Retail

Prime Retail Space on Cliff Street – 15 Cliff Street, Financial District / South Street Seaport

Address: 15 Cliff Street, New York, NY, 10038
Price: $20,000/month
Square Feet: 941 SF
Type: Retail Space

Property Overview:

Located on Cliff Street in the historic Financial District / South Street Seaport neighborhood — one of downtown Manhattan’s most iconic, rapidly evolving, and heavily trafficked areas — 15 Cliff Street offers 941 SF of prime retail space at a competitive price point. Ideal for coffee shops, beauty salons, barbershops, small boutiques, art galleries, specialty food shops, or service-based businesses. Situated between Fulton Street and John Street, this space benefits from strong foot traffic from local residents, office workers, tourists, and commuters drawn to the Seaport’s historic charm, Pier 17, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Financial District’s bustling streets.

Key Features:

Prime Financial District / South Street Seaport / Cliff Street Location:

• Situated on Cliff Street, a charming, historic downtown thoroughfare in the heart of the Financial District / South Street Seaport — one of downtown Manhattan’s most iconic, rapidly evolving, and heavily trafficked neighborhoods, known for its cobblestone streets, historic buildings, waterfront attractions, and vibrant dining and entertainment scene.
• Located between Fulton Street and John Street, placing your business in a high-traffic corridor with constant pedestrian flow from local residents, office workers, tourists, commuters, and shoppers.
• Just steps from South Street Seaport (historic shopping and dining district), Pier 17 (rooftop concerts, dining, and events), the Brooklyn Bridge pedestrian entrance, and the East River Waterfront Esplanade.
• Minutes from Wall Street, the New York Stock Exchange, Fulton Street station (one of downtown Manhattan’s largest transit hubs), Brookfield Place, the Oculus / World Trade Center, and Battery Park.

High-Traffic, 24/7 Destination – Tourist, Commuter & Office Worker Hub:

• Cliff Street is a busy downtown corridor, drawing a constant flow of office workers, tourists, commuters, residents, and shoppers.
• South Street Seaport and Pier 17 attract millions of annual visitors for shopping, dining, concerts, and seasonal events.
• The Brooklyn Bridge attracts over 4 million pedestrians and cyclists annually, generating massive foot traffic along the surrounding streets.
• Strong weekday foot traffic from office workers and commuters, plus exceptionally strong evening and weekend traffic from tourists, diners, concertgoers, and bridge walkers.

Well-Proportioned Retail Layout – 941 SF:

• 941 SF of well-proportioned retail space — ideally sized for a coffee shop, beauty salon, barbershop, small boutique, art gallery, or specialty food shop.
• Attractive storefront with excellent street-level visibility on Cliff Street, a busy downtown corridor with constant pedestrian flow.
• High ceilings and open floor plan (characteristic of the area’s historic commercial buildings), allowing for creative merchandising, art displays, or custom build-outs.
• Large windows providing abundant natural light and prime window display opportunities facing Cliff Street’s steady foot traffic.
• Potential for original architectural details such as exposed brick or hardwood floors — adding authentic downtown character.
• Potential for back-of-house space, storage, fitting rooms, or office areas depending on configuration.
• At $21.25 per square foot, this represents solid value for retail space in this prime downtown location.

Excellent Transit Access – Unbeatable for Downtown:

• Moments from Fulton Street station (A, C, J, Z, 2, 3, 4, 5) — one of downtown Manhattan’s largest and busiest transit hubs.
• Close to Brooklyn Bridge – City Hall station (4, 5, 6) , Wall Street station (2, 3, 4, 5) , Broad Street station (J, Z) , and South Ferry station (1) .
• Short walk to the World Trade Center / Oculus station (E, R, W, 1, 2, 3, A, C, PATH) and the Pier 11 / Wall Street ferry terminal (NYC Ferry service to Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island).
• Multiple bus routes serve Water Street, Fulton Street, and Pearl Street (M15, M22, M55, M103).
• Unbeatable commuter convenience for employees and customers from all five boroughs, New Jersey, Long Island, and beyond.

Diverse, High-Traffic Customer Base:

• Office workers — thousands of professionals employed in nearby Financial District office towers.
• Tourists — millions of annual visitors to South Street Seaport, Pier 17, the Brooklyn Bridge, the Oculus, and Battery Park.
• Commuters — tens of thousands of daily commuters passing through Fulton Street station.
• Local residents — growing residential population of the Financial District, Seaport, and Battery Park City.
• Shoppers and diners — visitors to Seaport’s shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues.
• Ideal for businesses such as:
• Coffee shop or cafe (grab-and-go focused)
• Beauty or nail salon
• Barbershop
• Small boutique or concept store
• Art gallery or frame shop
• Specialty food, chocolate, or wine shop
• Mobile phone or electronics repair
• Pharmacy or convenience store (small-format)
• Florist or gift shop (tourist-focused)
• Tattoo or piercing studio

Highlights:
✔ 941 SF of prime retail space on Cliff Street in Financial District / South Street Seaport
✔ $20,000/month — solid value at $21.25 per square foot
✔ Attractive storefront with excellent visibility on a historic downtown corridor
✔ Steps from South Street Seaport, Pier 17, Brooklyn Bridge, and Fulton Street transit hub
✔ High ceilings and open floor plan — ideal for coffee shop, boutique, salon, or gallery
✔ Massive foot traffic — office workers, tourists, commuters, and residents
✔ Unbeatable transit access — A, C, J, Z, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 trains, PATH, and ferries
✔ Vibrant, historic, 24/7 neighborhood with iconic waterfront attractions

Conclusion:

15 Cliff Street offers an excellent opportunity for small business owners and entrepreneurs seeking prime, well-located retail space in the heart of the Financial District / South Street Seaport — one of downtown Manhattan’s most iconic, rapidly evolving, and heavily trafficked neighborhoods, steps from Pier 17, the Brooklyn Bridge, and Fulton Street station. With 941 SF of functional, flexible space, a prime Cliff Street location in the center of the Seaport’s bustling historic district, and access to a massive, diverse, high-traffic customer base of office workers, tourists, commuters, and residents, this property is perfect for coffee shops, beauty salons, barbershops, small boutiques, art galleries, or specialty food shops looking to thrive in a neighborhood known for its historic charm, waterfront energy, and year-round events — all at a solid value of just over $21 per square foot.

Contact us today to schedule a private tour and secure this premier Financial District / South Street Seaport retail space!