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188 E Second St
New York, NY 10009 Alphabet City

Rate Upon Request

General Retail For Lease  •  2,300 SF

Property Details

  • Property Type General Retail
  • Year Built 1951
  • Total Building Size 2,650 SF
  • Tenancy Multiple
  • Building Class C
  • Zoning R8B
100 Transit Score
100 Walk Score

1 Space Available

Name Space Use Size Rent Details
1st Floor Ste Retail 2,300 SF Rate Upon Request 
188 East 2nd Street offers a fully built, turnkey gallery space located in the heart of Manhattan’s East Village, between Avenue A and Avenue B. The property features a unique freestanding structure with a striking brick façade and excellent street visibility. Inside, the space boasts poured concrete floors, soaring exposed ceilings reaching up to 15 feet, and multiple skylights that flood the interior with natural light. The layout includes an open gallery area, storage, and a restroom, making it ideal for art exhibitions, creative studios, or boutique retail concepts. This is one of the few large-format spaces available in this vibrant neighborhood, providing a rare opportunity for tenants seeking a high-profile presence in a cultural hub.

  • Date available: Now
  • Lease term: 5 - 10 Years
  • Service type: To Be Determined
  • Space Type: Relet

Description 

188 East Second Street is a one-story retail building located in Manhattan’s East Village. The property occupies a 2,544-square-foot lot with dimensions of 24 feet by 106 feet. It was originally constructed in 1951 and underwent alterations in 2016. The site is within Community District 3 and is served by multiple subway lines, including the F line at 1st Avenue and the J/M/Z lines at Essex Street. The surrounding area includes a mix of residential and commercial uses, with nearby access to Houston Street and the Williamsburg Bridge.

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Major Tenants

Tenant SF Occupied Lease End Date
Karma Gallery 8/31/2024

Public Transportation

Commuter RailDriveWalkDistance
9 St (PATH) (Hoboken-33rd Street - Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH), Journal Square-33rd Street - Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH)) 5 min - 1.4 mi
Christopher St (Hoboken-33rd Street - Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH), Journal Square-33rd Street - Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH)) 6 min - 1.5 mi
Transit/SubwayDriveWalkDistance
Delancey Street (F - New York MTA Subway (The Subway)) 2 min 8 min 0.4 mi
Lower East Side-2 Avenue (F - New York MTA Subway (The Subway)) 2 min 8 min 0.4 mi
Essex Street (J - New York MTA Subway (The Subway), M - New York MTA Subway (The Subway), Z - New York MTA Subway (The Subway)) 2 min 8 min 0.4 mi
Bowery (J - New York MTA Subway (The Subway), M - New York MTA Subway (The Subway), Z - New York MTA Subway (The Subway)) 3 min 14 min 0.7 mi
1 Avenue (L - New York MTA Subway (The Subway)) 3 min 15 min 0.8 mi
AirportDriveWalkDistance
LaGuardia 20 min - 9.5 mi
Newark Liberty International 22 min - 13.1 mi
John F Kennedy International 31 min - 17.7 mi
Jonathan Travis 516-343-7550 Redwood Property Group
Jonathan Travis 516-343-7550 Redwood Property Group