The space is ideally suited for a variety of uses, such as a neighborhood restaurant, boutique, or specialty service provider, and offers excellent street-level visibility on First Avenue. Its location in the Lenox Hill neighborhood provides access to a sophisticated customer base of professionals, families, and medical staff from nearby world-class hospitals, including Weill Cornell and Memorial Sloan Kettering .
Key Features
- Asking Rent: $25,000 / month
- Available Space: 1,520 SF
- Property Type: Ground-Floor Retail Storefront
- Lease Type: Direct Lease
- Building Class: C7 (Walk-up Apartment – Over Six Families with Stores)
- Year Built: 1910
- Stories: 5 Stories; 10 Residential Units; 1 Commercial Unit
- Layout: Open, flexible floorplan suitable for restaurant, retail, or service use
- Frontage: Street-level exposure on First Avenue
- Neighborhood Highlights: Located in Lenox Hill, surrounded by luxury residences, world-class hospitals, and upscale dining
Neighborhood Highlights
Lenox Hill is one of Manhattan’s most prestigious and desirable neighborhoods, known for its tree-lined streets, pre-war architecture, and strong sense of community . The area is a premier destination for medical and professional services, attracting a high-income residential population and consistent foot traffic. The property is a short walk from Central Park and the luxury shopping on Madison Avenue .
Transportation is highly convenient, with the Q train at 63rd Street and the 4, 5, 6 trains at 68th Street–Hunter College and 77th Street within easy walking distance . Multiple bus routes along First Avenue and nearby Lexington Avenue provide seamless connectivity across Manhattan .
Summary
The 1,520 SF retail storefront at 1319 First Avenue, New York, NY 10021, is available for $25,000 per month. With its prime Lenox Hill location, strong street-level visibility, and access to the area’s affluent residential and professional community, this property represents a compelling opportunity for a retailer, restaurateur, or service provider seeking a prestigious and accessible home in one of Manhattan’s most desirable neighborhoods.
