Retail

686–688 Third Avenue
Midtown East – New York, NY 10017
Rent: $25,000/month
Size: 1,200 SF
Property Type: Retail

Property Description

Located at 686–688 Third Avenue in Midtown East, this 1,200-square-foot retail space sits along one of Manhattan’s busiest commercial corridors. Third Avenue is known for its heavy daytime foot traffic driven by nearby corporate offices, hotels, and commuters traveling through the Midtown East business district.

The space functions like a high-visibility urban storefront, making it well suited for businesses that benefit from strong street exposure and a steady flow of professionals, residents, and visitors. With 1,200 square feet, the layout allows for retail merchandising, customer seating, service counters, or showroom-style presentation, depending on the concept.

Its Midtown East location places the property close to Grand Central Terminal, office towers, and major hotels, creating a strong daytime customer base and consistent pedestrian activity throughout the week.

The surrounding area includes restaurants, cafés, convenience retail, and service businesses, making the corridor a highly active commercial environment ideal for retail operations that rely on strong visibility and central accessibility.

Key Highlights

• 1,200 SF retail storefront
• Located on Third Avenue in Midtown East
• Strong pedestrian traffic from nearby office buildings
• Ideal for café, fast-casual dining, retail showroom, or service concept
• Close to Grand Central Terminal and major corporate offices
• High visibility along a busy Midtown corridor

Summary

686–688 Third Avenue offers a 1,200 SF retail opportunity in Midtown East, combining strong street visibility with a location in one of Manhattan’s busiest business districts. With proximity to Grand Central Terminal, corporate offices, hotels, and commuter traffic, the space is well suited for retail, café, fast-casual dining, or service concepts seeking a high-exposure Midtown location.