1559 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10028
Price: $31,000/month
Size: 1,100 sq ft
Type: Retail / Storefront Commercial Space
Location: Upper East Side – Lenox Hill / East 80s Second Avenue Corridor
Location Description
Located along a prime stretch of Second Avenue in Lenox Hill, 1559 Second Avenue offers a high-visibility 1,100 sq ft retail storefront in one of Manhattan’s strongest neighborhood retail markets. This corridor benefits from constant activity generated by dense Upper East Side residential blocks, office and medical users, and the steady flow of pedestrians moving between Second/Third Avenue and nearby subway lines.
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The East 80s Upper East Side market is known for stable demand and strong local spending power. Retail here typically performs well with service-based and convenience-driven uses that capture repeat neighborhood traffic.
Transportation
The property is conveniently accessible via multiple transit options:
- Q Train at 86th Street (Second Avenue Subway)
- 4/5/6 Train at 86th Street (Lexington Ave)
- M15 SBS and local buses along Second Avenue
- Quick access to FDR Drive for uptown/downtown travel
Neighborhood Highlights
The surrounding area features:
- Dense high-income residential population with strong everyday demand
- Medical offices and major institutions nearby (Upper East Side healthcare corridor)
- Continuous retail and dining along Second and Third Avenues
- Close proximity to Central Park and Museum Mile
- Strong daytime + evening pedestrian activity
Business Advantages
- Efficient 1,100 sq ft footprint in a high-demand UES retail corridor
- Excellent visibility and strong neighborhood traffic
- Ideal for boutique retail, wellness/beauty, salon, specialty food, café/juice, or service retail
- Surrounded by long-term residents and consistent repeat customers
- Prime Lenox Hill address enhances brand perception
Summary
1559 Second Avenue presents an exceptional opportunity to lease 1,100 sq ft of retail space for $31,000/month in the heart of Lenox Hill on the Upper East Side. With strong local foot traffic, high neighborhood spending power, and outstanding transit access, this storefront is well-suited for premium neighborhood retail and service-oriented operators seeking a best-in-class UES location.
