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Prime Retail Space in the East Village – 159 2nd Avenue

Address: 159 2nd Avenue, New York, NY, 10003
Price: $25,000/month
Lease Type: Commercial Lease
Type: Retail Space
Location: Urban (East Village)
Square Feet: 1,200 SF
Building Class: B
Market Segment: Retail, Boutique, Showroom, Specialty Store, Café

Property Overview:

Located in the trendy and high-traffic East Village, 159 2nd Avenue offers a versatile and high-visibility retail space in one of NYC’s most energetic and sought-after neighborhoods. With 1,200 SF of prime storefront space, this location is ideal for boutique retail, specialty stores, beauty and wellness brands, or a trendy café, benefiting from steady foot traffic, an engaged local community, and proximity to cultural hotspots.

Key Features:

Prime East Village Location:

✔ Situated on 2nd Avenue, a lively retail corridor known for unique boutiques, trendy dining spots, and creative businesses.
✔ Steps from St. Mark’s Place, Astor Place, and Tompkins Square Park, ensuring exposure to young professionals, students, and tourists.
✔ Surrounded by vintage shops, independent brands, and top-rated restaurants, making it an ideal space for niche businesses and experiential retail.

Compact & High-Visibility Retail Space:

✔ 1,200 SF of open, flexible space, perfect for a boutique store, wellness studio, or specialty coffee shop.
✔ Large glass storefront windows, maximizing branding, merchandising, and display opportunities.
✔ Modern interior with high ceilings, creating an inviting and stylish retail atmosphere.

Excellent Transit Access:

✔ Close to major subway lines (6 at Astor Place; L at 1st Avenue; R, W at 8th Street-NYU), ensuring easy accessibility for customers.
✔ High pedestrian and vehicle traffic, increasing visibility and customer reach.

Highlights:

✔ $25,000/month lease for 1,200 SF of prime retail space.
✔ Located in a high-foot-traffic, high-energy East Village neighborhood.
✔ Ideal for boutique retail, lifestyle brands, specialty food and beverage, or beauty and wellness concepts.
✔ Surrounded by an eclectic and engaged community with strong spending power.
✔ Strong branding potential with an attractive storefront in a cultural and shopping hotspot.

Conclusion:

159 2nd Avenue presents an exciting leasing opportunity for boutique retailers, specialty brands, and experiential businesses looking to establish a presence in the East Village. With steady foot traffic, a vibrant retail environment, and a trend-conscious customer base, this space is perfect for businesses looking to thrive in one of NYC’s most dynamic neighborhoods.

Contact us today to schedule a viewing and secure this premier retail space!