Key Features:
Prime Hell’s Kitchen / 9th Avenue Location:
- Situated on 9th Avenue, a vibrant north-south thoroughfare that serves as the commercial spine of Hell’s Kitchen (also known as Clinton) — one of Manhattan’s most dynamic, convenient, and centrally located neighborhoods, known for its diverse dining, lively nightlife, strong sense of community, and proximity to the Theater District and Times Square.
- Located between West 37th Street and West 38th Street, placing your business in a high-traffic corridor with constant foot traffic from residents, commuters, office workers, theatergoers, and tourists.
- Just steps from the Theater District (Broadway theaters between 41st and 54th Streets), home to some of the world’s most famous productions including Hamilton, The Lion King, Wicked, and Chicago — generating massive foot traffic before and after shows.
- Minutes from Times Square (42nd-47th Streets between Broadway and Seventh Avenue), one of the world’s most iconic destinations, attracting over 50 million visitors annually.
- Close to Hudson Yards (34th-39th Streets along 10th Avenue) — Manhattan’s newest $25 billion luxury development, and Penn Station (7th-8th Avenues, 31st-34th Streets).
Massive Foot Traffic – 24/7 Destination:
- 9th Avenue in Hell’s Kitchen is a legendary dining destination, known as “Restaurant Row” (46th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues) and home to dozens of acclaimed restaurants, cafes, and bars.
- The Theater District generates massive foot traffic before and after Broadway shows (matinee and evening performances).
- Times Square draws over 50 million annual visitors, many of whom spill into the surrounding Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood.
- Strong weekday foot traffic from office workers and commuters, plus strong evening and weekend traffic from theatergoers, diners, tourists, and locals.
Compact & High-Visibility Retail Layout:
- 400 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 9th Avenue, 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 1-2 stations.
- Large windows providing abundant natural light and prime window display opportunities facing 9th Avenue’s steady foot traffic.
- At $25 per square foot, this price reflects the premium nature of this high-traffic location — competitive for this prime Hell’s Kitchen corridor.
Excellent Transit Access – Unbeatable:
- Moments from Penn Station (1, 2, 3, A, C, E) , one of the busiest transit hubs in the Western Hemisphere, serving LIRR, NJ Transit, and Amtrak — just a 10-minute walk.
- Close to Times Square – 42nd Street station (1, 2, 3, N, Q, R, W, S, 7) , 42nd Street – Bryant Park station (B, D, F, M) , and 34th Street – Herald Square station (B, D, F, M, N, Q, R, W) .
- Short walk to Port Authority Bus Terminal and Grand Central Terminal (4, 5, 6, 7, S) .
- Multiple bus routes serve 9th Avenue, 8th Avenue, and 42nd Street (M11, M12, M20, M42, M50, M104, Q32).
- Unbeatable commuter convenience for employees and customers from all five boroughs, New Jersey, Long Island, Westchester, Connecticut, and beyond.
Vibrant, Diverse Customer Base:
- Theatergoers — millions of annual visitors to Broadway shows, creating consistent foot traffic before and after performances.
- Diners — 9th Avenue and Restaurant Row are world-famous dining destinations, drawing food lovers from across the city and around the world.
- Office workers — thousands of professionals employed in nearby Midtown office towers and Hudson Yards corporate offices.
- Local residents — diverse community of Hell’s Kitchen, including young professionals, families, artists, and longtime residents.
- Tourists — visitors to Times Square, Broadway theaters, and Hudson Yards.
- 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:
✔ 400 SF of prime retail space on 9th Avenue in Hell’s Kitchen
✔ $10,000/month — premium location at $25 per square foot
✔ Attractive storefront with excellent visibility on a vibrant dining and retail corridor
✔ Steps from the Theater District, Times Square, and Hudson Yards
✔ Efficient, compact layout perfect for coffee shop, salon, barber, or boutique
✔ Massive foot traffic — theatergoers, diners, office workers, tourists, and residents
✔ Unbeatable transit access — 1, 2, 3, A, C, E, N, Q, R, W, 7, S, B, D, F, M trains, Penn Station, Port Authority, Grand Central
Conclusion:
493-495 9th Avenue offers an exceptional opportunity for small business owners and entrepreneurs seeking a premium, high-visibility retail space in the heart of Hell’s Kitchen — one of Manhattan’s most vibrant, dynamic, and centrally located neighborhoods. With 400 SF of efficient, compact space, a prime 9th Avenue location steps from the Theater District and Times Square, and access to a massive, diverse customer base of theatergoers, diners, office workers, tourists, and residents, 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, dining culture, and transit access — at a premium price befitting this prime location.
Contact us today to schedule a private tour and secure this premier Hell’s Kitchen retail space!
