Large-Format Union Square Retail / Creative Space – 116 East 16th Street, New York, NY 10003
Asking Rent: $33,000/month
Size: 6,400 SF
Use: Retail / Showroom / Gallery / Creative Office / Wellness / Education
Location: Union Square – East 16th Street between Irving Place & 3rd Avenue
Frontage: Wide glass façade with prominent street-level visibility
Availability: Immediate
Property Overview:
116 East 16th Street offers a rare opportunity to lease 6,400 square feet of expansive commercial space just steps from Union Square Park, one of Manhattan’s most trafficked and transit-rich districts. With a flexible, open floor plan, high ceilings, and direct street-level entrance, this space is ideal for large-scale retail, showroom, fitness/wellness, or institutional use.
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Positioned on a highly visible block surrounded by destination retail, hospitality, and major office tenants, this space supports both high-volume consumer access and professional-grade interior configurations.
Key Features:
- Wide glass storefront with high signage visibility
- Efficient column spacing and large open footprint
- High ceilings and flexible configuration
- Steps from the Union Square subway hub (4/5/6, N/Q/R/W, L lines)
- Dense residential and daytime population in surrounding area
Ideal For:
- Flagship fashion, home, or lifestyle brand
- Medical, education, or wellness center
- Gallery or creative showroom
- Fitness studio or training facility
- Co-working or hybrid retail/office concept
Highlights:
- 6,400 SF of high-visibility, ground-level space
- Asking Rent: $33,000/month
- Located just east of Union Square Park
- Excellent for high-foot-traffic, service-driven or brand-forward uses
- Immediate occupancy available
Conclusion:
116 East 16th Street presents a rare opportunity to secure a large, flexible commercial footprint in a premier downtown location. With unbeatable access to transit and constant foot traffic, this space is ideal for bold operators looking to establish a flagship presence in Union Square.
Contact us today for additional details, floor plans, or to arrange a private showing.