Commercial Retail Space for Lease – 3488–3496 Broadway, New York, NY 10031

Asking Rent: $25,000 / Month
Size: 2,000 SF
Price per SF: ~$150 / SF annually
Property Type: Retail / Restaurant / Flagship / Medical / Service
Location: Hamilton Heights – West Harlem (10031)
Availability: Immediate

Property Overview

3488–3496 Broadway offers 2,000 square feet of PRIME corner retail along one of Hamilton Heights’ most active commercial corridors. With exceptional visibility, wide frontage, and nonstop foot traffic from local residents, students, and neighborhood shoppers, this location is ideal for high-impact brands seeking a dominant retail presence in Upper Manhattan.

The space’s size, frontage, and flexibility make it perfect for restaurants, cafés, large-format retail, medical/wellness, or premium service operators looking to anchor a busy Broadway block.

Key Features

• Total Size: Approx. 2,000 SF
• Asking Rent: $25,000/month ($300,000 annually)
• Price per SF: ~$150 annually
• Use Flexibility:
  • Restaurant (vented or non-vented depending on building rules)
  • Large-format retail
  • Grocery, convenience, or specialty food
  • Medical, dental, or wellness
  • Beauty, salon, barbershop, spa
  • Fitness or boutique studio
• Frontage: Excellent Broadway exposure (multi-address span enhances visibility)
• Condition: High-impact retail footprint; open layout ready for buildout
• Location: Dense residential + active campus population + strong neighborhood commerce

Market Profile

Target Tenants:

• Restaurants, cafés, food halls, or beverage concepts
• National or regional retailers
• Medical groups, urgent care, dental practices
• Grocery, bodega, or specialty food market
• Fitness, boutique training, or wellness studios
• Beauty + service brands needing large footprint

Neighborhood Demand:
Hamilton Heights continues to surge with new residential development, an expanding student population around City College, and strong demand for quality retail and dining experiences. Broadway remains West Harlem’s highest-traffic retail avenue.

Competitive Advantage:
At $25,000/month for 2,000 SF, the space offers exceptional exposure and size rarely available in Hamilton Heights—ideal for tenants wanting a flagship location on Broadway.

Financial Highlights

• Monthly Rent: $25,000
• Annual Rent: $300,000
• Price per SF: ~$150 annually
• Lease Terms: Direct lease; long-term options available
• Additional Costs: Utilities + possible tax/CAM pass-throughs (verify with landlord)

Location Advantages

Neighborhood: Hamilton Heights – West Harlem

Proximity:

• Steps to City College of New York (CCNY)
• Near 145th Street retail hub
• Surrounded by residential buildings, campuses, supermarkets, cafés, and local businesses
• Strong demand from students, locals, and commuters

Transit:

• 1 train at 137th St – City College
• A/B/C/D trains at 145th St
• Multiple bus lines along Broadway and Amsterdam

Foot Traffic:

• Extremely busy corridor with daily resident, student, and visitor activity
• Heavy lunch + evening crowd
• Weekends especially strong

Summary

The 2,000 SF retail opportunity at 3488–3496 Broadway is a rare, high-impact storefront in Hamilton Heights—priced at $25,000/month (~$150/SF annually). With exceptional frontage, massive visibility, and nonstop foot traffic, this space is ideal for restaurants, service operators, large-scale retail, medical, or national brands seeking a flagship Upper Manhattan location.