Key Features:
Prime Upper West Side / Amsterdam Avenue Location:
- Situated on Amsterdam Avenue, a vibrant north-south corridor serving the western edge of the Upper West Side, known for its mix of local boutiques, restaurants, cafes, fitness studios, and essential services.
- Located between West 91st Street and West 92nd Street, placing your business in a densely populated residential area with strong community ties, steady foot traffic, and easy access to local residents, families, and dog walkers.
- Just steps from Central Park (entrance at 90th Street and Central Park West), offering 843 acres of green space, walking paths, playgrounds, and iconic attractions — generating foot traffic from joggers, dog walkers, families, and tourists.
- Minutes from Riverside Park (entrance at 91st Street and Riverside Drive), offering beautiful waterfront green space, running and biking paths, and stunning Hudson River views.
- Close to the American Museum of Natural History (79th Street and Central Park West) and the Rose Center for Earth and Space.
Exceptional Value – Just $2.92 per Square Foot:
- At $2.92 per square foot, this is exceptional value for retail space on the Upper West Side — one of the most affordable rates in this prime Manhattan neighborhood.
- The combination of price, location, space, and neighborhood quality makes this an unparalleled opportunity for small business owners, healthcare providers, and entrepreneurs.
Spacious & Flexible Retail Layout – 1,200 SF:
- 1,200 SF of generous retail space — ideally sized for a medical or dental practice, physical therapy clinic, pharmacy, fitness studio, beauty salon, art gallery, or service-based business.
- Attractive storefront with good street-level visibility on Amsterdam Avenue, a busy corridor with constant pedestrian and vehicular flow.
- Functional floor plan suitable for exam rooms and reception area (medical practice), retail displays and checkout (pharmacy/market), fitness equipment and studio space (gym), or service stations (salon).
- Large windows providing abundant natural light — a valuable feature for patient-facing medical practices and wellness studios.
- Potential for back-of-house space, storage, or office areas depending on configuration.
- At $3,500/month for 1,200 SF, this represents exceptional value for the Upper West Side.
Excellent Transit Access:
- Moments from the 96th Street subway station (1, 2, 3) on Broadway and the 96th Street station (B, C) on Central Park West.
- Close to the 86th Street station (1, B, C) , 91st Street station (1) , and 103rd Street station (1, B, C) .
- Multiple bus routes serve Amsterdam Avenue, Columbus Avenue, and Broadway (M5, M7, M10, M11, M96, M104).
- Convenient for Upper West Side residents, medical professionals, and commuters from across the city.
Affluent, Diverse & High-Traffic Customer Base:
- Local residents — the Upper West Side is home to some of New York City’s wealthiest and most established residents, including finance executives, medical professionals, lawyers, philanthropists, and families.
- Central Park and Riverside Park visitors — millions of annual visitors to both parks generate foot traffic, particularly on weekends and holidays.
- Medical professionals — proximity to Mount Sinai Morningside and other medical facilities creates additional foot traffic.
- Fitness enthusiasts — the area is home to numerous boutique fitness studios, creating a built-in customer base for fitness-related retail.
- Ideal for businesses such as:
- Medical or dental practice (primary care, pediatrics, dermatology, dentistry)
- Physical therapy or rehabilitation center
- Pharmacy or drugstore
- Boutique fitness or yoga studio
- Beauty or nail salon
- Art gallery or frame shop
- Specialty food market or grocery
- Coffee shop or cafe
Highlights:
✔ 1,200 SF of spacious retail space on Amsterdam Avenue, Upper West Side
✔ $3,500/month — exceptional value at just $2.92 per square foot
✔ Attractive storefront with good visibility on a busy residential corridor
✔ Steps from Central Park and Riverside Park
✔ Functional, flexible layout perfect for medical practice, pharmacy, fitness studio, or salon
✔ Strong local residential customer base with community loyalty
✔ Close to world-class hospitals and medical facilities
✔ Excellent transit access — 1, 2, 3, B, C trains and multiple bus routes
Conclusion:
640 Amsterdam Avenue offers an exceptional opportunity for healthcare providers, fitness operators, and small business owners seeking affordable, spacious retail space in the heart of the Upper West Side — one of Manhattan’s most beloved, family-friendly, and desirable neighborhoods. With 1,200 SF of functional, flexible space, a prime Amsterdam Avenue location steps from Central Park and Riverside Park, and access to an affluent, loyal, high-traffic customer base of residents, park visitors, and professionals, this property is perfect for medical and dental practices, physical therapy clinics, pharmacies, fitness studios, or beauty salons looking to thrive in a neighborhood known for its strong sense of community and quality of life — all at an extraordinary value of just under $3 per square foot.
Contact us today to schedule a private tour and secure this exceptional Upper West Side retail space!
