Key Features:
Prime Greenwich Village Location:
- Situated on Fifth Avenue at the intersection of 8th Street — one of Greenwich Village’s most vibrant and heavily trafficked commercial corridors.
- Located in the heart of the Greenwich Village Historic District, surrounded by tree-lined streets, historic townhouses, and landmark buildings.
- Just steps from Washington Square Park, the iconic arch, and the park’s bustling daily activity — including musicians, artists, students, and residents.
- Directly adjacent to the NYU campus, with thousands of students, faculty, and staff passing by daily.
- Close to Union Square (14th Street), SoHo, NoHo, and the West Village, placing your business at the center of downtown Manhattan’s most desirable neighborhoods.
- Surrounded by beloved local institutions — including The Strand Bookstore, L’Occitane, Sephora, and numerous cafés and restaurants.
Cozy & Efficient Retail Layout:
- 700 SF of well-proportioned retail space — compact yet functional, perfect for small-format retail, intimate dining, or service-based businesses.
- Attractive storefront with excellent street-level visibility on one of the world’s most famous avenues.
- Efficient floor plan suitable for a coffee shop with limited seating, a small boutique with curated merchandise, a single-chair salon, or a professional office (e.g., therapy, real estate, law).
- At $9.29 per square foot, this represents exceptional value for a Fifth Avenue address in Greenwich Village — a rare find at this price point.
Excellent Transit Access:
- Moments from the 8th Street / NYU subway station (N, R, W) and 14th Street / Union Square (4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R, W) .
- Close to the West 4th Street station (A, B, C, D, E, F, M) and Christopher Street station (1) .
- Multiple bus routes serve Fifth Avenue (M1, M2, M3, M5) and nearby avenues.
- Convenient for NYU students, faculty, and staff, as well as residents and visitors from across the city.
Vibrant, Diverse & High-Traffic Customer Base:
- Greenwich Village, particularly the area surrounding Washington Square Park and NYU, is one of New York City’s highest-foot-traffic neighborhoods, with a constant flow of students, professionals, tourists, and residents.
- NYU has over 50,000 students and 15,000 faculty/staff, many of whom live, study, and work within blocks of this location — creating consistent daily demand for food, coffee, services, and retail.
- Washington Square Park draws thousands of visitors daily for concerts, festivals, chess games, and people-watching, generating strong foot traffic on weekends and evenings.
- The surrounding area is home to a mix of longtime Village residents, young professionals, artists and creatives, and international tourists.
- Ideal for businesses such as:
- Coffee or bubble tea shop
- Small boutique or vintage clothing store
- Art gallery or print shop
- Beauty or nail salon
- Barbershop
- Therapy or counseling practice
- Real estate office
- Law or accounting office
- Tattoo or piercing studio
- Flower shop
- Phone or electronics repair
Highlights:
✔ 700 SF of affordable retail space on Fifth Avenue in Greenwich Village
✔ $6,500/month — exceptional value at just $9.29 per square foot
✔ Attractive storefront on one of the world’s most famous avenues
✔ Steps from Washington Square Park and NYU’s main campus
✔ Efficient, flexible layout perfect for small-format retail, coffee, or office use
✔ Surrounded by students, professionals, residents, and tourists
✔ Excellent transit access — N, R, W, 4, 5, 6, L, A, B, C, D, E, F, M
✔ Rare opportunity for a Fifth Avenue address at an affordable price
Conclusion:
12 Fifth Avenue offers a rare and exceptional opportunity for small business owners and entrepreneurs seeking affordable retail space on one of the world’s most prestigious avenues. With 700 SF of functional, flexible space, a prime Greenwich Village location steps from Washington Square Park and NYU, and access to a vibrant, diverse, and high-traffic customer base, this property is perfect for coffee shops, boutiques, salons, art galleries, or professional offices looking to establish a presence in the heart of downtown Manhattan — all at an unbeatable price point.
Contact us today to schedule a private tour and secure this premier Greenwich Village retail space!
