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Prime Upper East Side Corner Retail – 1626–1642 Third Avenue

Address: 1626–1642 Third Avenue, New York, NY, 10128
Price: $35,000/month
Lease Type: Commercial Lease
Type: Retail / Restaurant / Café / Fitness / Medical Office
Location: Upper East Side – Corner of East 91st Street & Third Avenue
Square Feet: 2,300 SF
Building Class: B (Ground-Level Commercial in Mixed-Use Residential Building)
Market Segment: Food & Beverage, Health & Wellness, Boutique Retail, Medical, Educational Services

Property Overview:

1626–1642 Third Avenue offers 2,300 SF of high-visibility corner retail space in the heart of the Upper East Side, one of Manhattan’s most affluent and densely populated neighborhoods. With wraparound frontage, high ceilings, and strong neighborhood foot traffic, this space is ideal for a restaurant, café, fitness studio, or medical provider seeking a long-term location in a proven residential market.

Key Features:

Prominent Corner Exposure:
✔ Corner of Third Avenue and East 91st Street – over 60 feet of frontage
✔ Surrounded by national retailers, residential towers, and schools
✔ Strong visibility to both pedestrian and vehicular traffic

Efficient, Flexible Interior Layout:
✔ 2,300 SF of open-plan space with tall ceilings and wide window lines
✔ Venting possible (subject to verification) – ideal for restaurant or café use
✔ ADA-accessible, HVAC in place, and bathroom(s) existing
✔ Suitable for retail, wellness, educational, or clinical use

Transit & Accessibility:
✔ Close to Q train at 96th Street and 4/5/6 trains at 86th Street
✔ Easily accessed from East Harlem, Yorkville, and Central Park
✔ High foot traffic from local residents, students, and professionals

Highlights:

✔ $35,000/month for 2,300 SF of corner retail on Third Avenue
✔ Prime Upper East Side location with constant daily foot traffic
✔ Wraparound windows and excellent signage potential
✔ Immediate availability and flexible lease terms

Conclusion:

1626–1642 Third Avenue offers a rare, visible, and well-located retail opportunity in one of New York City’s most established and upscale residential districts. Whether for restaurant, retail, or wellness use, this space delivers both functionality and long-term market stability.

Contact us today to schedule a private tour or request full leasing details.