75 East 4th Street, New York, NY 10003 – NoHo / East Village
Asking Rent: $5,000/month
Space: 365 sq ft
Property Type: Retail (Ground Floor)
Rent per Sq Ft: $13.70/month ($164.40/sq ft annualized)
Property Overview
This 365-square-foot retail space at 75 East 4th Street is a compact boutique opportunity in the vibrant, creative crossroads of NoHo and the East Village. With an asking rent of $5,000 per month, it is positioned for a highly curated, niche concept such as a vintage clothing boutique, record store, artisanal craft shop, specialty tea/coffee bar, tattoo parlor, or independent bookstore. The space thrives on authenticity and caters to a discerning local and visitor clientele that values originality over mainstream offerings.
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Space Highlights
- Compact ground-floor retail space of 365 sq ft on a historic, character-filled block.
- Ideal for a highly specialized, curated retail concept with low inventory turnover but high margin, or a micro-service business with strong branding.
- Perfect for a vintage/consignment shop, art gallery, record store, bespoke jewelry atelier, or niche apothecary.
- Likely features a classic downtown storefront with large windows, providing excellent visibility and engagement with the street’s creative energy.
- Requires a smart, design-forward build-out to create an immersive experience within a small footprint, maximizing display and customer interaction.
Location & Neighborhood
- Prime NoHo / East Village location on East 4th Street between Bowery and 2nd Avenue.
- Situated on a block rich with off-Broadway theaters (La MaMa, New York Theatre Workshop), historic tenements, and indie businesses.
- In the heart of downtown’s creative and artistic scene, attracting a mix of students, artists, long-time residents, and culturally curious visitors.
- Strong, eclectic foot traffic from a community that values independent businesses and authentic experiences.
- Excellent transit access via the F train at 2nd Ave, 6 train at Astor Place, B/D/F/M at Broadway-Lafayette, and the N/R/W at 8th St-NYU.
- Walkable to Greenwich Village, SoHo, and the Lower East Side.
Summary
Priced at $5,000/month ($13.70/sq ft/month), this 365 sq ft retail space at 75 East 4th Street offers a strategic entry point into one of downtown Manhattan’s most authentic and creative retail corridors. The annualized rent of $164.40 per square foot reflects the premium for a distinctive, character-rich location in a high-demand downtown neighborhood. This space is perfect for an entrepreneur or artisan with a focused, unique concept that resonates with the neighborhood’s independent spirit. Success depends on deep community connection, a strong social media presence, and offering a product or experience that can’t be found elsewhere. It’s an opportunity to build a cult-favorite brand in a location synonymous with downtown cool.
