The property features a glass façade with strong street presence, efficient floor plan for small-format retail or food & beverage concepts, and proximity to both residential towers and corporate offices. Ideal for cafés, boutique retailers, specialty shops, or service businesses seeking a prime Midtown location.
Key Features
- Asking Rent: $15,000/Month
- Available Space: 700 SF Retail
- Property Type: Street-Level Storefront Retail
- Lease Structure: Direct Lease
- Frontage: Prominent glass storefront on First Avenue
- Transit Access: Convenient to E/M/6 trains at Lexington Ave–53rd St and 59th St stations
- Neighborhood: Midtown East / Sutton Place – dense residential and office mix with consistent local and commuter traffic
Market Profile
Location Advantage: First Avenue provides continuous pedestrian and vehicle exposure, connecting Midtown East to the Upper East Side. The property benefits from heavy foot traffic driven by nearby offices, residential towers, and medical institutions.
Lifestyle Appeal: Midtown East offers a dynamic mix of residents, professionals, and visitors. Retailers here benefit from an affluent residential base alongside steady day-time business traffic.
Competitive Advantage: At $15,000/month for 700 SF, this boutique space offers a manageable footprint in one of Manhattan’s most established retail corridors, delivering strong visibility and accessibility for growing or established operators.
Summary
The 700 SF retail space at 952 First Avenue, New York, NY 10022 is available for lease at $15,000/month. With excellent frontage, steady neighborhood traffic, and a prime Midtown East location, this storefront is ideal for boutique retail, food & beverage, or service tenants looking to capture a high-profile Manhattan audience.
