s gallery district draws a global audience of art collectors, curators, and enthusiasts.
- High Line visitors — millions of annual visitors to the High Line, many of whom pass through the 9th Avenue corridor.
- Tourists — visitors to the High Line, Chelsea Market, and the Meatpacking District.
- Ideal for businesses such as:
- Fitness center (gym, yoga, Pilates, cycling)
- Medical or dental practice
- Urgent care or walk-in clinic
- Pharmacy or drugstore
- Beauty or nail salon
- Art gallery or exhibition space
- Coffee shop or cafe
- Pet supply or grooming
Highlights:
✔ 1,444 SF of retail space on 9th Avenue in Chelsea / West Chelsea
✔ $11,000/month — solid value at $7.62 per square foot
✔ Attractive storefront with good visibility on a vibrant dining and retail corridor
✔ Steps from the High Line, Chelsea Market, and art galleries
✔ Functional, flexible layout perfect for fitness, medical practice, pharmacy, or salon
✔ Strong foot traffic — residents, office workers, art enthusiasts, High Line visitors, and tourists
✔ Excellent transit access — 1, C, E, A, L, PATH trains and multiple bus routes
Conclusion:
235 9th Avenue offers a solid opportunity for fitness operators, healthcare providers, and small business owners seeking well-located, affordable retail space in the heart of Chelsea — one of Manhattan’s most dynamic, desirable, and centrally located neighborhoods, steps from the High Line and Chelsea Market. With 1,444 SF of functional, flexible space, a prime 9th Avenue location in the center of Chelsea’s vibrant gallery and dining district, and access to a diverse, high-traffic customer base of residents, office workers, art enthusiasts, and tourists, this property is perfect for fitness centers, medical and dental practices, pharmacies, beauty salons, or art galleries looking to thrive in a neighborhood known for its art, culture, dining, and vibrant energy — all at a solid value of under $8 per square foot.
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