Retail

Key Features:

Prime Upper East Side / Yorkville Location:

• Situated on York Avenue, a busy north-south corridor serving the eastern edge of the Upper East Side (Yorkville neighborhood).
• Located just blocks from Weill Cornell Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Hospital for Special Surgery, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center — creating consistent demand for medical offices, pharmacies, and patient-serving retail.
• Surrounded by mid-rise and high-rise residential buildings, providing a steady stream of local residents seeking daily essentials and services within walking distance.
• Close to Carl Schurz Park and the East River Promenade, attracting families, dog walkers, and fitness enthusiasts year-round.
• Short walk to the Second Avenue Q subway line (72nd and 86th Street stations), providing easy access for employees and customers.

Practical & Efficient Retail Layout:

• 1,100 SF of functional retail space — well-suited for a wide range of neighborhood-serving businesses.
• Attractive storefront with good street-level visibility on a heavily trafficked avenue.
• Practical layout with potential for a reception area, private rooms, storage, or back-of-house space depending on the business type.
• Affordable rental rate at under $5.91 per square foot — exceptional value for the Upper East Side.
• Low price point allows small business owners to establish a presence in a prestigious Manhattan neighborhood without the premium costs of Fifth Avenue, Madison Avenue, or even First/Third Avenues.

Solid Transit Access:

• Close to the 72nd Street subway station (Q) on Second Avenue (approximately a 10-minute walk).
• M31 and M57 bus routes serve York Avenue directly, providing crosstown and north-south connectivity.
• Short walk to the 86th Street station (4, 5, 6) on Lexington Avenue.
• Convenient for Yorkville and Upper East Side residents who prefer to shop and access services within their own neighborhood.

Neighborhood-Serving Customer Base:

• Yorkville is a densely populated residential area with a mix of families, young professionals, and long-time residents, many of whom are loyal to local businesses.
• The concentration of world-class hospitals creates significant demand for medical offices, urgent care centers, pharmacies, and patient-amenity retail (e.g., delis, coffee shops, gift stores, florists).
• Unlike the luxury corridors of Madison or Fifth Avenues, York Avenue offers essential, everyday retail opportunities with less competition and more reasonable rents.
• Ideal for businesses such as:
• Medical or dental practice (primary care, pediatrics, dermatology, dentistry, physical therapy)
• Pharmacy or drugstore
• Veterinary clinic or pet supply store
• Dry cleaner or laundromat
• Nail salon or hair salon
• Deli, grocery, or bodega
• Urgent care or walk-in clinic
• Physical therapy or rehabilitation center
• Coffee shop or bagel shop
• Florist or gift shop

Highlights:
✔ 1,100 SF of neighborhood retail space on York Avenue
✔ $6,500/month — exceptional value at under $5.91 per square foot
✔ Attractive storefront on a busy residential corridor
✔ Blocks from Weill Cornell, NY-Presbyterian, HSS, and Memorial Sloan Kettering
✔ Ideal for medical offices, pharmacies, pet services, salons, or delis
✔ Loyal, local residential customer base with daily needs
✔ Convenient bus access and close to Q subway line

Conclusion:

1431 York Avenue offers a fantastic opportunity for small business owners seeking affordable retail space in a prime Upper East Side location. With 1,100 SF of practical, flexible space, proximity to some of New York’s leading hospitals, and a loyal residential customer base, this property is perfect for medical practices, pharmacies, pet services, salons, delis, or other neighborhood-serving businesses looking to thrive in Yorkville at an unbeatable price point.

Contact us today to schedule a private tour and secure this affordable Upper East Side retail space!