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212 E 52nd St
New York, NY 10022 Midtown East

$8,000 USD/MO

Storefront Retail Office For Lease  •  1,650 SF

Property Details

  • Property Type Storefront Retail Office
  • Year Built 1900
  • Total Building Size 6,400 SF
  • Tenancy Multiple
  • Building Class C
  • Zoning R8B, Manhattan (K9)
100 Transit Score
100 Walk Score

1 Space Available

Name Space Use Size Rent Details
3rd Floor Ste Retail 1,650 SF $58.18 USD/SF/YR
Turnkey Midtown Event & Performance Venue 

A rare opportunity to acquire a fully built, speakeasy-style event and performance venue in the heart of Midtown East. Located at 212 East 52nd Street, this ~1,600 SF space features a 60-seat showroom with dedicated stage, professional lighting and sound system, and a separate bar/lounge area.

Currently operating as a private event and performance venue, the space supports multiple revenue streams including corporate buyouts, private events, and live programming.

A temporary 4 AM full liquor license has been approved, subject to standard transfer/assumption requirements, presenting significant upside upon activation.

The venue is fully built out with no additional capital expenditure required, offering a turnkey opportunity for an experienced operator or hospitality group.

Rent is $8,000 per month with 3+ years remaining plus two additional five-year options.

  • Date available: Now
  • Lease term: 4 - 15 Years
  • Service type: Modified Gross
  • Built out as: Drinking Establishment
  • Space Type: Relet

Description

Turnkey Midtown Event & Performance Venue – Liquor Upside

A rare opportunity to acquire a fully built, speakeasy-style event and performance venue in the heart of Midtown East. Located at 212 East 52nd Street, this ~1,600 SF space features a 60-seat showroom with dedicated stage, professional lighting and sound system, and a separate bar/lounge area.

Currently operating as a private event and performance venue, the space supports multiple revenue streams including corporate buyouts, private events, and live programming.

A temporary 4 AM full liquor license has been approved, subject to standard transfer/assumption requirements, presenting significant upside upon activation.

The venue is fully built out with no additional capital expenditure required, offering a turnkey opportunity for an experienced operator or hospitality group.

Highlights

Situated in Midtown East within walking distance to Park Avenue, Lexington Avenue, and Grand Central Terminal.
Easily accessible by multiple subway lines, including 6, E, and M, allowing efficient connectivity across the city.
Close to major employers, cultural institutions, and upscale dining and retail destinations.
Positioned in a densely populated area, ensuring a steady stream of pedestrian activity and business synergy.

Amenities

  • Bus Line
  • Metro/Subway
  • Property Manager on Site

Major Tenants

Tenant SF Occupied Lease End Date
212 East 52nd Street Corp.
Bar Orai
Crystal
NY Mishima
Universal Master Hair Salon 12/26/2029

Public Transportation

Commuter RailDriveWalkDistance
3 min 9 min 0.5 mi
Grand Central Terminal (Harlem Line - Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company (Metro-North), Hudson Line - Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company (Metro-North), New Haven Line - Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company (Metro-North)) 4 min 13 min 0.7 mi
Transit/SubwayDriveWalkDistance
51 Street (4 - New York MTA Subway (The Subway), 6 - New York MTA Subway (The Subway)) 1 min 3 min 0.2 mi
Lexington Avenue-53 Street (E - New York MTA Subway (The Subway), M - New York MTA Subway (The Subway)) 2 min 4 min 0.2 mi
5 Avenue-53 Street (E - New York MTA Subway (The Subway), M - New York MTA Subway (The Subway)) 2 min 9 min 0.5 mi
59 Street (4,5,6 Line) (4 - New York MTA Subway (The Subway), 5 - New York MTA Subway (The Subway), 6 - New York MTA Subway (The Subway)) 3 min 9 min 0.5 mi
Lexington Avenue-59 Street (N - New York MTA Subway (The Subway), Q - New York MTA Subway (The Subway), R - New York MTA Subway (The Subway)) 3 min 9 min 0.5 mi
AirportDriveWalkDistance
LaGuardia 18 min - 7.0 mi
Newark Liberty International 26 min - 15.5 mi
John F Kennedy International 29 min - 16.9 mi
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