Retail

High-Visibility Retail Space – Upper East Side – 324 E 86th Street

Address: 324 East 86th Street, New York, NY, 10028
Price: $27,000/month
Lease Type: Commercial Lease
Type: Retail Space
Location: Urban – Upper East Side
Square Feet: 1,500 SF
Building Class: B
Market Segment: Boutique Retail, Wellness, Beauty, Services, Showroom, QSR

Property Overview:

Located in the bustling Upper East Side retail corridor, 324 E 86th Street offers 1,500 SF of ground-floor retail space with excellent visibility and foot traffic. Situated just off 2nd Avenue and steps from the Q train, this high-demand location is perfect for boutique brands, wellness concepts, salon/spa use, or specialty food and beverage.

Key Features:

Prime Upper East Side Location:

✔ Positioned on a busy commercial stretch near 2nd Avenue
✔ Surrounded by national retailers, fitness studios, schools, and dense residential towers
✔ Excellent demographics with strong daily pedestrian activity

Efficient Retail Layout:

✔ 1,500 SF of clean, open-plan space
✔ Wide glass storefront ideal for signage and branding
✔ High ceilings and flexible interior for various build-out needs

Exceptional Transit Access:

✔ Steps from the Q train at 86th Street
✔ Easy access to 4, 5, 6 trains at Lexington Ave
✔ Well-connected via local bus routes and CitiBike stations

Highlights:

✔ $27,000/month for 1,500 SF in a premier UES retail location
✔ Strong visibility and foot traffic from commuters and local shoppers
✔ Ideal for boutique retail, spa/salon, fitness, or service-oriented businesses
✔ Surrounded by a thriving and affluent residential community

Conclusion:

324 E 86th Street is a rare opportunity to secure prime retail frontage on one of the Upper East Side’s busiest blocks. With a high-income customer base, exceptional visibility, and transit access, this is the perfect space for standout retail and service brands.

Schedule a private tour today and bring your business to one of NYC’s most desirable neighborhoods.