The space has recently been renovated and white-boxed, providing an excellent canvas for tenant fit-out and branding . Its position on a heavily trafficked corridor of Avenue B, between East 12th and 13th Streets, offers strong street-level visibility and access to a diverse, loyal local customer base comprised of residents, NYU students, artists, and visitors.
Key Features
- Asking Rent: $10,000 / month
- Available Space: ~500 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
- Commercial Units: 1
- Layout: Open, flexible floorplan suitable for a variety of retail and service concepts
- Condition: Renovated; delivered as a white box, ready for tenant fit-out
- Neighborhood: East Village / Alphabet City
Neighborhood Highlights
The East Village, also known as Alphabet City, is a high-energy downtown neighborhood known for its dense residential blocks, destination dining, nightlife, and strong local shopping scene . Avenue B runs through the core of this area, where storefront retail benefits from neighborhood foot traffic and a steady flow of both locals and visitors. This corridor is particularly attractive for brands that rely on street presence and walk-in customers .
Tompkins Square Park is located just a few blocks away, providing a neighborhood hub that draws dog walkers, families, skateboarders, and park visitors, generating consistent foot traffic . The area has a Walk Score of 98 (Walker’s Paradise) and a Transit Score of 100 (Rider’s Paradise) .
Transportation is highly convenient, with the First Avenue L subway station nearby (serving over 7 million annual riders), the F/M trains at 2nd Avenue, the 6 train at Astor Place, and multiple bus routes along First and Second Avenues .
Summary
The ~500 SF retail storefront at 205 Avenue B, New York, NY 10009, is available for $10,000 per month. With its iconic East Village location, renovated white-box condition, and access to a dense and loyal community, this property represents a compelling opportunity for retailers, service providers, or food and beverage concepts seeking a high-visibility and accessible home in one of downtown Manhattan’s most dynamic neighborhoods .
