Retail

Key Features:

Prime Lower East Side Location:

• Situated on Delancey Street, a major east-west thoroughfare that serves as a primary gateway to the Lower East Side, connecting the Williamsburg Bridge to the rest of Manhattan.
• Located just steps from Sara D. Roosevelt Park, a bustling public space featuring basketball courts, soccer fields, community gardens, and a popular dog run — drawing hundreds of daily visitors from the surrounding community.
• Close to the East River waterfront, Essex Crossing (a massive mixed-use development with retail, dining, a market hall, and luxury rentals), and the Tenement Museum.
• Surrounded by a vibrant mix of longtime residents, young professionals, artists, and tourists drawn to the LES for its historic tenement architecture, legendary music venues, and world-famous dining scene.
• Short walk to the East Village, Chinatown, and SoHo, placing your business at the center of downtown Manhattan’s most dynamic neighborhoods.

Compact & Efficient Retail Layout:

• 600 SF of well-sized retail space — compact yet functional, perfect for small-format retail, quick-service food, or service-based businesses.
• Attractive storefront with good street-level visibility on a high-traffic corridor.
• Efficient floor plan suitable for a coffee counter with limited seating, a small boutique with curated merchandise, or a single-chair salon or barbershop.
• At $10 per square foot, this represents exceptional value for retail space in a rapidly developing and increasingly desirable downtown neighborhood.

Excellent Transit Access:

• Moments from the Delancey Street / Essex Street subway station (F, M, J, Z) , providing direct connections to Midtown, Brooklyn, and Queens.
• Close to the East Broadway station (F) and Grand Street station (B, D) .
• Direct access to the Williamsburg Bridge, making this location easily accessible for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers coming from Brooklyn.
• Multiple bus routes serve Delancey Street (M14, M9, M21, B39).
• Convenient for Lower East Side residents, Brooklyn commuters, and visitors from across the city.

Vibrant, Diverse, & Growing Customer Base:

• The Lower East Side has undergone significant transformation in recent years, with Essex Crossing bringing new residential towers, retail spaces, a Regal Cinemas, a Market Line food hall, and a rooftop farm to the neighborhood.
• The area maintains its historic character, attracting tourists to the Tenement Museum and the neighborhood’s iconic delis (Katz’s), music venues (Bowery Ballroom, The Living Room), and speakeasies (Attaboy, PDT).
• Strong local residential population from nearby affordable housing, luxury rentals, and co-op buildings, providing a steady stream of daily foot traffic.
• Ideal for businesses such as:
• Coffee or bubble tea shop
• Sandwich or bagel shop
• Small boutique or vintage clothing store
• Beauty or nail salon
• Barbershop
• Phone or electronics repair
• Bodega or convenience store
• Flower shop
• Pet supply or grooming
• Tattoo or piercing studio

Highlights:
✔ 600 SF of affordable retail space on the Lower East Side
✔ $6,000/month — exceptional value at just $10 per square foot
✔ Attractive storefront on Delancey Street, a major downtown corridor
✔ Steps from Sara D. Roosevelt Park and Essex Crossing
✔ Efficient, flexible layout perfect for small-format retail or service businesses
✔ Surrounded by a diverse mix of longtime residents, young professionals, and tourists
✔ Excellent transit access — F, M, J, Z trains and Williamsburg Bridge
✔ Rapidly developing neighborhood with significant new investment (Essex Crossing)

Conclusion:

174 Delancey Street offers a fantastic opportunity for small business owners and entrepreneurs seeking affordable retail space in one of downtown Manhattan’s most dynamic and rapidly evolving neighborhoods. With 600 SF of functional, flexible space, a prime Lower East Side location steps from Sara D. Roosevelt Park and Essex Crossing, and access to a diverse and loyal customer base, this property is perfect for coffee shops, boutiques, salons, barbershops, or service providers looking to establish a presence in a neighborhood that perfectly balances historic authenticity with modern growth — all at an unbeatable price point.

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