Retail

Retail Space for Lease – 152 Ninth Avenue

Address: 152 Ninth Avenue, New York, NY, 10011
Price: $16,500/month
Square Feet: 1,400 SF
Type: Retail Space

Property Overview:

Located on Ninth Avenue in the heart of West Chelsea — one of Manhattan’s most dynamic, desirable, and rapidly evolving neighborhoods — 152 Ninth Avenue offers 1,400 SF of prime retail space at a highly competitive price point. The building is a pre-war mixed-use property originally constructed in 1910, featuring residential units and a single commercial space. This space is situated on a vibrant, high-traffic corridor known for its restaurant scene, boutique shopping, and proximity to cultural landmarks, generating steady foot traffic from local residents, office workers, and visitors. Ideal for restaurants, cafes, boutiques, beauty salons, or service-based businesses seeking a prime West Chelsea location with strong visibility.

Key Features:

Prime Ninth Avenue / West Chelsea Location:

• Situated on Ninth Avenue between West 19th and 20th Streets — in the heart of West Chelsea, adjacent to the Highline and Meatpacking District submarkets
• Located on one of Manhattan’s most active and recognizable corridors, known for its vibrant dining scene and dense residential base
• Just steps from Chelsea Market and the High Line — two of NYC’s most popular destinations, drawing millions of annual visitors
• Minutes from the Meatpacking District, West Village, and Hudson River Park
• The area is a true 24/7 neighborhood, with a Walk Score of 100 — a “Walker’s Paradise”

High-Traffic, Dynamic Neighborhood:

• Ninth Avenue is known for its vibrant dining scene and dense residential base, creating consistent daytime and evening activity
• Surrounded by established dining, retail, and service businesses, ensuring a steady flow of foot traffic from residents, office workers, and visitors
• Proximity to Chelsea Market and the High Line generates strong tourist and destination visitor traffic
• Chelsea attracts a diverse, engaged consumer base — the median household income in the area is $137,920, with an average resident age of 39
• The neighborhood’s reputation for art galleries, nightlife, and boutique retail makes it ideal for unique, locally-owned businesses

Well-Proportioned Retail Layout – 1,400 SF:

• 1,400 SF of prime retail space — ideally sized for a restaurant, café, boutique, beauty salon, or service-based business
• Ground-level space with approximately 18 feet of frontage and a glass storefront with double-door entry — offering excellent street-level visibility and branding potential
• Open showroom layout with generous natural light
• Finished lower level (1,300 SF) including bathroom, with separate sidewalk access for efficient load-in/load-out
• All uses considered without venting
• At $11.79 per square foot, this represents solid value for retail space in this prime Chelsea location

Exceptional Transit Access:

• Moments from the 14th Street station (A, C, E, L) and 23rd Street station (C, E), providing direct connections to Midtown, Downtown, and Brooklyn
• Close to the 23rd Street station (N, Q, R, W)
• Multiple bus routes serve Ninth Avenue, Eighth Avenue, and 14th Street
• Convenient for commuters from New Jersey (via PATH at 14th and 23rd Streets), Brooklyn, Queens, and all parts of Manhattan
• Excellent bike infrastructure with multiple Citi Bike stations and protected bike lanes

Diverse, High-Traffic Customer Base:

• Local residents — dense residential population in Chelsea, including young professionals, families, and longtime residents
• Office professionals — thousands of daily workers in nearby corporate offices and creative firms
• Tourists — Chelsea Market and the High Line attract millions of annual visitors from around the world
• Shoppers and diners — the neighborhood is famous for its restaurants, art galleries, and boutique shopping
• Cultural visitors — proximity to art galleries, museums, and performance venues

Ideal for businesses such as:

• Restaurant or café
• Coffee shop or juice bar
• Beauty or nail salon
• Barbershop
• Small boutique or concept store
• Art gallery or frame shop
• Specialty food, chocolate, or wine shop
• Tattoo or piercing studio
• Service-based business (optometry, dentistry, spa)

Highlights:

✔ 1,400 SF of prime retail space in West Chelsea
✔ $16,500/month — solid value at $11.79 per square foot
✔ Prime Ninth Avenue location — one of Chelsea’s most vibrant corridors
✔ Steps from Chelsea Market, The High Line, and the Meatpacking District
✔ Glass storefront with double-door entry — excellent visibility and branding potential
✔ Finished lower level with separate sidewalk access for efficient load-in/load-out
✔ All uses considered without venting
✔ Strong, diverse, 24/7 foot traffic — residents, office workers, tourists, and shoppers
✔ Exceptional transit access — A, C, E, L, N, Q, R, W trains plus multiple bus routes
✔ Surrounded by world-class dining, shopping, and cultural landmarks

Conclusion:

152 Ninth Avenue offers a solid opportunity for business owners and entrepreneurs seeking well-located, prime retail space in the heart of West Chelsea — one of Manhattan’s most dynamic, desirable, and culturally rich neighborhoods. With 1,400 SF of flexible, light-filled space featuring a glass storefront and finished lower level, a prime Ninth Avenue location steps from Chelsea Market and the High Line, and access to a high-traffic, diverse customer base of residents, office workers, tourists, and shoppers, this property is perfect for restaurants, cafes, boutiques, beauty salons, or service-based businesses looking to thrive in a neighborhood known for its energy, creativity, and central location — all at a solid value of $11.79 per square foot.

Contact us today to schedule a private tour and secure this prime Chelsea retail space!