The First Avenue corridor is well suited for neighborhood-serving retail and service businesses that rely on consistent local demand rather than tourist traffic.
Retail & Business Use
At 800 SF, this storefront size is ideal for a focused, high-efficiency retail or service concept, such as:
- Convenience / specialty food retail
- Café or quick-service concept (subject to venting and permits)
- Beauty / wellness (salon, spa, barbershop)
- Professional services storefront (insurance, tax prep, mobile store)
- Small showroom or boutique
The footprint typically works best for a clean sales floor with minimal back-of-house, or with compact storage and prep space.
Financial Details
- Asking rent: $7,000/month
- Approx. rent per SF (annualized): ~$105.00/SF/year (calculated from $7,000 × 12 ÷ 800 SF
Neighborhood Highlights
Nearby demand drivers typically include:
- Dense residential population with daily neighborhood spending
- Proximity to Harlem River Drive / East River corridors
- Local schools, community facilities, and parks nearby
- Growing interest and development momentum in East Harlem corridors
Transportation
Convenient transit access includes:
- 4 / 5 / 6 trains nearby (125 St / Lexington Ave area connections)
- Metro-North at Harlem–125 St
- Crosstown and north–south bus routes along 1st Avenue and 125th Street corridors
Summary
2329 1st Avenue offers 800 SF of East Harlem retail for $7,000/month, providing a compact, neighborhood-focused storefront along a busy First Avenue corridor. With strong local demand, good transit connectivity, and a practical footprint for service or convenience retail, this space is well suited for operators seeking visibility in an active uptown market.
