The space offers the flexibility of a complete blank canvas with all 3,556 square feet situated at grade and delivered vacant . The property is currently configured with classrooms, offices, and playrooms from its previous use as a daycare facility, making it ideal for a variety of uses, pending condominium approval . The building, originally constructed in 1930 and recently transformed into luxury condominiums, offers modern infrastructure within a classic Village setting .
Key Features
- Asking Rent: $80,000 / month
- Available Space: 3,556 SF (all at grade)
- Property Type: Ground-Floor Retail Condominium
- Lease Type: Direct Lease
- Building Class: Class C
- Year Built/Renovated: 1930 / Contemporary renovation
- Layout: Expansive, open floorplan ideal for childcare, gallery, boutique retail, or showroom use
- Condition: Delivered vacant; previously configured as a daycare with classrooms, office, and play rooms
- Zoning: Use Group 6 (restricted uses require condominium board approval)
- Frontage: Excellent street-level visibility on East 13th Street
- Neighborhood Highlights: Located in the heart of Greenwich Village, steps from Union Square and surrounded by luxury condos
Neighborhood Highlights
Located at the crossroads of Greenwich Village, Union Square, and the Flatiron District, 12 East 13th Street places your business in one of Manhattan’s most prestigious and heavily trafficked neighborhoods. The area is a vibrant hub for professionals, students (NYU is nearby), and residents, with an average household income of $150,124 and an average resident age of 37, representing a desirable demographic for retail and service-oriented businesses . The building sits within a luxury residential development, providing a built-in customer base of affluent residents and ensuring consistent foot traffic from the surrounding neighborhood.
The property benefits from unparalleled transportation access, with the N, Q, R, W, L, 4, 5, and 6 subway lines just around the corner, and the F, M, and PATH trains at 6th Avenue & 14th Street within easy walking distance . This central location positions your business at the heart of one of the city’s most dynamic commercial and cultural corridors.
Summary
The 3,556 SF ground-floor retail condominium at 12 East 13th Street, New York, NY 10003, is available for $80,000 per month under a direct lease. With its prime Greenwich Village-Union Square address, expansive at-grade square footage, luxury building setting, and excellent transit access, this property represents a rare and compelling opportunity for brands, retailers, or service providers seeking a prestigious and highly visible flagship presence in one of New York City’s most dynamic neighborhoods.
