Retail

Retail Space on Christopher Street – 9 Christopher Street, West Village

Address: 9 Christopher Street, New York, NY, 10014
Price: $10,000/month
Square Feet: 550 SF
Type: Retail Space

Property Overview:

Located on Christopher Street in the heart of the West Village — one of Manhattan’s most historic, charming, and desirable neighborhoods — 9 Christopher Street offers 550 SF of retail space at a competitive price point. Ideal for coffee shops, beauty salons, barbershops, small boutiques, art galleries, specialty food shops, or service-based businesses. Situated between Seventh Avenue South and Greenwich Avenue (near the iconic Christopher Street PATH station), this space benefits from strong foot traffic from local residents, NYU students, and visitors drawn to the West Village’s tree-lined streets, historic townhouses, independent boutiques, and world-class dining.

Key Features:

Prime West Village / Christopher Street Location:

• Situated on Christopher Street, one of the West Village’s most iconic and historic thoroughfares, known for its charming tree-lined sidewalks, historic townhouses, independent boutiques, art galleries, acclaimed restaurants, and strong sense of community. Christopher Street is also historically significant as a center of LGBTQ+ culture and the site of the Stonewall Inn (just blocks away).
• Located between Seventh Avenue South and Greenwich Avenue, placing your business at the heart of one of downtown Manhattan’s most beloved, heavily trafficked, and desirable neighborhoods.
• Just steps from the PATH train at Christopher Street station (service to Hoboken and Jersey City — 2 blocks west), and the 1 train at Christopher Street station (Seventh Avenue South and Christopher Street).
• Minutes from Hudson River Park (entrance at Christopher Street and West Street), offering beautiful waterfront green space, running and biking paths, and stunning river views.
• Short walk to Greenwich Avenue, Bleecker Street, Grove Street, West 4th Street, Sheridan Square, Washington Square Park, and the Meatpacking District.

High-Traffic, Historic Neighborhood:

• Christopher Street is a historic and heavily trafficked corridor, drawing a constant flow of local residents, NYU students, young professionals, artists, writers, shoppers, diners, tourists, and PATH commuters.
• The area is a global destination for LGBTQ+ culture and history (Stonewall National Monument is just a few blocks away), attracting visitors from around the world.
• Strong daytime foot traffic from residents, NYU students, and office workers, plus strong evening and weekend traffic from the area’s world-famous restaurants, bars, and nightlife.

Efficient & Flexible Retail Layout:

• 550 SF of well-proportioned retail space — ideally sized for a coffee shop, beauty salon, barbershop, small boutique, art gallery, or service-based business.
• Attractive storefront with excellent street-level visibility on Christopher Street, a busy downtown corridor with constant pedestrian flow.
• Functional floor plan suitable for a coffee counter with limited seating, a salon with 1-2 stations, or a small retail boutique with curated merchandise.
• Large windows providing abundant natural light and prime window display opportunities facing Christopher Street’s steady foot traffic.
• At $18.18 per square foot, this represents solid value for retail space in this prime West Village location.

Excellent Transit Access:

• Christopher Street PATH station — just 2 blocks west (9th Avenue and Christopher Street), providing direct service to Hoboken and Jersey City (7-10 minute ride).
• Christopher Street station (1) at Seventh Avenue South and Christopher Street — just steps away, providing direct access to the entire West Side of Manhattan (South Ferry to the Bronx).
• Close to the 14th Street / Eighth Avenue station (A, C, E, L) , West 4th Street station (A, B, C, D, E, F, M) , and 14th Street / Sixth Avenue station (F, M, L) .
• Multiple bus routes serve Seventh Avenue South, Hudson Street, and Christopher Street (M8, M11, M12, M20).
• Convenient for employees, customers, and clients from across the city, Brooklyn, Queens, New Jersey, and beyond.

Vibrant, Historic & Desirable Neighborhood:

• The West Village is one of New York City’s most desirable, charming, and culturally rich neighborhoods, known for its tree-lined streets, historic townhouses, gas lamps, independent boutiques, art galleries, acclaimed restaurants, wine bars, coffee shops, and strong sense of community.
• Christopher Street is historically significant as a center of LGBTQ+ culture and the site of the Stonewall National Monument (just blocks away at 53 Christopher Street), attracting visitors from around the world.
• Hudson River Park offers beautiful waterfront green space, running paths, playgrounds, and stunning Hudson River views — perfect for morning jogs, evening strolls, and weekend relaxation.
• Bleecker Street and Greenwich Avenue offer world-class shopping, dining, and people-watching, from independent bookstores and boutiques to legendary bakeries (Magnolia Bakery) and jazz clubs.
• The neighborhood is home to some of the city’s most beloved restaurants, including Buvette, The Spotted Pig, Via Carota, L’Artusi, Minetta Tavern, Joseph Leonard, and dozens of other acclaimed spots.
• The Stonewall Inn (53 Christopher Street) is a historic LGBTQ+ bar and National Monument, attracting visitors from around the world.
• Sheridan Square (just steps away) is the heart of the West Village’s historic district, offering a vibrant, bustling atmosphere.

Ideal Business Types:
This well-located retail space is perfect for:

• Coffee shop or cafe
• Beauty or nail salon
• Barbershop
• Small boutique or concept store
• Art gallery or frame shop
• Specialty food, chocolate, or wine shop
• Flower shop
• Pet supply or grooming
• Tattoo or piercing studio
• Dental or medical office (small-format)

Highlights:
✔ 550 SF of retail space on historic Christopher Street, West Village
✔ $10,000/month — solid value at $18.18 per square foot
✔ Attractive storefront with excellent visibility on a historic, heavily trafficked corridor
✔ Steps from Christopher Street PATH station and 1 train (NYC subway)
✔ Minutes from Hudson River Park, Bleecker Street, and the Meatpacking District
✔ Functional, flexible layout perfect for coffee shop, salon, barbershop, or boutique
✔ Strong foot traffic — residents, NYU students, PATH commuters, tourists, and shoppers
✔ Excellent transit access — 1, PATH, A, C, E, L, F, M trains

Conclusion:

9 Christopher Street offers an excellent opportunity for small business owners and entrepreneurs seeking well-located retail space in the heart of the West Village — one of Manhattan’s most historic, charming, and desirable neighborhoods. With 550 SF of functional, efficient space, a prime Christopher Street location steps from the PATH station and 1 train, and access to a loyal, high-traffic customer base of residents, NYU students, PATH commuters, tourists, and shoppers, this property is perfect for coffee shops, beauty salons, barbershops, small boutiques, or art galleries looking to thrive in a neighborhood known for its historic charm, independent spirit, and world-class quality of life — all at a competitive price point of just over $18 per square foot.

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