Retail

Prime Retail Space on Columbus Avenue – 322 Columbus Ave, Upper West Side

Address: 322 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY, 10023
Price: $13,000/month
Square Feet: 1,021 SF
Type: Retail Space

Property Overview:

Located on Columbus Avenue in the heart of the Upper West Side, 322 Columbus Avenue offers 1,021 SF of prime retail space at a competitive price point for this highly desirable neighborhood. Ideal for boutiques, beauty salons, specialty food shops, art galleries, fitness studios, cafes, or service-based businesses. Situated between West 75th Street and West 76th Street, this space benefits from one of Manhattan’s most beloved residential neighborhoods, with strong foot traffic from local residents, families, and visitors drawn to the area’s cultural institutions, parks, and acclaimed dining.

Key Features:

Prime Upper West Side / Columbus Avenue Location:

• Situated on Columbus Avenue, one of the Upper West Side’s premier retail corridors, known for its vibrant mix of boutiques, restaurants, cafes, specialty shops, and essential services.
• Located between West 75th Street and West 76th Street, in the heart of one of Manhattan’s most desirable and family-friendly neighborhoods.
• Just steps from Central Park (entrance at 72nd Street and Central Park West), offering 843 acres of green space, walking paths, playgrounds, and iconic attractions — generating foot traffic from joggers, dog walkers, families, and tourists.
• Minutes from the American Museum of Natural History (79th Street and Central Park West) and the Rose Center for Earth and Space — one of New York City’s most visited cultural institutions.
• Close to Riverside Park (entrance at 75th Street and Riverside Drive), offering beautiful waterfront green space, running and biking paths, and stunning Hudson River views.
• Surrounded by boutique fitness studios (SoulCycle, Equinox, Barry’s), acclaimed restaurants, cafés, grocery stores (Fairway, Whole Foods, Zabar’s), and boutique retail.

Neighborhood-Serving Retail Corridor:

• Columbus Avenue is a heavily trafficked pedestrian corridor, drawing a mix of local residents, families, dog walkers, museum visitors, young professionals, and tourists.
• The area is known for its strong daytime foot traffic from residents running errands and museum visitors, plus strong evening and weekend traffic from families and visitors to the area’s acclaimed restaurants and cafes.
• The neighborhood’s strong sense of community and loyalty to local businesses make it ideal for businesses that rely on repeat clientele and word-of-mouth referrals.

Well-Proportioned Retail Layout:

• 1,021 SF of well-proportioned retail space — suitable for a boutique, beauty salon, specialty food shop, art gallery, fitness studio, or service-based business.
• Attractive storefront with excellent street-level visibility on Columbus Avenue, a busy corridor with constant pedestrian flow.
• High ceilings and open floor plan, allowing for flexible merchandising, retail displays, or custom build-outs.
• Large windows providing abundant natural light and prime window display opportunities facing Columbus Avenue’s steady foot traffic.
• Potential for back-of-house space, storage, fitting rooms, or office areas depending on configuration.
• At $12.73 per square foot, this represents solid value for retail space on Columbus Avenue — competitive for this prime Upper West Side location.

Excellent Transit Access:

• Moments from the 72nd Street subway station (1, 2, 3) on Broadway and the 72nd Street station (B, C) on Central Park West.
• Close to the 79th Street station (1) , 81st Street – Museum of Natural History station (B, C) , and 72nd Street station (Q) via crosstown bus.
• Multiple bus routes serve Columbus Avenue, Broadway, and Amsterdam Avenue (M5, M7, M10, M11, M72, M79-SBS, M104).
• Convenient for Upper West Side residents, museum visitors, and commuters from across the city.

Vibrant, Family-Friendly Customer Base:

• The Upper West Side is known for its strong sense of community, family-friendly atmosphere, tree-lined streets, and pre-war architecture — one of the few neighborhoods in Manhattan that feels like a true community.
• Central Park draws millions of visitors annually, including joggers, cyclists, families, and tourists, many of whom pass through the Columbus Avenue corridor.
• The American Museum of Natural History attracts over 5 million visitors annually, generating significant foot traffic from tourists and school groups, particularly on weekends and holidays.
• The neighborhood’s affluence and community-oriented spirit make it ideal for businesses that offer quality goods, personalized service, and a neighborhood feel.
• Ideal for businesses such as:
• Boutique or clothing store
• Beauty or nail salon
• Specialty food, wine, or chocolate shop
• Art gallery or frame shop
• Coffee shop or cafe
• Small-format fitness or yoga studio
• Pet supply or grooming
• Children’s boutique or toy store
• Pharmacy or drugstore
• Dental or medical office

Highlights:
✔ 1,021 SF of prime retail space on Columbus Avenue, Upper West Side
✔ $13,000/month — solid value at $12.73 per square foot
✔ Attractive storefront with excellent visibility on a premier retail corridor
✔ Steps from Central Park and the American Museum of Natural History
✔ High ceilings and open floor plan for flexible merchandising
✔ Surrounded by luxury residential buildings, boutique fitness, and acclaimed dining
✔ Affluent, loyal, high-traffic local customer base plus museum visitors
✔ Excellent transit access — 1, 2, 3, B, C trains and multiple bus routes

Conclusion:

322 Columbus Avenue offers an excellent opportunity for businesses seeking prime retail space on the Upper West Side — one of Manhattan’s most desirable, family-friendly, and community-oriented neighborhoods. With 1,021 SF of flexible, well-proportioned space, a prime Columbus Avenue location steps from Central Park and the American Museum of Natural History, and access to a loyal, high-spending, and high-traffic customer base of residents, museum visitors, and professionals, this property is perfect for boutiques, beauty salons, specialty food shops, art galleries, or fitness studios looking to thrive in the heart of the Upper West Side.

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