Retail

2130 3rd Avenue, New York, NY 10035 – East Harlem
Asking Price/Rent: $15,000/month
Space: 1,000 sq ft
Property Type: Retail (Ground Floor)
Rent per Sq Ft: $15.00/month ($180.00/sq ft annualized)

Property Overview

This 1,000-square-foot retail space at 2130 3rd Avenue is a significant commercial opportunity in a rapidly evolving corridor of East Harlem. With an asking rent of $15,000 per month, it is positioned for a business aiming to serve the established local community while capitalizing on the area’s growth and increased foot traffic. The location is ideal for a destination restaurant, café, wellness studio, or service-oriented retail that can act as an anchor for the block.

Space Highlights

• Ground-floor retail box of 1,000 sq ft with direct street frontage on 3rd Avenue.
• High visibility on a major north-south avenue with consistent vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
• Suitable for a variety of concepts: full-service restaurant (with appropriate infrastructure), neighborhood cafe, boutique fitness studio, salon, or specialty grocery/market.
• Likely features standard retail build-out with storefront windows; tenant responsible for full interior build-out to suit their concept.
• The substantial square footage allows for a spacious customer area, kitchen/back-of-house, or flexible merchandising layout.

Location & Neighborhood

• Located on 3rd Avenue between 115th and 116th Streets in the heart of East Harlem.
• Part of a vibrant, culturally rich community with a strong sense of local identity and ongoing commercial development.
• Surrounded by a mix of public housing, newer market-rate residential buildings, and local businesses, creating a diverse customer base.
• Proximity to Central Park North (110th Street), Marcus Garvey Park, and major institutions like Metropolitan Hospital.
• Strong daily foot traffic from a dense residential population and commuters using the nearby subway.
• Excellent transit access via the 6 train at 116th Street and multiple north-south MTA bus lines on 3rd, 2nd, and 1st Avenues.
• Walkable to the emerging commercial hubs on 116th Street (aka “El Barrio’s”) and 125th Street.

Summary

Priced at $15,000/month ($15.00/sq ft/month), this retail space at 2130 3rd Avenue represents a strategic investment in a neighborhood poised for continued growth. The annualized rent of $180 per square foot reflects the asking price for a substantial, high-visibility space on a key avenue in a transitioning market. This space is ideal for an entrepreneur or established business with a concept that respects and engages the local community while also attracting a broader audience. Success will depend on offering a compelling product or service that meets both everyday needs and aspirational demand, capitalizing on East Harlem’s unique character and increasing economic vitality.