Retail

Retail Space on Madison Avenue – 1783-1795 Madison Ave, East Harlem / Spanish Harlem

Address: 1783-1795 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, 10035
Price: $25,000/month
Square Feet: 1,500 SF
Type: Retail Space

Property Overview:

Located on Madison Avenue in the heart of East Harlem (also known as El Barrio or Spanish Harlem) — one of Manhattan’s most culturally rich, vibrant, and rapidly evolving neighborhoods — 1783-1795 Madison Avenue offers 1,500 SF of prime retail space at a premium price befitting this high-traffic, growing corridor. Ideal for medical and dental practices, urgent care centers, pharmacies, fitness studios, beauty salons, specialty food markets, or service-based businesses. Situated between East 116th Street and East 117th Street, this space benefits from proximity to the 116th Street commercial corridor, Central Park, and some of the city’s best authentic Latin dining, shopping, and transit.

Key Features:

Prime East Harlem / Spanish Harlem / El Barrio Location:

• Situated on Madison Avenue, a major north-south thoroughfare in the heart of East Harlem (also known as El Barrio or Spanish Harlem) — one of Manhattan’s most culturally rich, vibrant, and rapidly evolving neighborhoods, known for its authentic Latin cuisine (Puerto Rican, Mexican, Dominican), community gardens, street art, strong sense of community, and rich cultural heritage.
• Located between East 116th Street and East 117th Street, placing your business in a densely populated residential and commercial corridor with strong community ties, steady foot traffic, and growing investment.
• Just steps from the 116th Street commercial corridor — a bustling retail and dining destination featuring numerous restaurants, bodegas, bakeries, and community services.
• Minutes from Central Park (entrance at 110th Street and Fifth Avenue), offering 843 acres of green space, walking paths, playgrounds, and iconic attractions.
• Close to Mount Sinai Medical Center (98th-101st Streets on Madison/Fifth Avenues), NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan (97th Street and First Avenue), and the East River Waterfront.

High-Traffic, Rapidly Evolving Corridor:

• Madison Avenue in East Harlem is a busy residential and commercial corridor, drawing a mix of local residents, families, medical professionals, students, Central Park visitors, and commuters.
• The area is known for its strong daytime foot traffic from residents running errands, medical professionals, and students, plus strong evening and weekend traffic from families, park visitors, and diners.
• The neighborhood’s strong sense of community and loyalty to local businesses make it ideal for businesses that rely on repeat clientele and word-of-mouth referrals.
• East Harlem has seen significant new development in recent years, adding new residential buildings, retail, and improving public spaces — making this an opportune time to establish a presence.

Spacious & Flexible Retail Layout – 1,500 SF:

• 1,500 SF of generous retail space — ideally sized for a medical or dental practice, urgent care center, physical therapy clinic, pharmacy, fitness studio, beauty salon, or specialty food market.
• Attractive storefront with excellent street-level visibility on Madison Avenue, a busy corridor with constant pedestrian and vehicular flow.
• Functional floor plan suitable for exam rooms and reception area (medical practice), retail displays and checkout (pharmacy/market), fitness equipment and studio space (gym), or service stations (salon).
• Large windows providing abundant natural light — a valuable feature for patient-facing medical practices and wellness studios.
• Potential for back-of-house space, storage, or office areas depending on configuration.
• At $16.67 per square foot, this price reflects the premium nature of this rapidly developing location — competitive for this high-demand corridor.

Excellent Transit Access:

• Moments from the 116th Street subway station (6) on Lexington Avenue — a 5-minute walk — providing direct access to the entire East Side of Manhattan and Grand Central Terminal.
• Close to the 110th Street station (6) , 116th Street station (B, C) on Central Park West, and 125th Street station (4, 5, 6, A, B, C, D) .
• Multiple bus routes serve Madison Avenue, Fifth Avenue, and 116th Street (M1, M2, M3, M4, M106, M116, M101, M102, M103).
• Short walk to the Metro-North Railroad at Harlem-125th Street station (Hudson, Harlem, and New Haven lines), providing direct access to Westchester, Connecticut, and the Bronx.
• Convenient for commuters to Midtown, the Financial District, and beyond.

Diverse, High-Demand Customer Base:

• Local residents — East Harlem is home to a diverse, dense population of longtime residents (primarily Puerto Rican, Mexican, Dominican, and other Latin American communities), as well as young professionals, families, and artists.
• Medical professionals and patients — proximity to Mount Sinai Medical Center and NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan creates consistent demand for medical practices, urgent care, pharmacies, and patient-serving retail.
• Central Park and Museum visitors — millions of annual visitors to Central Park and Museum Mile generate foot traffic, particularly on weekends and holidays.
• Columbia University students and faculty — the nearby Columbia University campus (116th Street and Broadway) brings thousands of students, faculty, and staff to the area.
• Ideal for businesses such as:
• Medical or dental practice (primary care, pediatrics, dermatology, dentistry)
• Urgent care or walk-in clinic
• Physical therapy or rehabilitation center
• Pharmacy or drugstore
• Boutique fitness or yoga studio
• Beauty or nail salon
• Specialty food market or grocery
• Coffee shop or cafe (patient and staff-friendly)
• Children’s enrichment center or play space

Highlights:
✔ 1,500 SF of prime retail space on Madison Avenue in East Harlem / Spanish Harlem
✔ $25,000/month — premium location at $16.67 per square foot
✔ Attractive storefront with excellent visibility on a busy residential corridor
✔ Steps from Central Park, Mount Sinai Medical Center, and the 116th Street commercial corridor
✔ Ideal for medical/dental practice, urgent care, pharmacy, or fitness studio
✔ High ceilings and open floor plan for flexible layouts
✔ Large windows with abundant natural light
✔ Diverse, loyal, high-demand customer base — residents, medical professionals, park visitors, and students
✔ Excellent transit access — 6, B, C, 4, 5, A, D trains and Metro-North
✔ Rapidly developing neighborhood with strong community ties

Conclusion:

1783-1795 Madison Avenue offers a prime opportunity for healthcare providers, fitness operators, and small business owners seeking premium retail space in one of Manhattan’s most culturally rich, vibrant, and rapidly evolving neighborhoods — East Harlem / Spanish Harlem, steps from Central Park, Mount Sinai Medical Center, and the 116th Street commercial corridor. With 1,500 SF of functional, flexible space, a prime Madison Avenue location in the heart of a densely populated residential and medical corridor, and access to a loyal, high-demand customer base of residents, medical professionals, park visitors, and students, this property is perfect for medical and dental practices, urgent care centers, pharmacies, fitness studios, or specialty food markets looking to thrive in a neighborhood that beautifully balances authentic cultural heritage with modern growth and development — at a premium price befitting this prime location.

Contact us today to schedule a private tour and secure this premier East Harlem retail space!