The property is located in the heart of the West Village, just steps from Sheridan Square and the historic Stonewall National Monument. Christopher Street is a heavily trafficked corridor drawing a constant flow of local residents, NYU students, and visitors from around the world. The building itself is a classic 5-story pre-war structure built in 1910, containing 27 residential units and a ground-floor commercial space of approximately 500 square feet. Recent lease activity at this address confirms strong market demand, with a previous tenant, The Wolf Exotics, signing a lease at an asking rent of $300 per square foot.
Key Features
- Asking Rent: $16,000 / month
- Available Space: 600 SF
- Property Type: Ground-Floor Retail Storefront
- Lease Type: Direct Lease
- Building Class: Pre-War Building (Built 1910)
- Stories: 5 Stories; 27 Residential Units
- Layout: Open, flexible floorplan ideal for boutique retail, café, gallery, or service use
- Frontage: Street-level exposure on Christopher Street with strong pedestrian visibility
- Access: Direct sidewalk entry
- Neighborhood Highlights: Located in the West Village, steps from Hudson River Park, the Stonewall National Monument, Washington Square Park, and the PATH/1 train at Christopher Street
Neighborhood Highlights
Christopher Street is a historic and heavily trafficked corridor, drawing a constant flow of local residents, NYU students, young professionals, artists, writers, shoppers, diners, tourists, and PATH commuters. The area is a global destination for LGBTQ+ culture and history, with the Stonewall National Monument just a few blocks away, attracting visitors from around the world. The West Village is one of New York City’s most desirable, charming, and culturally rich neighborhoods, known for its tree-lined streets, historic townhouses, gas lamps, independent boutiques, art galleries, acclaimed restaurants, wine bars, and coffee shops. Strong daytime foot traffic from residents, NYU students, and office workers is complemented by strong evening and weekend traffic from the area’s world-famous restaurants, bars, and nightlife.
Transportation is exceptionally convenient, with the Christopher Street PATH station (service to Hoboken and Jersey City) just 2 blocks west, and the Christopher Street station (1 train) at Seventh Avenue South and Christopher Street just steps away. Nearby access to the 14th Street/Eighth Avenue station (A, C, E, L), West 4th Street station (A, B, C, D, E, F, M), and 14th Street/Sixth Avenue station (F, M, L) provides seamless connectivity across the city. Multiple bus routes serve Seventh Avenue South, Hudson Street, and Christopher Street (M8, M11, M12, M20).
Summary
The 600 SF retail storefront at 77 Christopher Street, New York, NY 10014, is available for $16,000 per month under a direct lease. With its iconic West Village address, boutique size, and prime location on one of Manhattan’s most historic and high-traffic streets, this property represents a rare opportunity for specialty retailers, café owners, or brands seeking a prestigious and accessible home in the heart of downtown Manhattan.
