Key Features:
Prime Midtown East / Plaza District / Third Avenue Location:
- Situated on Third Avenue, one of Manhattan’s premier commercial and retail corridors, in the heart of the Plaza District — known for its luxury retail flagships, corporate headquarters, and high-end residential buildings.
- Located between East 55th Street and East 56th Street, placing your business at the epicenter of one of Manhattan’s most prestigious, heavily trafficked, and commercially active districts.
- Just steps from Bloomingdale’s flagship store (59th Street and Lexington Avenue — a 5-minute walk) — a world-famous luxury department store that draws thousands of daily shoppers.
- Minutes from Central Park (entrance at 59th Street and Fifth Avenue), Fifth Avenue luxury shopping (Bergdorf Goodman, Tiffany & Co., Cartier, Chanel, Dior, Louis Vuitton), Billionaires’ Row (57th Street), and The Plaza Hotel.
High-Traffic, Affluent Corridor:
- Third Avenue in Midtown East is a heavily trafficked shopping destination, drawing a mix of local residents, office workers, commuters, Bloomingdale’s shoppers, and tourists.
- The area is known for its strong daytime foot traffic from office workers and professionals, plus strong evening and weekend traffic from residents and shoppers.
- Surrounded by luxury residential buildings, corporate headquarters, and high-end retail, creating a high-spending, sophisticated customer base.
Spacious & Flexible Retail Layout – 1,500 SF:
- 1,500 SF of generous retail space — ideally sized for a boutique, beauty salon, fitness studio, specialty food shop, or service-based business.
- Attractive storefront with excellent street-level visibility on Third Avenue, a high-traffic corridor with constant pedestrian and vehicular flow.
- High ceilings and open floor plan, allowing for easy customization to fit various business needs — from retail displays and salon stations to fitness equipment and checkout areas.
- Large windows providing abundant natural light and prime window display opportunities facing Third Avenue’s steady foot traffic.
- Potential for back-of-house space, storage, fitting rooms, or office areas depending on configuration.
- At $10 per square foot, this represents solid value for retail space in this prime Midtown East location.
Excellent Transit Access:
- Moments from the Lexington Avenue / 59th Street subway station (4, 5, 6, N, R, W) — one of Manhattan’s busiest and most convenient transit hubs.
- Close to the 57th Street station (F, Q) , 53rd Street station (E, M) , and Lexington Avenue / 53rd Street station (E, M) .
- Short walk to Grand Central Terminal (4, 5, 6, 7, S) , providing direct access to Metro-North Railroad and multiple subway lines.
- Multiple bus routes serve Third Avenue, Lexington Avenue, and 57th Street (M31, M57, M101, M102, M103, Q32, BxM3, BxM4, BxM6, BxM7, BxM8, BxM9, BxM10, BxM11, BxM18).
- Unbeatable commuter convenience for employees and customers from all five boroughs, Westchester, Long Island, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
Affluent, High-Demand Customer Base:
- Bloomingdale’s shoppers — thousands of daily shoppers at the iconic department store, many of whom explore the surrounding neighborhood.
- Office workers — thousands of professionals employed in nearby Midtown East corporate towers and financial institutions.
- Local residents — wealthy, established residents of the Upper East Side, Sutton Place, and surrounding neighborhoods, including finance executives, medical professionals, and families.
- Tourists — visitors to Bloomingdale’s, Central Park, Fifth Avenue, and Billionaires’ Row.
- Ideal for businesses such as:
- Boutique or concept store (apparel, accessories, home goods)
- Beauty or nail salon
- Fitness or yoga studio
- Specialty food or gourmet grocery shop
- Coffee shop or cafe
- Pharmacy or drugstore
- Pet supply or grooming
- Optical or eyewear shop
Highlights:
✔ 1,500 SF of prime retail space on Third Avenue in Midtown East / Plaza District
✔ $15,000/month — solid value at $10 per square foot
✔ Attractive storefront with excellent visibility on a high-traffic commercial corridor
✔ Steps from Bloomingdale’s flagship, Central Park, and Fifth Avenue luxury shopping
✔ High ceilings and open floor plan — ideal for boutique, fitness, salon, or market
✔ Surrounded by luxury residential buildings, corporate headquarters, and world-class dining
✔ Affluent, high-traffic customer base — shoppers, office workers, residents, and tourists
✔ Excellent transit access — 4, 5, 6, N, R, W, F, Q, E, M trains, Grand Central
Conclusion:
928-930 Third Avenue offers an excellent opportunity for retailers, fitness operators, and service providers seeking prime, well-located retail space in the heart of Midtown East — one of Manhattan’s most prestigious, commercially active, and desirable neighborhoods, steps from Bloomingdale’s, Central Park, and Fifth Avenue luxury shopping. With 1,500 SF of flexible, high-ceiling space, a prime Third Avenue location in the center of Midtown’s luxury retail and corporate district, and access to a massive, high-spending customer base of shoppers, office workers, residents, and tourists, this property is perfect for boutiques, beauty salons, fitness studios, specialty food shops, or service-based businesses looking to thrive in one of New York City’s most vibrant and affluent neighborhoods — all at a solid value of $10 per square foot.
Contact us today to schedule a private tour and secure this premier Midtown East retail space!
