Retail

Massive Retail Space on the Upper West Side – 245 W 77th Street

Address: 245 West 77th Street, New York, NY, 10024
Price: $95,000/month
Square Feet: 19,302 SF
Type: Retail Space

Property Overview:

Located on West 77th Street in the heart of the Upper West Side — one of Manhattan’s most beloved, family-friendly, and desirable neighborhoods — 245 W 77th Street offers 19,302 SF of massive retail space at exceptional value for this prime location. Ideal for big-box retail, fitness centers (gyms, climbing walls, cycling studios), grocery markets, entertainment venues, event spaces, medical facilities, or experiential flagships. Situated between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue, this space benefits from proximity to Central Park, the American Museum of Natural History, Riverside Park, and some of the city’s best dining, shopping, and transit.

Key Features:

Prime Upper West Side / West 77th Street Location:

• Situated on West 77th Street, a vibrant east-west thoroughfare in the heart of the Upper West Side — one of Manhattan’s most desirable, family-friendly, and beloved neighborhoods, known for its pre-war architecture, tree-lined streets, strong sense of community, and world-class cultural institutions.
• Located between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue, placing your business in a high-traffic corridor with constant foot traffic from local residents, families, dog walkers, museum visitors, and tourists.
• Just steps from Central Park (entrance at 77th 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, attracting over 5 million visitors annually.
• Close to Riverside Park (entrance at 77th Street and Riverside Drive), offering beautiful waterfront green space, running and biking paths, and stunning Hudson River views.

Massive, Flagship-Quality Retail Layout – 19,302 SF:

• 19,302 SF of enormous retail space — one of the largest available retail footprints on the Upper West Side, ideal for big-box retail, fitness centers, grocery markets, entertainment venues, event spaces, or experiential flagships.
• Expansive storefront with exceptional street-level visibility on West 77th Street, a busy corridor with constant pedestrian and vehicular flow.
• High ceilings (characteristic of the area’s pre-war and mid-century commercial buildings, likely 12-20+ feet), allowing for dramatic installations, fitness equipment, climbing walls, or mezzanine levels.
• Open floor plan with minimal columns, perfect for flexible merchandising, large-format displays, fitness layouts, or custom build-outs.
• Large windows providing abundant natural light and prime window display opportunities.
• Loading access available — ideal for grocery markets, entertainment concepts, or wholesale operations requiring frequent deliveries.
• Potential for multiple levels, back-of-house space, storage, office areas, or a kitchen depending on configuration.
• At $4.92 per square foot, this represents exceptional value for a 19,302 SF retail space in this prime Upper West Side location — significantly below market average.

Exceptional Value – Under $5 per Square Foot:

• At $4.92 per square foot, this is an extraordinary value for a massive retail space on the Upper West Side, one of Manhattan’s most desirable residential neighborhoods.
• The combination of price, location, size, traffic, and neighborhood quality makes this an unparalleled opportunity for large-format retailers and operators.

Excellent Transit Access:

• Moments from the 79th Street subway station (1) on Broadway and the 81st Street – Museum of Natural History station (B, C) on Central Park West.
• Close to the 72nd Street station (1, 2, 3, B, C) , 86th Street station (1, B, C) , and 66th Street – Lincoln Center station (1) .
• Multiple bus routes serve Broadway, Amsterdam Avenue, and Columbus Avenue (M5, M7, M10, M11, M79-SBS, M86-SBS, M104).
• Convenient for Upper West Side residents, museum visitors, and commuters from across the city.

Affluent, Diverse & High-Traffic Customer Base:

• Local residents — the Upper West Side is home to some of New York City’s wealthiest and most established residents, including finance executives, medical professionals, lawyers, philanthropists, and families.
• Museum visitors — 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.
• Central Park visitors — millions of annual visitors to Central Park, including joggers, dog walkers, families, and tourists.
• Fitness enthusiasts — the area is home to numerous boutique fitness studios (SoulCycle, Equinox, Barry’s), creating a built-in customer base for fitness-related retail.
• Ideal for businesses such as:
• Big-box retail or department store
• Fitness center (gym, climbing gym, cycling studio, yoga, Pilates, CrossFit)
• Grocery store or supermarket
• Entertainment venue (bowling alley, arcade, cinema, music venue)
• Event space or banquet hall
• Medical facility or healthcare center (large-format urgent care, multi-practice medical suite)
• Experiential retail or brand flagship
• Children’s museum or play space
• Art gallery or exhibition hall

Highlights:
✔ 19,302 SF of massive retail space on the Upper West Side
✔ $95,000/month — exceptional value at just $4.92 per square foot
✔ Expansive storefront with exceptional visibility on West 77th Street
✔ Steps from Central Park and the American Museum of Natural History
✔ High ceilings and open floor plan — ideal for big-box retail, fitness, grocery, or entertainment
✔ Loading access available
✔ Surrounded by luxury residential buildings, boutique fitness, and acclaimed dining
✔ Affluent, loyal, high-traffic local customer base plus museum and park visitors
✔ Excellent transit access — 1, B, C trains and multiple bus routes

Conclusion:

245 W 77th Street offers an extraordinary, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for big-box retailers, fitness operators, grocery markets, entertainment concepts, and experiential brands seeking massive, affordable retail space in the heart of the Upper West Side — one of Manhattan’s most beloved, family-friendly, and desirable neighborhoods, steps from Central Park and the American Museum of Natural History. With an enormous 19,302 SF of flexible, high-ceiling space, an expansive storefront on West 77th Street, and access to an affluent, loyal, high-traffic customer base of residents, museum visitors, park-goers, and fitness enthusiasts — all at an exceptional value of just under $5 per square foot — this property is perfect for department stores, fitness centers, grocery markets, entertainment venues, event spaces, or experiential flagships looking to establish a dominant presence in one of New York City’s most vibrant and desirable neighborhoods.

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