This location is supported by a mix of luxury boutiques, contemporary brands, galleries, and destination dining, making it ideal for concepts that rely on brand visibility, neighborhood prestige, and consistent foot traffic.
Space & Business Potential
This approximately 1,944-square-foot retail space offers an efficient footprint suitable for a wide range of SoHo-oriented tenants, including:
- Fashion / lifestyle retail
- Boutique showroom or flagship concept
- Beauty / wellness retail (as permitted)
- Gallery or experiential retail
- Specialty food or curated concept (subject to permits/venting)
Key advantages include:
- Prime SoHo positioning with strong shopper volume
- Great branding value in a globally recognized retail neighborhood
- Strong co-tenancy with established retailers and hospitality
- Flexible size for high-design buildouts and premium merchandising
- Consistent tourist + local shopper mix year-round
Financial Overview
- Asking Rent: $30,000/month
- Annual Rent: $360,000/year
- Size: 1,944 ft²
- Estimated Rent per Square Foot: ~$185/ft² annually (calculated as $30,000 × 12 ÷ 1,944)
Neighborhood Highlights
Nearby demand drivers include:
- SoHo luxury and contemporary retail ecosystem
- High tourist presence and destination shopping
- Tribeca and Nolita adjacency (strong local residential spending)
- Iconic cast-iron architecture and high-end streetscape
- Strong dining scene that supports evening foot traffic
Transportation
Excellent downtown access via:
- A / C / E trains (Canal St / Spring St area)
- N / Q / R / W / 6 trains (Canal St / Spring St corridors)
- B / D / F / M trains (Broadway–Lafayette / nearby)
- Multiple MTA bus routes and easy downtown connectivity
Summary
29 Howard Street offers a 1,944 ft² retail opportunity at $30,000/month in prime SoHo. With steady foot traffic, strong brand value, and adjacency to Manhattan’s most established shopping corridors, this space is well suited for fashion, lifestyle, showroom, or experiential retail tenants seeking a high-impact downtown presence.
