Key Features:
Prime East Village / Greenwich Village Location:
- Situated on 3rd Avenue, a major north-south thoroughfare that serves as a commercial spine connecting the East Village (east) and Greenwich Village (west) — two of downtown Manhattan’s most vibrant, dynamic, and densely populated neighborhoods.
- Located between East 13th Street and East 14th Street, placing your business in a high-traffic corridor with constant foot traffic from NYU students, residents, professionals, and tourists.
- Just steps from Union Square (14th Street) — one of Manhattan’s most beloved public spaces, featuring the famous Greenmarket farmers’ market (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays), seasonal holiday markets, concerts, and festivals.
- Minutes from Astor Place, Washington Square Park, NYU’s main campus, and St. Mark’s Place (8th Street).
- Short walk to Greenwich Village, NoHo, SoHo, and the Lower East Side.
High-Traffic, 24/7 Neighborhood:
- 3rd Avenue in this stretch is one of downtown Manhattan’s busiest pedestrian and vehicular corridors, drawing a constant flow of NYU students, residents, young professionals, shoppers, tourists, and commuters.
- Union Square generates massive foot traffic year-round, with thousands of daily visitors to the Greenmarket, holiday markets, and seasonal events.
- The area is a major hub for dining (restaurants from casual to upscale), shopping (national retailers, boutiques, and specialty shops), and transit.
Spacious & Flexible Retail Layout:
- 1,100 SF of well-proportioned retail space — ideally sized for a boutique, beauty salon, barbershop, specialty food market, fitness studio, coffee shop, or service-based business.
- Attractive storefront with excellent street-level visibility on 3rd Avenue, a heavily trafficked 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 3rd Avenue’s steady foot traffic.
- Potential for back-of-house space, storage, fitting rooms, or office areas depending on configuration.
- At $15 per square foot, this represents solid value for retail space in this prime downtown location — competitive for the East Village / Greenwich Village area.
Excellent Transit Access:
- Moments from the 14th Street / Union Square subway station (4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R, W) — one of Manhattan’s busiest and most convenient transit hubs.
- Close to the 3rd Avenue station (L) , First Avenue station (L) , Astor Place station (6) , and 8th Street / NYU station (N, R, W) .
- Multiple bus routes serve 3rd Avenue, 2nd Avenue, and 14th Street (M15, M101, M102, M103, M14).
- Convenient for East Village and Greenwich Village residents, NYU students and faculty, and commuters from across the city and Brooklyn.
Diverse, High-Traffic Customer Base:
- NYU students, faculty, and staff — over 50,000 students, plus thousands of faculty and staff, creating consistent daily demand for food, coffee, services, and retail.
- Union Square visitors — thousands of daily visitors to the Greenmarket, holiday markets, and seasonal events.
- Local residents — dense, diverse, and affluent population of the East Village, Greenwich Village, and surrounding neighborhoods, including young professionals, families, artists, and longtime residents.
- Young professionals — drawn to the area’s vibrant nightlife, dining, and cultural scene.
- Tourists — visitors to Union Square, the East Village, and Greenwich Village.
- Ideal for businesses such as:
- Boutique or concept store
- Beauty or nail salon
- Barbershop
- Specialty food market or grocery
- Fitness studio (yoga, Pilates, cycling)
- Coffee shop or cafe
- Pet supply or grooming
- Pharmacy or drugstore
- Dental or medical office
- Tattoo or piercing studio
Highlights:
✔ 1,100 SF of retail space on 3rd Avenue at the crossroads of East Village and Greenwich Village
✔ $16,500/month — solid value at $15 per square foot
✔ Attractive storefront with excellent visibility on a major downtown corridor
✔ Steps from Union Square (Greenmarket, holiday markets, concerts) and NYU
✔ High ceilings and open floor plan for flexible merchandising
✔ Strong, diverse, 24/7 foot traffic — students, residents, young professionals, and tourists
✔ Excellent transit access — 4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R, W trains and multiple bus routes
Conclusion:
135 3rd Avenue offers an excellent opportunity for small business owners and entrepreneurs seeking well-located retail space at the intersection of two of downtown Manhattan’s most vibrant neighborhoods — the East Village and Greenwich Village. With 1,100 SF of flexible, high-ceiling space, a prime 3rd Avenue location steps from Union Square and NYU, and access to a diverse, high-energy, 24/7 customer base of students, residents, young professionals, and tourists, this property is perfect for boutiques, beauty salons, barbershops, specialty food markets, fitness studios, or coffee shops looking to thrive in one of New York City’s most dynamic and beloved downtown neighborhoods — all at a competitive price point of $15 per square foot.
Contact us today to schedule a private tour and secure this premier downtown retail space!
