Retail

Retail Space on East 14th Street – 536 E 14th Street, East Village / Stuyvesant Town

Address: 536 East 14th Street, New York, NY, 10009
Price: $4,000/month
Square Feet: 400 SF
Type: Retail Space

Property Overview:

Located on East 14th Street in the East Village / Stuyvesant Town neighborhood — one of downtown Manhattan’s most vibrant, diverse, and conveniently located areas — 536 E 14th Street offers 400 SF of compact retail space at an exceptional value. Ideal for coffee shops, beauty salons, barbershops, small boutiques, art galleries, or service-based businesses. Situated between Avenue A and Avenue B, this space benefits from strong foot traffic from local residents, NYU students, medical professionals, and visitors drawn to the East Village’s legendary dining, nightlife, and independent boutiques, as well as proximity to Stuyvesant Town, Tompkins Square Park, and the East River waterfront.

Key Features:

Prime East Village / Stuyvesant Town / East 14th Street Location:

• Situated on East 14th Street, a major east-west thoroughfare that serves as a commercial spine connecting the East Village (west), Stuyvesant Town (east), and Alphabet City (south) — one of downtown Manhattan’s most vibrant, diverse, and centrally located areas.
• Located between Avenue A and Avenue B, placing your business in a densely populated residential and commercial corridor with strong community ties and steady foot traffic from local residents, students, medical professionals, and commuters.
• Just steps from Stuyvesant Town — a large, bustling residential community with thousands of residents — generating consistent daily demand for services and retail.
• Minutes from Tompkins Square Park (7th-10th Streets between Avenues A and B), a beloved neighborhood hub featuring a farmers’ market (Sundays), dog run, playgrounds, concerts, and community events — generating strong foot traffic from dog walkers, families, skateboarders, and park visitors.
• Close to NYU Langone Medical Center (First Avenue between 30th-34th Streets), Bellevue Hospital, and the East River Promenade.

High-Traffic, Neighborhood-Serving Corridor:

• East 14th Street between Avenue A and Avenue B is a busy residential and commercial corridor, drawing a mix of local residents, Stuyvesant Town residents, medical professionals, students, commuters, and park visitors.
• The area is known for its strong daytime foot traffic from residents running errands, medical professionals, and students, plus strong evening and weekend traffic from families, dog walkers, and visitors to nearby restaurants and parks.
• 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 – 400 SF:

• 400 SF of compact retail space — perfectly sized for a coffee shop (grab-and-go), beauty salon (1-2 stations), barbershop (1-2 chairs), small boutique, or art gallery.
• Attractive storefront with good street-level visibility on East 14th Street, a busy corridor with constant pedestrian and vehicular flow.
• Functional floor plan suitable for a coffee counter with limited seating, a small salon with 1-2 stations, or a small retail boutique with curated merchandise.
• Large windows providing abundant natural light and prime window display opportunities.
• At $10 per square foot, this represents exceptional value for retail space in this prime downtown location.

Exceptional Value – $10 per Square Foot:

• At $10 per square foot, this is an extraordinary value for retail space in the East Village — one of the most affordable rates in this desirable downtown neighborhood.
• 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 First Avenue subway station (L) , providing a direct connection to 14th Street, Union Square, Williamsburg, and Bushwick.
• Close to the 2nd Avenue station (F) , Astor Place station (6) , 8th Street/NYU station (N, R, W) , and 14th Street/Union Square station (4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R, W) .
• Multiple bus routes serve Avenue A, Avenue B, and 14th Street (M9, M14, M15, M8).
• Convenient for East Village residents, NYU students and faculty, medical professionals, and commuters from across the city and Brooklyn.

Diverse, High-Traffic Customer Base:

• Local residents — dense, diverse community of the East Village, Stuyvesant Town, and Alphabet City, including young professionals, families, artists, musicians, and longtime residents.
• Stuyvesant Town residents — thousands of residents from this large residential complex generate consistent daily demand for services and retail.
• Medical professionals and patients — proximity to NYU Langone and Bellevue hospitals creates consistent demand for patient-serving retail (coffee shops, delis, pharmacies).
• NYU students — thousands of students from nearby NYU create steady foot traffic.
• Tompkins Square Park visitors — daily visitors to the park, including dog walkers, families, and skateboarders.
• Ideal for businesses such as:
• Coffee shop or bubble tea shop
• Beauty or nail salon
• Barbershop
• Small boutique or concept store
• Art gallery or frame shop
• Pharmacy or convenience store (small-format)
• Pet supply or grooming
• Tattoo or piercing studio
• Flower shop

Highlights:
✔ 400 SF of compact retail space in the East Village / Stuyvesant Town
✔ $4,000/month — exceptional value at just $10 per square foot
✔ Attractive storefront with good visibility on a busy residential corridor
✔ Steps from Stuyvesant Town, Tompkins Square Park, and NYU Langone
✔ Functional, compact layout perfect for coffee shop, salon, barbershop, or boutique
✔ Strong, diverse foot traffic — residents, students, medical professionals, and park visitors
✔ Excellent transit access — L, F, 6, N, R, W, 4, 5, Q trains

Conclusion:

536 E 14th Street offers an exceptional opportunity for small business owners and entrepreneurs seeking affordable, compact retail space in the heart of the East Village / Stuyvesant Town — one of downtown Manhattan’s most vibrant, diverse, and conveniently located neighborhoods, steps from Stuyvesant Town, Tompkins Square Park, and NYU Langone. With 400 SF of functional, flexible space, a prime East 14th Street location in the center of a bustling residential and commercial corridor, and access to a loyal, high-traffic customer base of residents, students, medical professionals, and park visitors, this property is perfect for coffee shops, beauty salons, barbershops, small boutiques, or art galleries looking to thrive in a neighborhood known for its strong community ties, creative energy, and urban convenience — all at an extraordinary value of just $10 per square foot.

Contact us today to schedule a private tour and secure this East Village retail space!