Retail

Flagship Retail Opportunity on Bleecker Street – 156-168 Bleecker Street, Greenwich Village / NoHo

Address: 156-168 Bleecker Street, New York, NY, 10012
Price: $90,000/month
Square Feet: 6,000 SF (approximate)
Type: Retail Space

Property Overview:

Located on a landmarked block of Bleecker Street in the heart of Greenwich Village / NoHo — one of Manhattan’s most historic, charming, and heavily trafficked neighborhoods — 156-168 Bleecker Street offers approximately 6,000 SF of prime retail space at a premium price befitting this world-class location. This property is part of a landmarked building originally constructed in 1896 as Mills House No. 1, a historic residential hotel that later housed the legendary Village Gate nightclub (1958–1994), where icons like Jimi Hendrix and Patti Smith performed. The retail condo was recently acquired for $21.3 million and currently features tenants including CVS Pharmacy, Li-Lac Chocolates, Chase Bank, and the acclaimed live music venue Le Poisson Rouge. Ideal for luxury boutiques, concept stores, art galleries, specialty food shops, or service-based businesses.

Key Features:

Prime Greenwich Village / NoHo Location:

• Situated on Bleecker Street, one of downtown Manhattan’s most famous, desirable, and heavily trafficked retail corridors, known for its charming tree-lined sidewalks, historic architecture, independent boutiques, art galleries, and acclaimed restaurants.
• Located between Thompson Street and Sullivan Street, placing your business at the epicenter of one of Manhattan’s most beloved, picturesque, and heavily visited neighborhoods.
• Just steps from NYU’s John A. Paulson Center (181 Mercer Street) — bringing thousands of students, faculty, and staff to the area daily.
• Minutes from Washington Square Park, SoHo, NoLita, Little Italy, and the West Village.

High-Traffic, Destination Corridor:

• Bleecker Street is one of downtown Manhattan’s most desirable retail corridors, attracting a wealthy, sophisticated, trend-conscious, and high-spending clientele — including local residents, celebrities, fashion professionals, young professionals, NYU students, and international tourists seeking unique, independent brands and authentic downtown experiences.
• The blockfront at 156-168 Bleecker Street spans the entire block between Thompson and Sullivan Streets, catching heavy foot traffic flowing to and from NYU and Washington Square Park.
• The area’s historic charm, tree-lined streets, and independent, anti-chain ethos make it ideal for unique, locally-owned businesses that offer authenticity, curation, and personalized service.

Spacious & Flexible Retail Layout – Approx. 6,000 SF:

• Approximately 6,000 SF of well-proportioned retail space — ideally sized for a luxury boutique, concept store, art gallery, specialty food shop, or service-based business.
• Attractive storefront with excellent street-level visibility on Bleecker Street, a heavily trafficked pedestrian corridor.
• High ceilings and open floor plan (characteristic of the area’s historic buildings), allowing for creative merchandising, art displays, or custom build-outs.
• Large windows providing abundant natural light and prime window display opportunities facing Bleecker Street’s steady foot traffic.
• At $15 per square foot, this price reflects the premium nature of this prime Greenwich Village / NoHo location — competitive for this world-class retail corridor.

Excellent Transit Access:

• Moments from the West 4th Street subway station (A, B, C, D, E, F, M) — one of downtown Manhattan’s largest and most convenient transit hubs.
• Close to the 8th Street / NYU station (N, R, W) , Houston Street station (1) , and Broadway – Lafayette Street / Bleecker Street station (6, B, D, F, M) .
• Multiple bus routes serve Bleecker Street, Broadway, and Houston Street (M1, M2, M3, M5, M8, M55, M103).
• Convenient for employees, customers, and clients from across the city, Brooklyn, Queens, and New Jersey.

Affluent, Loyal & High-Traffic Customer Base:

• Local residents — Greenwich Village and NoHo are home to some of New York City’s wealthiest and most influential residents, including celebrities, finance executives, artists, writers, and professionals.
• NYU students and faculty — over 50,000 students and thousands of faculty/staff, many of whom live, study, and socialize within walking distance.
• Destination shoppers — the area attracts discerning shoppers from across the city and around the world.
• Tourists — visitors to Greenwich Village, Washington Square Park, SoHo, and NoHo.
• Performance venue patrons — Le Poisson Rouge attracts music lovers from across the city, generating evening foot traffic.
• Ideal for businesses such as:
• Luxury boutique or concept store (apparel, accessories, home goods)
• Beauty or nail salon (trend-focused)
• Art gallery or frame shop
• Specialty food, chocolate, or wine shop
• Coffee shop or cafe (upscale)
• Fragrance or apothecary
• Flower shop
• Jewelry or accessory showroom

Highlights:
✔ Approx. 6,000 SF of prime retail space on Bleecker Street in Greenwich Village / NoHo
✔ $90,000/month — premium location at $15 per square foot
✔ Attractive storefront with excellent visibility on one of Manhattan’s most charming and desirable shopping streets
✔ Steps from NYU, Washington Square Park, and SoHo
✔ High ceilings and historic character
✔ Surrounded by independent boutiques, art galleries, and acclaimed restaurants
✔ Loyal, affluent, high-spending local and destination customer base
✔ Excellent transit access — A, B, C, D, E, F, M, N, R, W, 6, 1 trains

Conclusion:

156-168 Bleecker Street offers an exceptional opportunity for luxury brands, boutique owners, and discerning retailers seeking prime, high-visibility retail space in the heart of Greenwich Village / NoHo — one of Manhattan’s most historic, charming, and desirable neighborhoods, on its most famous shopping street. With approximately 6,000 SF of flexible, character-rich space, a prime Bleecker Street location in the center of the Village’s fashionable retail district, and access to a loyal, affluent, high-spending customer base of residents, destination shoppers, NYU students, and tourists, this property is perfect for luxury boutiques, concept stores, art galleries, specialty food shops, or beauty salons looking to thrive in a neighborhood known for its historic charm, independent spirit, and world-class quality of life — at a premium price befitting this prime location.

Contact us today to schedule a private tour and secure this premier Greenwich Village / NoHo retail space!