Retail

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.

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.