470 James St
New Haven, CT 06513 Fair Haven

Rare retail pad opportunity at one of New Haven's highest-visibility gateways — directly off Interstate 91 at Exit 5, an interchange carrying roughly 130,000 vehicles per day. The site fronts State Street (~9,000 VPD) at the corner where the East Rock and Fair Haven neighborhoods meet, a dense, established residential trade area with a combined population of approximately 25,000 residents.

Beyond drive-by traffic, the pad enjoys a built-in daytime audience: the site sits at the entrance to District New Haven, a Business & Innovation Campus that draws 400–500 people on-site per day — a captive base of coffee and quick-serve demand right at the front door.

District New Haven is home to 200+ member companies spanning startups, scale-ups, and government entities across tech, creative, venture, finance, and professional services. The campus is rich with community and shared amenities, including a 1,661 SF production studio (bookable hourly), an on-site fitness facility, flexible event space, an outdoor beer garden, a walking trail, and District Cowork for overflow and guest access. Located minutes from I-95, I-91, and Union Station, with easy access to New York and Boston, plus ample on-site parking.

Ideal for a drive-thru coffee concept or small food vendor seeking highway-adjacent visibility, a dense residential trade area, and a captive daytime workforce in a single location.

• Date available: Now
• Lease term: Negotiable
• Service type: None
• Space Type: Relet