Retail

2274 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard, New York, NY 10030 – Harlem
Asking Rent: $4,500/month
Space: 1,000 sq ft
Property Type: Retail (Ground Floor)
Rent per Sq Ft: $4.50/month ($54.00/sq ft annualized)

Property Overview

This 1,000-square-foot retail space at 2274 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard offers an affordable and sizable opportunity on one of Harlem’s most historic and culturally significant avenues. With an asking rent of $4,500 per month, it is positioned for a community-focused business such as a soul food restaurant, hair salon/barbershop, boutique clothing store, convenience market, or local services office. The space provides ample room to establish a neighborhood anchor with lower financial barrier to entry, ideal for a local entrepreneur or established business looking to expand within the community.

Space Highlights

• Spacious ground-floor retail space of 1,000 sq ft with direct frontage on Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard (7th Avenue).
• Ample square footage for a restaurant with dining area, full-service salon, boutique with changing rooms, or neighborhood cafe with seating.
• Suitable for a business that requires both customer-facing space and back-of-house operations (kitchen, storage, styling stations).
• Likely features a basic storefront and standard utilities; tenant responsible for a moderate build-out to suit their specific concept (e.g., kitchen installation, salon plumbing, retail fixtures).
• The affordable rent allows for investment in quality build-out and inventory.

Location & Neighborhood

• Prime Central Harlem location on Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard between 134th and 135th Streets.
• Situated on a major north-south corridor rich in cultural history, surrounded by historic architecture, churches, and local businesses.
• In the heart of a vibrant, residential community with a strong sense of local identity and patronage.
• Serves a loyal local customer base with consistent daily foot traffic from residents.
• Excellent transit access via the 2/3 trains at 135th St and multiple north-south bus lines along the boulevard.
• Walkable to City College of New York, St. Nicholas Park, and the commercial hubs of 125th Street and Frederick Douglass Blvd.

Summary

Priced at $4,500/month ($4.50/sq ft/month), this 1,000 sq ft retail space at 2274 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard represents outstanding value for a substantial footprint in a historic Harlem neighborhood. The annualized rent of $54 per square foot is very accessible, providing a low-risk opportunity to establish a meaningful presence. This space is ideal for a community-rooted business that understands and serves the local population. Success depends on building strong relationships with residents, offering quality products or services that meet everyday needs, and becoming a trusted neighborhood staple. It’s an opportunity to contribute to and grow with one of New York’s most iconic and dynamic communities.