At the supplied asking rent of $52,000 per month, the 3,875 SF space equates to approximately $161.03 per square foot annually. Current public marketing for the building shows larger divisible retail availability and lists pricing upon request, so the 3,875 SF / $52,000 terms should be treated as the specific offering information supplied here rather than independently verified public asking terms.
Key Features
- Asking Rent: $52,000/month
- Available Space: 3,875 SF
- Approximate Rent: $161.03/SF/year
- Annual Base Rent: Approximately $624,000
- Property Type: Retail Storefront
- Lease Type: Direct Lease
- Location: West 125th Street between Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard and Frederick Douglass Boulevard
- Retail Positioning: Prime Harlem / 125th Street commercial corridor
- Visibility: High-profile location directly across from the Apollo Theater
- Building: Commercial/multi-story retail property; building records identify the property as dating to the early 1920s.
- Surrounding Retail: The property’s current marketing identifies a substantial national retail presence along the corridor and notes adjacent/new nearby tenants including JD Sports and Chick-fil-A.
- Transit Access: Convenient access to the A, B, C, D, 2 and 3 subway lines at 125th Street.
- Potential Uses: Suitable for fashion, specialty retail, beauty, fitness/wellness, food and beverage, experiential retail, showroom, or other destination-oriented concepts, subject to lease terms and permitted use.
Neighborhood Highlights
226–228 West 125th Street occupies a prominent position in the heart of Harlem’s 125th Street retail and entertainment district. Its location across from the Apollo Theater provides strong visibility within a corridor that draws neighborhood residents, commuters, shoppers, tourists, and entertainment visitors.
The surrounding retail environment includes numerous national and neighborhood operators. Current property marketing identifies nearby businesses including JD Sports, Foot Locker, Gap, H&M, Marshalls, Whole Foods, CVS, Starbucks and other major retailers and service businesses, supporting 125th Street’s role as a major uptown shopping corridor.
Transit accessibility is another major advantage. The A/B/C/D station at 125th Street is approximately 0.19 miles away, while the 2/3 station is approximately 0.22 miles away, providing convenient connections to both the east and west sides of Manhattan.
Summary
The approximately 3,875 SF retail space at 226–228 West 125th Street, New York, NY 10027, is offered at the supplied asking rent of $52,000 per month, equivalent to approximately $161.03/SF annually. With a prominent position on the 125th Street commercial corridor, direct proximity to the Apollo Theater, significant pedestrian activity, national retail neighbors, and access to six subway lines, the property represents a high-visibility opportunity for a retailer seeking a flagship or destination-oriented Harlem location.