Retail

Retail Space on Amsterdam Avenue – 1726 Amsterdam Ave, Hamilton Heights

Address: 1726 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY, 10031
Price: $3,500/month
Square Feet: 600 SF
Type: Retail Space

Property Overview:

Located on Amsterdam Avenue in the historic Hamilton Heights neighborhood — one of Upper Manhattan’s most beautiful, culturally rich, and rapidly evolving areas — 1726 Amsterdam Avenue offers 600 SF of affordable retail space at exceptional value. Ideal for coffee shops, beauty salons, barbershops, small boutiques, art galleries, or service-based businesses. Situated between West 145th Street and West 146th Street, this space benefits from strong foot traffic from local residents, City College students, and commuters, as well as proximity to City College of New York (CCNY), Riverside Park, and the Hamilton Heights Historic District.

Key Features:

Prime Hamilton Heights / Amsterdam Avenue Location:

• Situated on Amsterdam Avenue, a busy north-south thoroughfare serving the Hamilton Heights neighborhood — one of Upper Manhattan’s most beautiful, historic, and rapidly evolving areas, known for its stunning pre-war architecture, tree-lined streets, landmark historic district, strong sense of community, and proximity to City College and Riverside Park.
• Located between West 145th Street and West 146th Street, placing your business in a densely populated residential and commercial corridor with strong community ties and steady foot traffic from local residents, students, and commuters.
• Just steps from City College of New York (CCNY) — a prestigious public university with over 15,000 students, faculty, and staff — generating consistent daily foot traffic and demand for food, services, and retail.
• Minutes from Hamilton Grange National Memorial (historic home of Alexander Hamilton), St. Nicholas Park, and Sugar Hill.
• Close to Riverside Park (entrance at 145th-155th Streets along Riverside Drive), offering beautiful waterfront green space, running and biking paths, and stunning Hudson River views.

High-Traffic, Neighborhood-Serving Corridor:

• Amsterdam Avenue in Hamilton Heights is a busy residential and commercial corridor, drawing a mix of local residents, CCNY students and faculty, commuters, and park visitors.
• 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 park visitors.
• 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.

Compact & Affordable Retail Layout – 600 SF:

• 600 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 Amsterdam Avenue, a busy corridor with constant pedestrian and vehicular flow.
• Functional floor plan suitable for a coffee counter with limited seating, a salon with 2-3 stations, or a small retail boutique with curated merchandise.
• Large windows providing abundant natural light and prime window display opportunities.
• At $5.83 per square foot, this represents exceptional value for retail space in this prime Hamilton Heights location.

Exceptional Value – Under $6 per Square Foot:

• At $5.83 per square foot, this is an extraordinary value for retail space in Hamilton Heights — one of the most affordable rates for retail in Manhattan.
• The combination of price, location, space, and neighborhood character makes this an unparalleled opportunity for small business owners and entrepreneurs.

Excellent Transit Access:

• Moments from the 145th Street subway station (A, B, C, D) — a 10-minute walk — providing direct express service to Midtown (15-20 minutes), the Financial District (25-30 minutes), and Brooklyn.
• Close to the 135th Street station (B, C) , 148th Street station (3) , and 137th Street – City College station (1) .
• Multiple bus routes serve Amsterdam Avenue, Broadway, and 145th Street (M4, M5, M100, M101, Bx19, Bx33).
• Short walk to the Metro-North Railroad at Harlem-125th Street station (Hudson, Harlem, and New Haven lines), providing direct access to Westchester, Connecticut, and the Bronx.
• Convenient for commuters to Midtown, the Financial District, and beyond.

Vibrant, Diverse & High-Traffic Customer Base:

• CCNY students, faculty, and staff — over 15,000 students, plus thousands of faculty and staff, creating consistent daily demand for coffee, food, services, and retail.
• Local residents — diverse community of Hamilton Heights, including longtime residents, young professionals, families, and artists.
• Medical professionals — proximity to nearby medical facilities creates additional foot traffic.
• Park visitors — daily visitors to Riverside Park and St. Nicholas Park.
• Ideal for businesses such as:
• Coffee shop or cafe
• Beauty or nail salon
• Barbershop
• Small boutique or concept store
• Art gallery or frame shop
• Tattoo or piercing studio
• Pet supply or grooming
• Flower shop
• Dental or medical office (small-format)

Highlights:
✔ 600 SF of affordable retail space in Hamilton Heights
✔ $3,500/month — exceptional value at just $5.83 per square foot
✔ Attractive storefront with good visibility on a busy residential corridor
✔ Steps from City College of New York (15,000+ students, faculty, and staff)
✔ Functional, compact layout perfect for coffee shop, salon, barbershop, or boutique
✔ Strong local residential customer base with community loyalty
✔ Excellent transit access — A, B, C, D, 1, 3 trains and Metro-North
✔ Rapidly developing neighborhood with strong community ties

Conclusion:

1726 Amsterdam Avenue offers an exceptional opportunity for small business owners and entrepreneurs seeking affordable, well-located retail space in one of Upper Manhattan’s most beautiful, historic, and rapidly evolving neighborhoods — Hamilton Heights, steps from City College of New York. With 600 SF of functional, flexible space, a prime Amsterdam Avenue location in the heart of a vibrant academic and residential community, and access to a loyal, high-traffic customer base of students, residents, and commuters, 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, strong community ties, and rapid growth — all at an extraordinary value of just $5.83 per square foot.

Contact us today to schedule a private tour and secure this Hamilton Heights retail space!