This intimate and efficient boutique footprint is ideal for a coffee shop, juice bar, specialty food concept, or niche retail operator seeking a high-traffic location in a prime Manhattan neighborhood. Its compact yet impactful layout is optimized for grab-and-go concepts and turnkey availability. The property is in a high-income neighborhood with consistent foot traffic, surrounded by high-rise apartments, professional offices, and the United Nations complex .
Key Features
- Asking Rent: $15,000 / month
- Available Space: 350 SF
- Property Type: Ground-Floor Boutique Retail Storefront
- Lease Type: Direct Lease
- Building Class: Elevator Apartments, Fireproof – With Stores (D6)
- Year Built: 1956
- Stories: 17 Stories
- Frontage: High-visibility corner retail space with glass frontage on two sides
- Layout: Open, efficient footprint perfect for small-format retail or service concepts
- Condition: Turnkey availability
- Neighborhood Highlights: Surrounded by high-rise residences, restaurants, medical centers, and the United Nations
Neighborhood Highlights
Located on First Avenue between East 53rd and East 55th Streets, 994 First Avenue places your business in the heart of the esteemed Sutton Place neighborhood . The area is characterized by a dense concentration of luxury residential buildings, major medical institutions, and corporate offices, ensuring a consistent flow of high-spending customers .
The neighborhood boasts a Walk Score of 99 (Walker’s Paradise), a Transit Score of 100 (Rider’s Paradise), and a Bike Score of 75 (Very Bikeable). The immediate area is home to a variety of amenities, including St. Catherine’s Park and a strong retail ecosystem with national and local tenants .
Transportation is exceptionally well-served, with the E, M, 4, 5, and 6 subway lines at Lexington Avenue-53rd Street and the N, R, W, 4, 5, and 6 at Lexington Avenue-59th Street within easy walking distance . The property also offers convenient access to the FDR Drive and the Queensboro Bridge for vehicular traffic.
Summary
The 350 SF retail storefront at 994 First Avenue, New York, NY 10022, is available for $15,000 per month under a direct lease. With its prime Sutton Place address, high-visibility corner location, and access to a wealthy residential and professional customer base, this property represents a compelling opportunity for specialty retailers, food and beverage operators, or concept brands seeking a prestigious and accessible home in one of Manhattan’s most desirable neighborhoods.
