118 MacDougal Street — Premier West Village Retail in the Heart of NYU Territory
Asking Rent: $24,000/month
Size: ±1,621 SF
Type: Retail / Restaurant / Café / Boutique / Experiential
Location: MacDougal Street between West 3rd & Bleecker | West Village / Greenwich Village
Space Overview
Discover 118 MacDougal Street, an exceptional 1,621-square-foot retail opportunity perfectly positioned on one of Greenwich Village’s most iconic and heavily trafficked blocks. Located just steps from NYU, Washington Square Park, and the area’s nonstop dining and nightlife scene, this space offers an unparalleled platform for retailers, cafés, specialty food concepts, or experiential brands seeking to capture one of Manhattan’s most active pedestrian markets.
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With its wide frontage, high ceilings, and flexible interior layout, this storefront is ideal for both established operators and emerging brands looking for maximum visibility and engagement.
Key Features
- ±1,621 SF of prime ground-floor retail
- Outstanding foot traffic from NYU, tourists, locals, and nightlife
- High ceilings with flexible, open floorplan
- Strong signage opportunity
- Excellent neighboring tenant mix
- Venting possibility depending on configuration (verify)
- Private restroom
- Perfect for café, specialty retail, boutique food, dessert concepts, grab-and-go, wellness, gallery, or lifestyle brands
Location
MacDougal Street is one of NYC’s most legendary corridors, attracting millions of visitors each year. The block features a dense concentration of:
- NYU buildings
- Cafés, restaurants, dessert shops, and nightlife
- Independent boutiques and specialty stores
- Landmark cultural venues and entertainment
Just steps from:
- Washington Square Park
- West 4th Street Station (A/C/E/B/D/F/M trains)
- NYU campus walkways
- Bleecker Street retail district
- Sullivan and Thompson Street dining corridors
The constant flow of students, tourists, artists, locals, and late-night patrons makes this one of the most reliable and high-energy retail markets in all of Manhattan.
Summary
118 MacDougal Street offers a coveted 1,621-square-foot West Village storefront in a truly unbeatable location. With its heavy foot traffic, flexible configuration, and proximity to major cultural anchors, this space is ideal for any brand looking to establish a powerful presence in one of the most recognizable and active neighborhoods in New York City.
