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.
