Retail

867 9th Avenue, New York, NY 10019 – Hell’s Kitchen / Columbus Circle
Asking Rent: $50,000/month
Space: 3,500 sq ft
Property Type: Retail (Ground Floor)
Rent per Sq Ft: $14.29/month ($171.43/sq ft annualized)

Property Overview

This 3,500-square-foot retail space at 867 9th Avenue offers a substantial, high-visibility opportunity on a bustling Midtown West corridor. With an asking rent of $50,000 per month, it is positioned for a large-scale, destination-driven business such as a full-service restaurant or gastropub, upscale fitness studio, mid-sized grocery or market hall, or experiential retail concept. The significant square footage and prominent avenue location cater to concepts requiring space for customer seating, activity areas, or extensive product display, aiming to capture foot traffic from both the dense local residential community and visitors to the nearby Columbus Circle and Theater District.

Space Highlights

• Large-format ground-floor retail space of 3,500 sq ft with direct frontage on 9th Avenue.
• Ample square footage suitable for a restaurant with a full bar and dining area, boutique fitness center (yoga, cycling, climbing), specialty grocery or food hall, home goods store, or entertainment venue (arcade, indoor golf).
• High visibility on a major north-south avenue with consistent vehicle, pedestrian, and bus traffic.
• Will require a comprehensive custom build-out which may include kitchen ventilation, restroom facilities, specialized flooring, changing rooms, or significant electrical/plumbing work depending on the use.
• The size allows for a multi-zone layout, such as a restaurant with a private event space or a retail store with an interactive demo area.

Location & Neighborhood

• Prime Hell’s Kitchen location on 9th Avenue between 56th and 57th Streets, just blocks from Columbus Circle and Central Park.
• Situated on “Restaurant Row North,” a vibrant stretch of 9th Avenue known for its diverse dining scene and local neighborhood feel.
• Serves a dense mix of residents in modern high-rises and pre-war buildings, office workers, tourists from nearby hotels, and Lincoln Center patrons.
• Strong, consistent foot traffic throughout the day and evening from a loyal local base and destination visitors.
• Excellent transit access via the A, B, C, D, 1 trains at 59th St-Columbus Circle, the N/Q/R/W trains at 57th St-7th Ave, and multiple north-south bus lines.
• Walkable to the Theater District, Time Warner Center (Shops at Columbus Circle), and the developing Hudson Yards.

Summary

Priced at $50,000/month ($14.29/sq ft/month), this 3,500 sq ft retail space at 867 9th Avenue offers a competitive price per square foot for a sizable, high-profile box in a thriving neighborhood. The annualized rent of $171 per square foot reflects the value of its size, avenue frontage, and position in a high-demand corridor. This opportunity is ideal for an established operator or well-funded concept looking to create a neighborhood anchor with broad appeal. Success requires a business model capable of generating significant revenue across dayparts (lunch, dinner, weekend brunch) or through membership/services, leveraging both local loyalty and the area’s substantial visitor traffic. It’s a strategic location for a business aiming for scale and impact in a densely populated, centrally-located district.