Property Summary – 501–505 W 125th Street, New York, NY 10027 (West Harlem)
Rent: $15,000/month
Type: Retail / Commercial Space
Size: 5,000 ft²
Location: West 125th Street Corridor — Harlem, Manhattan
Location Description
501–505 W 125th Street is positioned on one of Harlem’s primary commercial corridors, 125th Street — a major east–west artery that anchors retail, entertainment, transportation, and residential density in Upper Manhattan.
This stretch of 125th Street connects Broadway to the Hudson River waterfront and benefits from heavy pedestrian traffic, subway connectivity, and proximity to Columbia University and the Manhattanville campus expansion. The corridor serves both long-time residents and a growing student and professional population.
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Space & Business Potential
With approximately 5,000 square feet, this is a large-format retail opportunity suitable for destination retail, showroom use, fitness concepts, grocery/specialty market, medical office, educational use, or branded flagship operations.
Ideal for:
- National or regional retail brands
- Fitness or training facility
- Medical / wellness center
- Grocery / specialty food market
- Educational or community facility
- Large showroom or experiential retail
Key advantages include:
- Prime frontage along 125th Street
- Strong daily foot and vehicular traffic
- High visibility and signage opportunity
- Flexible layout potential for subdivision or open-plan use
- Growing commercial momentum in West Harlem
Financial Overview
- Asking Rent: $15,000/month
- Approximate Size: 5,000 ft²
- Estimated Rent per Square Foot: ~$36/ft² annually
Neighborhood Highlights
Nearby demand drivers include:
- Columbia University & Manhattanville campus
- Harlem residential population
- Mixed-income developments and new construction
- Cultural institutions and community centers
- Riverbank State Park and waterfront access
125th Street functions as Harlem’s commercial spine, hosting retail, banks, restaurants, entertainment venues, and public services.
Transportation
Excellent transit accessibility:
- A / B / C / D trains (125th Street – St. Nicholas Park)
- 1 train (125th Street – Broadway)
- Multiple MTA bus routes along 125th Street
- Direct crosstown connectivity across Upper Manhattan
Summary
501–505 W 125th Street offers a 5,000 ft² retail opportunity at $15,000/month (~$36/ft² annually) on one of Harlem’s most prominent commercial corridors. The combination of scale, visibility, and strong transit access makes this space well suited for large-format retail, fitness, medical, or community-oriented concepts seeking a significant presence in Upper Manhattan.
