Retail

Retail Space in the East Village – 117-119 E 7th Street

Address: 117-119 East 7th Street, New York, NY, 10009
Price: $7,500/month
Square Feet: 600 SF
Type: Retail Space

Property Overview:

Located on East 7th Street in the heart of the East Village — one of downtown Manhattan’s most vibrant, culturally rich, and iconic neighborhoods — 117-119 E 7th Street offers 600 SF of retail space at a competitive price point. The building is a pre-war walk-up originally constructed in 1920 and renovated in 1988, featuring 28 residential units and 3 commercial spaces. This space is currently partially built out as a café/restaurant space with excellent natural light and is located just steps from Tompkins Square Park, generating strong, consistent foot traffic from local residents, NYU students, artists, and visitors. Ideal for coffee shops, boutiques, beauty salons, or service-based businesses.

Key Features:

Prime East Village / East 7th Street Location:

• Situated on East 7th Street, a quiet, tree-lined residential block in the heart of the East Village — one of downtown Manhattan’s most vibrant, culturally rich, and historically significant neighborhoods, known for its independent boutiques, legendary nightlife, and world-class dining
• Located between Avenue A and First Avenue, placing your business in a densely populated residential and commercial corridor with strong community ties and steady foot traffic from local residents, NYU students, artists, and musicians
• Just steps from Tompkins Square Park (7th-10th Streets between Avenues A and B) — a beloved neighborhood hub featuring a farmers’ market (Sundays), dog run, playgrounds, concerts, and community events — generating strong foot traffic from dog walkers, families, skateboarders, and park visitors
• Minutes from St. Mark’s Place (8th Street), First Avenue, Second Avenue, and the Lower East Side — all lined with boutiques, restaurants, bars, music venues, and nightlife
• Short walk to the East River Promenade, offering beautiful waterfront walking, running, and biking paths with stunning views of the Williamsburg Bridge and Brooklyn

High-Traffic, 24/7 Neighborhood:

• The East Village is a true 24/7 neighborhood, with strong foot traffic from residents, NYU students, artists, musicians, young professionals, families, and tourists at all hours
• The property is located adjacent to Tompkins Square Park, drawing thousands of daily visitors from dog walkers, families, skateboarders, and attendees of the weekly farmers’ market, concerts, and community events
• Seven-day-a-week foot traffic makes this an ideal location for businesses that rely on consistent customer flow
• The neighborhood’s independent, anti-chain ethos makes it ideal for unique, locally-owned businesses

Well-Proportioned Retail Layout – 600 SF:

• 600 SF of well-proportioned retail space — ideally sized for a coffee shop, boutique, beauty salon, or service-based business
• Partially built out as a restaurant or café space with excellent natural light and a functional floor plan ready for customization
• Attractive storefront with good street-level visibility on East 7th Street, a quiet but convenient residential block with steady local foot traffic
• Excellent natural light — a valuable feature for any retail or café concept
• The building features an elevator — a rare amenity in the East Village
• At $12.50 per square foot, this represents solid value for retail space in this prime East Village location

Excellent Transit Access:

• Moments from the First Avenue subway station (L) , providing a direct connection to 14th Street, Union Square, Williamsburg, and Bushwick
• Close to the 2nd Avenue station (F) , Astor Place station (6) , 8th Street/NYU station (N, R, W) , and 14th Street/Union Square station (4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R, W)
• Multiple bus routes serve First Avenue, Second Avenue, and 14th Street (M9, M14, M15, M8)
• Convenient for East Village residents, NYU students and faculty, artists, and commuters from across the city and Brooklyn

Diverse, High-Traffic Customer Base:

• Local residents — dense, diverse community of the East Village, including young professionals, families, artists, musicians, and longtime residents
• NYU students — over 50,000 students and thousands of faculty/staff at NYU, many of whom live, study, and socialize within walking distance of the East Village
• Tompkins Square Park visitors — daily visitors to the park, including dog walkers, families, skateboarders, and attendees of the weekly farmers’ market, concerts, and community events
• Nightlife and dining crowd — the East Village is famous for its legendary bars, restaurants, music venues, and nightlife, drawing visitors from across the city and around the world
• Ideal for businesses such as:
• Coffee shop or cafe
• Beauty or nail salon
• Barbershop
• Small boutique or concept store
• Art gallery or frame shop
• Fitness or yoga studio
• Tattoo or piercing studio
• Specialty food, chocolate, or wine shop

Highlights:
✔ 600 SF of retail space in the East Village
✔ $7,500/month — solid value at $12.50 per square foot
✔ Attractive storefront with good visibility on a quiet residential block
✔ Steps from Tompkins Square Park and St. Mark’s Place
✔ Excellent natural light throughout the space
✔ Partially built out as a café/restaurant — ready for customization
✔ Building features an elevator — a rare East Village amenity
✔ Strong, diverse, 24/7 foot traffic — residents, students, artists, and visitors
✔ Excellent transit access — L, F, 6, N, R, W, 4, 5, Q trains

Conclusion:

117-119 E 7th Street offers a solid opportunity for small business owners and entrepreneurs seeking well-located, affordable retail space in the heart of the East Village — one of downtown Manhattan’s most vibrant, culturally rich, and historically significant neighborhoods. With 600 SF of functional, flexible space, excellent natural light, a prime East 7th Street location steps from Tompkins Square Park, and access to a loyal, high-traffic customer base of residents, NYU students, artists, musicians, and visitors, this property is perfect for coffee shops, boutiques, beauty salons, or art galleries looking to thrive in a neighborhood known for its independent spirit, creative energy, and legendary street life — all at a solid value of $12.50 per square foot.

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