The space features an inviting street-level frontage with excellent visibility along Second Avenue, capturing the attention of the area’s dense mix of residents, commuters, and local shoppers. Its efficient, open floorplan provides comfortable flexibility for a variety of small-scale concepts, from takeout food and coffee operations to boutique retail, salons, or service-based businesses. The interior offers a move-in-ready environment with modern finishes, track lighting, and polished tile or hardwood flooring, ready for tenant branding and customization.
Key Features
- Asking Rent: $2,100 / month
- Available Space: 250 SF
- Property Type: Ground-Floor Retail Storefront
- Lease Type: Direct Lease
- Building Class: Class B
- Year Built: 1910
- Ceiling Height: Approx. 10–12 FT
- Layout: Open floorplan ideal for boutique retail, food service, or studio use
- Condition: Move-in ready with modern finishes
- Frontage: Street-level glass storefront with signage opportunity
- HVAC: Wall-mounted or split-unit system
- Access: Ground-level entrance; ADA compliant
- Restroom: Shared facilities
- Neighborhood Highlights: Located in East Harlem, surrounded by residential developments, local dining, and community institutions
Neighborhood Highlights
Located between East 124th Street and East 125th Street, 2313 Second Avenue places you in the heart of East Harlem (El Barrio), one of Manhattan’s most culturally rich and historically significant neighborhoods. Second Avenue serves as a major north-south thoroughfare, carrying thousands of daily commuters and providing unmatched visibility for any retail or commercial operation.
The neighborhood is renowned for its vibrant Latino heritage, celebrated dining scene, and iconic cultural institutions such as the Museum of the City of New York and El Museo del Barrio. East Harlem is experiencing a renaissance, with new residential developments, improved public spaces, and growing interest from entrepreneurs seeking affordable commercial space with immense potential. The neighborhood’s dense residential population—comprising long-standing families, young professionals, and students—ensures a steady and diverse customer base. Nearby landmarks include Thomas Jefferson Park, Mount Sinai Hospital, and the bustling 125th Street retail corridor.
Transportation is exceptionally well-served, with the 4, 5, and 6 subway lines at 116th Street, the M15, M101, M102, M103, and M116 bus routes, and convenient access to major thoroughfares, providing seamless connectivity throughout Manhattan, the Bronx, and beyond. The location boasts a Walk Score of 97 (Walker’s Paradise) and a Transit Score of 100 (Rider’s Paradise), ensuring maximum accessibility for customers and staff.
Summary
The 250 SF retail storefront at 2313 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10035, is available for $2,100 per month under a direct lease. With its compact yet functional layout, exceptional affordability, prime East Harlem address, and excellent transit access, this property represents a compelling opportunity for boutique retailers, food operators, or service providers seeking a high-visibility and accessible home in one of Manhattan’s most dynamic and evolving neighborhoods.
