Retail

Retail Space in the Garment District / Herald Square – 144 W 37th Street

Address: 144 W 37th Street, New York, NY, 10018
Price: $15,000/month
Square Feet: 600 SF
Type: Retail Space

Property Overview:

Located on West 37th Street in the Garment District — just steps from Herald Square, Penn Station, and the Empire State Building — 144 W 37th Street offers 600 SF of prime retail space at a premium price befitting this high-traffic Midtown location. Ideal for coffee shops, beauty salons, barbershops, small boutiques, specialty food concepts, or service-based businesses. Situated between Broadway and Sixth Avenue (Avenue of the Americas), this space benefits from massive commuter and tourist foot traffic, proximity to Macy’s flagship store, and some of the city’s best dining, shopping, and transit.

Key Features:

Prime Garment District / Herald Square Location:

• Situated on West 37th Street, a commercial corridor in the historic Garment District — long the epicenter of New York’s fashion industry — now benefiting from proximity to Herald Square, Penn Station, and the Empire State Building.
• Located between Broadway and Sixth Avenue (Avenue of the Americas), placing your business at the crossroads of one of Midtown’s busiest and most dynamic commercial districts.
• Just steps from Herald Square (34th Street and Broadway), home to Macy’s flagship store (the world’s largest department store), attracting millions of shoppers annually.
• Minutes from Penn Station (one of the busiest transit hubs in the Western Hemisphere), the Empire State Building (34th Street and Fifth Avenue — one of New York City’s most iconic landmarks, attracting over 4 million visitors annually), and Times Square.
• Close to Koreatown (32nd Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues), Fifth Avenue luxury shopping, and Madison Square Garden.

Massive Foot Traffic – Commuters, Shoppers & Tourists:

• Herald Square and Macy’s generate millions of annual visitors, drawing shoppers from across the city, the country, and the world.
• Penn Station generates tens of thousands of daily commuters, many of whom walk through the West 37th Street corridor on their way to and from work.
• The Empire State Building attracts over 4 million visitors annually, many of whom explore the surrounding neighborhood.
• Strong weekday foot traffic from commuters and office workers, plus strong weekend foot traffic from shoppers and tourists.

Compact & High-Visibility Retail Layout:

• 600 SF of efficient retail space — perfectly sized for a coffee shop, beauty salon, barbershop, small boutique, or grab-and-go food concept.
• Attractive storefront with excellent street-level visibility on West 37th Street, a busy corridor with constant pedestrian and vehicular flow.
• Efficient floor plan suitable for a coffee counter with limited seating, a small boutique with curated merchandise, or a salon/barbershop with limited stations.
• Large windows providing abundant natural light and prime window display opportunities facing West 37th Street’s steady foot traffic.
• At $25 per square foot, this price reflects the premium nature of this high-traffic location — competitive given the massive foot traffic.

Excellent Transit Access – Unbeatable:

• Moments from Herald Square / 34th Street subway station (B, D, F, M, N, Q, R, W) and Penn Station (1, 2, 3, A, C, E) — one of the busiest transit hubs in the Western Hemisphere, serving LIRR, NJ Transit, and Amtrak.
• Close to 34th Street – Herald Square station (B, D, F, M, N, Q, R, W) , 33rd Street station (6) , and 42nd Street – Bryant Park station (B, D, F, M) .
• Short walk to Grand Central Terminal (4, 5, 6, 7, S) and Port Authority Bus Terminal.
• Multiple bus routes serve Sixth Avenue, Broadway, and 34th/37th Streets (M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M7, M34, M34-SBS, M55, Q32).
• Unbeatable commuter convenience for employees and customers from all five boroughs, New Jersey, Long Island, Westchester, Connecticut, and beyond.

Massive, Diverse Customer Base:

• Commuters — tens of thousands of daily commuters passing through Penn Station and Herald Square, many of whom walk through the West 37th Street corridor.
• Shoppers — millions of annual visitors to Macy’s Herald Square (the world’s largest department store), many of whom explore the surrounding neighborhood.
• Tourists — millions of annual visitors to the Empire State Building, Times Square, and nearby attractions.
• Office workers — thousands of professionals employed in the Garment District, Herald Square, and Midtown office towers.
• Fashion professionals — buyers, designers, and wholesale clients in the Garment District.
• Ideal for businesses such as:
• Coffee shop or cafe (grab-and-go focused)
• Beauty or nail salon
• Barbershop
• Small boutique or concept store
• Specialty food deli or sandwich shop
• Mobile phone or electronics repair
• Pharmacy or convenience store (small-format)
• Dry cleaner or laundry service

Highlights:
✔ 600 SF of prime retail space in the Garment District / Herald Square
✔ $15,000/month — premium location at $25 per square foot
✔ Attractive storefront with excellent visibility on West 37th Street
✔ Steps from Macy’s Herald Square, Penn Station, and the Empire State Building
✔ Efficient, compact layout perfect for coffee shop, salon, barber, or boutique
✔ Massive foot traffic — commuters, shoppers, tourists, and office workers
✔ Unbeatable transit access — B, D, F, M, N, Q, R, W, 1, 2, 3, A, C, E, 6 trains, LIRR, NJ Transit, Amtrak
✔ High-growth, high-traffic Midtown location

Conclusion:

144 W 37th Street offers a fantastic opportunity for small business owners and entrepreneurs seeking a premium, high-visibility retail space in one of Midtown’s busiest and most dynamic corridors — just steps from Macy’s Herald Square, Penn Station, and the Empire State Building. With 600 SF of efficient, compact space, a prime West 37th Street location in the heart of the Garment District, and access to a massive, diverse customer base of commuters, shoppers, tourists, and office workers, this property is perfect for coffee shops, beauty salons, barbershops, small boutiques, or specialty food concepts looking to thrive in a neighborhood with unparalleled foot traffic and transit access — at a premium price befitting this prime location.

Contact us today to schedule a private tour and secure this premier Garment District / Herald Square retail space!