Retail

Prime Retail Space in the East Village – 155 E 2nd Street

Address: 155 East 2nd Street, New York, NY, 10009
Price: $25,000/month
Square Feet: 1,500 SF
Type: Retail Space

Property Overview:

Located in the heart of the East Village / Alphabet City, 155 E 2nd Street offers 1,500 SF of prime retail space at a competitive price point. Ideal for restaurants, boutiques, art galleries, fitness studios, or service-based businesses. Situated between Avenue A and Avenue B, this space benefits from strong foot traffic from local residents, NYU students, artists, and visitors drawn to the East Village’s legendary dining, nightlife, and independent boutiques.

The building is a pre-war walk-up cooperative originally constructed in 1900 and renovated in 1988 . It features a total of two commercial units and 20 residential units .

Key Features:

Prime East Village / Alphabet City Location:

• Located on a quiet residential block in one of downtown Manhattan’s most vibrant and culturally rich neighborhoods
• Minutes from Tompkins Square Park — a beloved neighborhood hub featuring a farmers’ market, dog run, playgrounds, and community events
• Short walk to St. Mark’s Place, First Avenue, Second Avenue, and the Lower East Side

Well-Proportioned Retail Layout – 1,500 SF:

• Spacious, open floor plan suitable for a wide variety of retail, dining, or service-based concepts
• High ceilings and large windows providing abundant natural light
• Situated in a building with two commercial units and a strong residential base of 20 units

High-Traffic, 24/7 Neighborhood:

• The East Village is a true 24/7 destination with strong foot traffic from residents, students, artists, and visitors
• Tompkins Square Park draws daily visitors for dog walking, concerts, and the weekly farmers’ market
• The neighborhood’s independent, anti-chain ethos makes it ideal for unique, locally-owned businesses

Excellent Transit Access:

• Moments from the First Avenue subway station (L) , providing direct access to 14th Street, Union Square, Williamsburg, and Bushwick
• Close to the 2nd Avenue station (F) , Astor Place station (6) , and 8th Street/NYU station (N, R, W)

Diverse, High-Traffic Customer Base:

• Local residents — diverse community of young professionals, families, artists, and musicians
• NYU students — over 50,000 students living and socializing within walking distance
• Nightlife and dining crowd — the East Village is famous for its legendary bars, restaurants, and music venues

Ideal Business Types:

• Restaurant or café
• Boutique or concept store
• Art gallery or frame shop
• Fitness or yoga studio
• Tattoo or piercing studio
• Record store or music shop

Highlights:
✔ 1,500 SF of prime retail space in the East Village / Alphabet City
✔ $25,000/month — competitive value for this prime downtown location
✔ Attractive storefront with good visibility on a quiet residential block
✔ Steps from Tompkins Square Park, St. Mark’s Place, and NYU
✔ Strong, diverse, 24/7 foot traffic — residents, students, artists, and visitors
✔ Excellent transit access — L, F, 6, N, R, W trains

Conclusion:

155 E 2nd Street offers a solid opportunity for small business owners and entrepreneurs seeking well-located retail space in the heart of the East Village — one of downtown Manhattan’s most vibrant, culturally rich, and historically significant neighborhoods. With 1,500 SF of functional, flexible space, a prime location near Tompkins Square Park and NYU, and access to a loyal, high-traffic customer base, this property is perfect for restaurants, boutiques, art galleries, or fitness studios looking to thrive in a neighborhood known for its independent spirit, creative energy, and legendary street life.

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