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251 E 13th St
New York, NY 10003 East Village

Rate Upon Request

Storefront For Lease  •  350 SF

Property Details

  • Property Type Storefront
  • Year Built 1900
  • Total Building Size 8,339 SF
  • Building Class C
  • Zoning C1-6
100 Transit Score
100 Walk Score

1 Space Available

Name Space Use Size Rent Details
1st Floor Ste Ground Floor Retail 350 SF Rate Upon Request
Former Milk Bar Bakery’s original location, offering excellent visibility and abundant natural light through large front windows. The space comes with built-in shelving, a service counter, and existing equipment in place, creating a turnkey opportunity for food and beverage operators. A clean white-box interior, private in-suite restroom, and potential outdoor seating make this flexible space ideal for a variety of concepts, from bakery or café to wine bar and beyond.

Space Highlights:

-Former Milk Bar Bakery (first location)
-Large storefront windows with strong natural light
-Clean white-box interior with built-in shelving and service counter
-Existing equipment included
-In-suite private bathroom
-All-electric (no gas) setup
-Potential for outdoor seating
-Steps from 2nd Avenue, Stuyvesant Square, and Union Square
-Flexible use: bakery, café, wine bar, or other retail/food concepts

  • Date available: Now
  • Lease term: Negotiable
  • Service type: To Be Determined
  • Built out as: Standard Retail
  • Space Type: Relet

Description

Iconic ground-floor commercial space at 251 E 13th St, East Village—once the original Milk Bar bakery founded by Christina Tosi in 2008, now available following the closing of the original outpost. . Located just off 2nd Avenue and a stone’s throw from Stuyvesant Square and Union Square, this character-rich space features large front windows that flood the interior with natural light and a clean, white-box finish ideal for customization. The all-electric layout includes an in-suite bathroom and ample frontage for high visibility. Upper floors house eight residential rental units in a well-maintained pre-war building, offering a built-in neighborhood presence.

Highlights

Upper-level synergy: The building includes eight residential units upstairs—pre-war, well-maintained, owned by Lai’s Multinational Realty
Prime East Village location: Steps from Union Square and Stuyvesant Square, with exceptional pedestrian traffic and transit access
Large storefront windows: Outstanding natural light and strong street presence.
Clean white-box interior: Turnkey-ready for tenant improvements or new branding.
In-suite bathroom: Functional convenience for commercial operators.
All-electric setup: No gas required.

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Public Transportation

Commuter RailDriveWalkDistance
14 St (Path) (Hoboken-33rd Street - Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH), Journal Square-33rd Street - Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH)) 2 min 13 min 0.7 mi
9 St (Path) (Hoboken-33rd Street - Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH), Journal Square-33rd Street - Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH)) 3 min 17 min 0.9 mi
Transit/SubwayDriveWalkDistance
3 Avenue (L - New York MTA Subway (The Subway)) 0 min 3 min 0.2 mi
1 Avenue (L - New York MTA Subway (The Subway)) 1 min 4 min 0.2 mi
14 St-Union Sq (Broadway Express - Q - MTA New York City Transit, Broadway Local - N - MTA New York City Transit, Broadway Local - R - MTA New York City Transit, Broadway Local - W - MTA New York City Transit) 3 min 7 min 0.4 mi
Astor Place (4 - New York MTA Subway (The Subway), 6 - New York MTA Subway (The Subway)) 3 min 8 min 0.4 mi
8 St-Nyu (Broadway Express - Q - MTA New York City Transit, Broadway Local - N - MTA New York City Transit, Broadway Local - R - MTA New York City Transit, Broadway Local - W - MTA New York City Transit) 2 min 9 min 0.5 mi
AirportDriveWalkDistance
LaGuardia 20 min - 9.4 mi
Newark Liberty International 22 min - 13.2 mi
John F Kennedy International 28 min - 17.5 mi
Sam Hamway 914-979-7395 REQCE
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