Retail

Prime Retail Space in Yorkville – 1492 1st Ave, Upper East Side

Address: 1492 First Avenue, New York, NY, 10075
Price: $20,000/month
Square Feet: 2,150 SF
Type: Retail Space

Property Overview:

Located on First Avenue in the charming Yorkville neighborhood of the Upper East Side, 1492 First Avenue offers 2,150 SF of prime retail space at a competitive price point. Ideal for medical and dental practices, urgent care centers, physical therapy clinics, pharmacies, fitness studios, beauty salons, or specialty food markets. Situated between East 77th Street and East 78th Street, this space benefits from proximity to Carl Schurz Park, the East River waterfront, major hospitals (Weill Cornell, NY-Presbyterian, HSS, Memorial Sloan Kettering), and some of the city’s best dining, shopping, and transit.

Key Features:

Prime Yorkville / Upper East Side Location:

• Situated on First Avenue, a busy north-south thoroughfare serving the Yorkville neighborhood of the Upper East Side — one of Manhattan’s most desirable, family-friendly, and community-oriented neighborhoods, known for its pre-war architecture, tree-lined streets, strong sense of community, and excellent quality of life
• Located between East 77th Street and East 78th Street, placing your business in a densely populated residential corridor with strong daytime and evening foot traffic from local residents, families, dog walkers, medical professionals, and commuters
• Just steps from Carl Schurz Park (86th-90th Streets along the East River), a beloved waterfront green space featuring walking paths, playgrounds, dog runs, and stunning East River views — home to Gracie Mansion (the official residence of the Mayor of New York City)
• Minutes from the East River Promenade, offering beautiful waterfront walking, running, and biking paths with stunning views of the Queensboro Bridge, Roosevelt Island, and Long Island City
• Close to Gracie Mansion, Asphalt Green (a community fitness and sports center at 91st Street and York Avenue), and John Jay Park

Medical & Institutional Proximity – A Healthcare Hub:

• Located within easy reach of some of New York City’s most prestigious medical institutions:
• Weill Cornell Medical Center (68th Street and York Avenue)
• NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital (68th Street and York Avenue)
• Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) — #1 in orthopedics nationwide (70th Street and York Avenue)
• Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (67th-68th Streets on York Avenue)
• This concentration of world-renowned hospitals and research centers creates consistent, high-demand foot traffic from medical professionals, hospital employees, patients, families, and caregivers — all needing nearby medical services, pharmacies, and patient-serving retail

Spacious & Versatile Retail Layout – 2,150 SF:

• 2,150 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 First 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 $9.30 per square foot, this represents solid value for retail space in this prime Upper East Side location

Excellent Transit Access:

• Close to the 86th Street subway station (4, 5, 6) on Lexington Avenue (approximately a 10-minute walk), providing direct access to the entire East Side of Manhattan and Grand Central Terminal
• Short walk to the 86th Street station (Q) on Second Avenue, providing access to the Second Avenue Subway
• Multiple bus routes serve First Avenue, Second Avenue, and 77th/78th Streets (M15, M31, M79-SBS, M86-SBS)
• Convenient for Upper East Side residents, medical professionals, hospital employees, patients, and families

Affluent, High-Demand Customer Base:

• Medical professionals — thousands of doctors, nurses, researchers, and administrators employed at nearby world-class hospitals (Weill Cornell, NY-Presbyterian, HSS, MSK)
• Patients and families — patients seeking treatment at area hospitals, plus their families, create consistent demand for medical practices, urgent care, pharmacies, and patient-serving retail
• Local residents — Yorkville is home to some of New York City’s wealthiest and most established residents, including finance executives, medical professionals, lawyers, philanthropists, and families
• Carl Schurz Park visitors — daily visitors to the park, including dog walkers, families, and joggers
• Asphalt Green members — thousands of fitness enthusiasts who visit the community fitness center daily, generating demand for fitness and wellness-related retail
• Ideal for businesses such as:
• Medical or dental practice (primary care, pediatrics, dermatology, dentistry, orthodontics)
• 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
• Pet supply or grooming
• Coffee shop or cafe (patient and staff-friendly)

Highlights:
✔ 2,150 SF of prime retail space on First Avenue in Yorkville / Upper East Side
✔ $20,000/month — solid value at $9.30 per square foot
✔ Attractive storefront with excellent visibility on a busy residential corridor
✔ Steps from Carl Schurz Park, Asphalt Green, and the East River waterfront
✔ Close to world-class hospitals (Weill Cornell, NY-Presbyterian, HSS, MSK)
✔ Ideal for medical/dental practice, urgent care, pharmacy, or fitness studio
✔ Functional layout with potential for exam rooms, reception, and storage
✔ Large windows with abundant natural light
✔ Affluent, loyal, high-demand customer base — residents, medical professionals, patients, and fitness enthusiasts
✔ Excellent transit access — 4, 5, 6, Q trains and multiple bus routes

Conclusion:

1492 First Avenue offers a prime opportunity for healthcare providers, fitness operators, and small business owners seeking well-located retail space in one of the Upper East Side’s most desirable, family-friendly neighborhoods — Yorkville. With 2,150 SF of functional, flexible space, a prime First Avenue location steps from Carl Schurz Park, Asphalt Green, and world-class hospitals, and access to an affluent, loyal, high-demand customer base of residents, medical professionals, patients, and fitness enthusiasts, this property is perfect for medical and dental practices, urgent care centers, physical therapy clinics, pharmacies, or fitness studios looking to thrive in one of Manhattan’s most prestigious residential neighborhoods — all at a solid value of under $10 per square foot.

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