Retail

Prime Retail Space in the Bronx – 355 Exterior Street

Address: 355 Exterior Street, New York, NY, 10451
Price: $30,000/month
Square Feet: 1,517 SF
Type: Retail Space

Property Overview:

Located in the heart of the South Bronx, directly adjacent to Yankee Stadium, 355 Exterior Street offers 1,517 SF of prime retail space at a competitive price point. Ideal for sports bars, restaurants, fast-casual dining, team merchandise shops, event spaces, or service-based businesses capitalizing on game-day traffic and the surrounding residential and commercial growth. Situated between East 161st Street and East 162nd Street, this space benefits from unparalleled visibility, massive event-driven foot traffic, and proximity to major transit hubs.

Key Features:

Prime Yankee Stadium / South Bronx Location:

• Situated on Exterior Street, directly adjacent to Yankee Stadium — one of the most iconic sports venues in the world, attracting over 3 million visitors annually for baseball games, concerts, and special events.
• Located just steps from Gate 4 and the Babe Ruth Plaza entrance, placing your business in the direct path of fans entering and exiting the stadium.
• Positioned in the heart of the Yankee Stadium retail corridor, surrounded by sports bars, merchandise shops, and game-day destinations.
• Minutes from Heritage Field (a public park built on the site of the original Yankee Stadium), Macombs Dam Park, and the South Bronx’s emerging waterfront developments.
• Close to Yankee Tavern, Billy’s Sports Bar, and other legendary game-day institutions.
• Short walk to Gateway Center at Bronx Terminal Market (a major retail hub featuring Target, Home Depot, Best Buy, and dozens of other big-box and specialty retailers), generating significant additional foot traffic year-round.

Game-Day & Year-Round Traffic:

• Yankee Stadium hosts 81 regular-season home games annually (April-September), plus spring training exhibitions, playoff games, concerts (e.g., Paul McCartney, Billy Joel), and special events — creating consistent, high-volume traffic spikes throughout the year.
• Game days generate tens of thousands of pedestrians passing directly by Exterior Street locations, creating unparalleled opportunities for food, beverage, and merchandise sales.
• The surrounding South Bronx residential population (over 85,000 residents within a one-mile radius) provides steady year-round demand for neighborhood-serving retail.
• Gateway Center attracts millions of shoppers annually, generating consistent daytime and weekend foot traffic from Bronx residents and visitors from Upper Manhattan, Westchester, and beyond.

Spacious & High-Visibility Retail Layout:

• 1,517 SF of well-proportioned retail space — ideal for a sports bar, restaurant, fast-casual concept, merchandise shop, or event space.
• Attractive storefront with exceptional street-level visibility on Exterior Street, directly facing Yankee Stadium and the flow of game-day foot traffic.
• High ceilings and open floor plan, allowing for easy customization to fit various business needs — from bar and dining room layouts to retail displays and merchandise racks.
• Large windows providing abundant natural light and prime branding opportunities facing the stadium entrance.
• Potential for outdoor seating or sidewalk activation (subject to permits) — a valuable asset for game-day crowds and warm-weather months.
• At $19.78 per square foot, this price reflects the premium associated with a direct-adjacent Yankee Stadium location and the massive event-driven traffic it generates.

Excellent Transit Access:

• Moments from the 161st Street – Yankee Stadium subway station (B, D, 4) , one of the busiest stations in the Bronx on game days.
• Close to the 167th Street station (B, D) , 149th Street – Grand Concourse station (2, 4, 5) , and 153rd Street – Grand Concourse station (B, D) .
• Direct access to the Metro-North Railroad at Yankee Stadium – East 153rd Street station (Hudson Line), providing service to Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess counties.
• Multiple bus routes serve Exterior Street, River Avenue, and East 161st Street (Bx1, Bx2, Bx6, Bx13, BxM4).
• Short walk to the Macombs Dam Bridge and 145th Street Bridge, providing easy access for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers from Manhattan.
• Convenient for Bronx residents, Manhattan commuters, Westchester visitors, and out-of-town fans arriving by train.

High-Traffic, Diverse Customer Base:

• Yankee Stadium generates massive, concentrated foot traffic on game days, with fans arriving hours before first pitch and lingering after the final out — creating extended sales windows for food, beverage, and merchandise businesses.
• The stadium attracts a diverse fan base of local Bronx residents, Manhattan and Westchester professionals, families, tourists, and international visitors.
• The surrounding South Bronx residential population provides year-round demand for neighborhood-serving retail, including grocery, pharmacy, dining, and personal services.
• Gateway Center draws shoppers from across the Bronx and Upper Manhattan, generating consistent foot traffic on non-game days, weekends, and evenings.
• Ideal for businesses such as:
• Sports bar or pub
• Restaurant (casual dining, fast-casual, pizza, burgers)
• Fast-food or quick-service concept
• Ice cream, dessert, or snack shop
• Team merchandise or souvenir store
• Sports apparel or memorabilia shop
• Event space or party venue
• Barbershop or salon (game-day grooming)
• Pharmacy or convenience store
• Cell phone or electronics repair
• Laundromat or dry cleaner

Highlights:
✔ 1,517 SF of prime retail space directly adjacent to Yankee Stadium
✔ $30,000/month — premium location at $19.78 per square foot
✔ Exceptional storefront visibility facing Gate 4 and Babe Ruth Plaza
✔ Steps from Yankee Stadium — 3+ million annual visitors
✔ High ceilings and open floor plan perfect for bar, restaurant, or merchandise
✔ Potential for outdoor seating or sidewalk activation
✔ Massive game-day foot traffic plus year-round residential and Gateway Center traffic
✔ Excellent transit access — B, D, 4 trains, Metro-North, and multiple buses

Conclusion:

355 Exterior Street offers a rare and exceptional opportunity for businesses seeking a high-visibility, high-traffic retail space directly adjacent to one of the world’s most iconic sports venues. With 1,517 SF of flexible space, an unbeatable location steps from Yankee Stadium’s main entrance, and access to a massive, diverse, and loyal fan base — plus strong year-round residential and Gateway Center traffic — this property is perfect for sports bars, restaurants, merchandise shops, or event spaces looking to capitalize on game-day energy while serving the growing South Bronx community.

Contact us today to schedule a private tour and secure this premier Yankee Stadium retail space!