The location benefits from strong daily pedestrian flow and steady evening activity, surrounded by a diverse mix of dining, nightlife, and residential density. With a clean, adaptable interior and prime street exposure, this space presents a turn-key opportunity for brands seeking a Downtown identity with character and connectivity.
Key Features
- Size: 2,050 SF
- Asking Rent: $30,000 / month
- Use: Retail / Restaurant / Café / Gallery / Wellness
- Frontage: Full glass façade on Second Avenue
- Ceiling Height: Approx. 13 FT
- Layout: Open-plan retail or dining area with rear prep/storage space
- Condition: Move-in ready; adaptable for light F&B or retail use
- HVAC: Tenant-controlled system
- Access: Street-level ADA entry
- Signage: Excellent branding exposure along Second Avenue
- Building Type: Mixed-use property with retail at grade
- Amenities: High foot traffic, modern façade, and strong neighborhood synergy
Neighborhood Highlights
Located between East 3rd and East 4th Streets, 57–59 Second Avenue sits at the gateway between the East Village, Bowery, and NoHo — one of Manhattan’s most energetic and eclectic commercial districts. The surrounding area features a thriving mix of restaurants, music venues, independent shops, and creative offices, drawing constant local and visitor activity.
Nearby attractions include Astor Place, Cooper Union, The Bowery Hotel, and Tompkins Square Park. Public transportation access is excellent, with the F, M, 6, B, D, and R subway lines all within walking distance.
Summary
The 2,050 SF ground-floor retail space at 57–59 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10003, is available for $30,000 per month under a direct lease. Offering prime frontage, flexible configuration, and steady neighborhood traffic, this property presents an outstanding opportunity for retail, restaurant, or hospitality operators seeking a high-profile Downtown presence in one of Manhattan’s most active lifestyle corridors.
