Large Corner Retail + Secondary Retail Space – 118 East 116th Street

Address: 118 East 116th Street, New York, NY 10029
Size:
• $6,500. – Primary Retail Space
• 1,200 sq. ft. – Secondary Retail Space
Type: Retail / Medical / Grocery / Fitness / Restaurant / Service
Location: East Harlem / 116th Street Corridor
Market Segment: National Retailers, Food & Beverage, Fitness, Medical, Grocery, Community Services

Property Overview

118 East 116th Street offers two flexible commercial spaces — a $6,500 flagship-sized storefront and an additional 1,200 sq. ft. supplemental unit — located along one of East Harlem’s highest-traffic retail corridors. Positioned between major residential blocks, busy transit nodes, and strong neighborhood anchors, this location is ideal for high-volume retail, food & beverage, medical uses, or service-oriented businesses.

The spaces offer wide frontage, strong visibility, and adaptable build-out options, catering to both large-format operators and boutique users.

Key Features

Prime 116th Street Commercial Corridor

Located in the heart of East Harlem, this address benefits from:

• Constant foot traffic from residents, commuters, and shoppers
• Surrounding national tenants, local businesses, and community hubs
• Proximity to the 6 train at 116th Street and multiple bus lines
• Dense residential population and ongoing developments
• Excellent exposure to both pedestrian and vehicle traffic

This is one of Upper Manhattan’s strongest neighborhood retail avenues. Ideal for:

• Grocery or specialty food markets
• Medical clinics, urgent care, wellness centers
• Fitness studios, gyms, or training facilities
• Restaurants or café concepts (venting possible)
• Department-style retail or specialty stores

The footprint supports open layouts, equipment-heavy uses, and large customer flows.Perfect for:

• Boutique retail
• Quick-service food concepts
• Beauty and wellness brands
• Service operators (tech repair, insurance, notary, salon)
• Satellite offices or community support services

This size offers lower overhead with strong location advantages.

High-Exposure Storefront

Both units offer:

• Strong street visibility
• Wide glass frontage for branding
• Continuous activity from local residents
• Ideal signage opportunities
• Excellent sightlines on a commercial block with high year-round traffic

Perfect for operators seeking immediate presence and recognition.

Conclusion

118 East 116th Street delivers a rare combination of large-format retail ($6,500) and a versatile secondary unit (1,200 SF) in one of East Harlem’s most active commercial zones. With strong visibility, flexible configurations, and nonstop pedestrian activity, these spaces are well-suited for national retailers, medical users, grocery concepts, fitness operators, and community-focused businesses.