Corner Retail Opportunity in East Harlem – 1956 First Avenue
Address: 1956 1st Avenue, New York, NY, 10029
Price: $20,000/month
Lease Type: Commercial Lease
Type: Retail / Medical / Restaurant / Service Use
Location: Urban – East Harlem
Square Feet: 2,100 SF
Building Class: B
Market Segment: Retail, Healthcare, Food & Beverage, Community Services
Property Overview:
1956 First Avenue presents a prime corner retail opportunity in the heart of East Harlem. Offering 2,100 SF of ground-floor space with extensive frontage on both 1st Avenue and East 101st Street, this site is ideal for a medical office, restaurant, bank branch, or community-facing retail. Surrounded by dense residential buildings and minutes from the FDR Drive, this high-visibility space offers unmatched access and brand exposure in a fast-growing neighborhood.
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Key Features:
Prominent Corner Location
- Dual frontage on 1st Ave and E 101st Street
- High foot and vehicle traffic from local schools, residences, and retail
- Dense population and increasing redevelopment in surrounding area
Flexible Retail Layout
- 2,100 SF with open interior and high ceilings
- Multiple entry points and excellent signage potential
- Perfect for healthcare, food service, banking, fitness, or convenience retail
Strong Accessibility
- Easy access to FDR Drive and public transportation (M15, M101/102 buses)
- Short walk to the 6 train at 103rd Street
- Nearby institutions: Metropolitan Hospital, community centers, and public schools
Highlights:
- $20,000/month for 2,100 SF corner retail
- High-visibility, wraparound frontage for branding
- Located in the heart of a growing and underserved East Harlem corridor
- Ideal for essential services, medical, or neighborhood retail
- Dense residential base ensures steady local traffic
Conclusion:
1956 First Avenue is a valuable opportunity to secure a corner commercial space in a high-density, high-demand area of Manhattan. Whether you’re expanding a healthcare practice, launching a new retail concept, or serving the neighborhood with a destination eatery, this location offers flexibility, visibility, and community impact.
Contact us today to schedule a tour and discuss your business vision.
