Commercial Retail Space for Lease – 2 E 125th Street, New York, NY 10035
Asking Rent: $10,000 / Month
Size: 750 SF
Price per SF: ~$160 / SF annually
Property Type: Retail / Boutique / Specialty Use
Status: Active
Property Overview
2 East 125th Street offers approximately 750 SF of ground-floor retail space in the heart of Harlem, one of Manhattan’s busiest commercial corridors. Located at a prime corner along 125th Street, the property benefits from exceptional pedestrian traffic, strong transit access, and a dense residential and commercial population, making it an ideal location for neighborhood-serving retail or specialty concepts.
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Key Features
- Total Size: 750 SF
- Asking Rent: $10,000/month ($120,000 annually)
- Price per SF: ~$160 annually
- Use Flexibility: Suitable for boutique retail, specialty food, café-to-go, wellness retail, or service-oriented businesses
- Frontage: Street-level storefront with excellent visibility along 125th Street
- Condition: Delivered ready for tenant build-out or light customization
Market Profile
- Target Tenants: Boutique retailers, food and beverage operators, beauty or wellness brands, and service-oriented businesses
- Neighborhood Demand: Harlem’s 125th Street corridor remains one of Upper Manhattan’s strongest retail submarkets, driven by heavy foot traffic, major national retailers, and a growing residential base
- Competitive Advantage: High-visibility frontage on 125th Street with strong daily pedestrian counts and excellent transit connectivity
Location Advantages
- Neighborhood: Harlem / East Harlem corridor
- Proximity: Apollo Theater, Marcus Garvey Park, Whole Foods Market, and major retail brands along 125th Street
- Transit: Served by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, A, B, C, and D subway lines at nearby 125th Street stations
- Foot Traffic: Dense mix of residents, commuters, shoppers, and tourists throughout the day
Summary
The 750 SF retail space at 2 East 125th Street presents a strong leasing opportunity at $10,000/month (~$160/SF annually) in one of Harlem’s most active retail corridors. With excellent street visibility, heavy foot traffic, and flexible use potential, this property is well suited for retail or food concepts seeking a prominent Upper Manhattan presence.
