The building, a classic pre-war structure originally built in 1920, features 40 residential units and 6 commercial spaces, providing a built-in local customer base. The property offers a functional, open-floor layout that can be adapted for a variety of retail concepts, from quick-service dining and coffee shops to neighborhood services and wellness studios. Its manageable size and accessible price point make it a compelling choice for businesses looking to establish a foothold in this growing market.
Key Features
- Asking Rent: $5,000 / month
- Available Space: 770 SF
- Property Type: Ground-Floor Retail / Commercial Space
- Lease Type: Direct Lease
- Building Class: C7 (Walk-up Apartments, Over Six Families With Stores)
- Year Built: 1920
- Stories: 6 Stories; 40 Residential Units; 6 Commercial Units
- Layout: Open, flexible floorplan
- Condition: Available for tenant fit-out
- Frontage: Street-level exposure on Second Avenue
- Access: Direct sidewalk entry
- Neighborhood Highlights: Located in East Harlem, surrounded by residential developments, cultural institutions, and local dining
Neighborhood Highlights
Located along a busy East Harlem thoroughfare, 2100-2104 Second Avenue places your business in one of Manhattan’s most culturally significant and rapidly revitalizing neighborhoods. The Second Avenue corridor is a bustling retail spine, drawing consistent demand from a strong residential population and supported by long-standing community anchors and new residential developments.
The area is home to a diverse mix of residents and local institutions, including the Dwight School Athletic Center and Thomas Jefferson Park, which generate consistent local foot traffic. The neighborhood is undergoing a renaissance, with a dedicated “East Harlem Second Avenue Corridor Streetscape Enhancement Framework” and the upcoming extension of the Q subway line, promising a surge in foot traffic and fresh opportunities for local businesses.
Transportation is highly convenient, with access to the 4, 5, 6 subway lines at nearby 116th Street and 110th Street, multiple bus routes including the M101, M102, M103, and M15, and convenient access to the FDR Drive. Nearby retailers include national brands such as Dunkin’ Donuts, Medrite, 7-Eleven, Taco Bell, Duane Reade, and Costco, ensuring a strong retail ecosystem.
Summary
The 770 SF retail storefront at 2100-2104 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10029, is available for $5,000 per month under a direct lease. With its prime East Harlem location, mid-sized footprint, and access to the area’s growing residential community and cultural institutions, this property represents a compelling opportunity for food operators, retailers, or service providers seeking an accessible and high-visibility home in one of Manhattan’s most dynamic and evolving neighborhoods.
