Property Overview – 483 Van Cortlandt Park Ave, Yonkers, NY 10705
Key Features
A prime corner retail space of approximately 375 sq ft, located at the intersection of Van Cortlandt Park Ave and Lawrence Street in Yonkers.
Exceptional visibility – being a corner unit ensures strong signage / window frontage and exposure to both pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
Convenient, walk-able location: the space is just a few blocks from schools and parks, making it well-positioned to attract families, students and local professionals.
Situated in a mixed-use neighborhood (residential homes + small businesses) with a friendly community feel.
Flexible layout: the modest size is ideal for boutique retail, specialty shop, service-oriented enterprise (e.g., studio, gallery, high-touch retail) or “pop-up” concept.
Community built-in foot-traffic base: given the surrounding residential and school/professional density, there is a neighborhood customer base already in place.
Why this Location Works for Retail
Neighborhood Demographics & Residential Strength
Homes along Van Cortlandt Park Ave in the 10705 ZIP code show average valuations around $770,000 for typical residential properties, suggesting a stable and relatively affluent residential base within walking distance.
The adjacent neighborhood of Park Hill (north of Van Cortlandt Park Ave) is historically a well-regarded residential enclave of Yonkers, with turned-of-the-century architecture and a strong sense of place.
The walkability factor is strong: this area offers a blend of residential, local retail and services, which supports boutique/business-to-consumer exposure.
Proximity to schools and parks (as described) means natural traffic from parents, students, and after-school activity—good for retail with a community/local orientation.
Nearby Retail and Commercial Activity
The broader city of Yonkers is experiencing residential and commercial growth, which bodes well for retail spill-over. For example: an $800 million waterfront redevelopment (“Hudson Piers”) has opened tenant retail space, signaling confidence in the local market.
Another key retail indicator: the major corridor of Central Park Avenue (nearby) hosts the “Central Plaza Shopping Center” (2550 Central Park Ave) which draws broad regional retail traffic.
The city’s retail-leasing activity is healthy: e.g., a large format retailer (Wayfair) announced a ~114,000 sq ft store at the nearby “Ridge Hill” development, opening in 2027.
There is documented traffic volume: the Central Park Ave corridor reportedly handles 28,400+ cars per day in leasing collateral for the shopping center.
Neighborhood/Location Appeal & Up-Tick
Yonkers is increasingly being viewed as an attractive “next step” for development, with numerous residential projects in the pipeline. For example, recent articles highlight thousands of housing units advancing in downtown Yonkers, which will drive retail demand in the coming years.
The local built environment (street trees, older homes, small-business storefronts) conveys a “community main-street” feel rather than purely big-box retail — which supports boutique retailers, artisanal stores, experiential service businesses.
With the corner location on Van Cortlandt Park Ave and Lawrence St., the unit benefits from both local neighborhood foot traffic and visibility to passers-by — ideal for “destination” retail and repeat local customers.
Supporting Retail & School Anchors Nearby
While exact school listings for this block weren’t detailed in my search results, the general value of being near schools (families) is supported by the residential data and neighborhood composition.
The district’s established residential stability and walk-potential imply that opening a retail store here will tap into a mix of local customers (residents) plus passers-by (neighborhood traffic).
Nearby major retail corridors and shopping centers (Central Park Ave, Ridge Hill, Cross County Center) bolster the overall retail ecosystem — even though this unit is more neighborhood-scale, those larger centers validate the area’s retail draw.
Property Description
Prime Boutique Retail Opportunity – 483 Van Cortlandt Park Ave, Yonkers, NY 10705
Discover the next home for your business in one of Yonkers’ most walkable neighborhoods. This charming 375 sq ft corner storefront sits at the highly visible intersection of Van Cortlandt Park Ave and Lawrence Street—offering premium exposure to pedestrian and vehicular traffic alike.
Key Highlights:
Corner frontage & signage: The end-cap location delivers two-sided street presence and maximum visibility.
Ready for a variety of uses: Ideal for boutique retail, specialty shop, upscale service business (salon, studio, gallery), or a curated pop-up concept.
Neighborhood location with built-in draw: Steps from residential blocks, schools and parks—bringing your business into the daily rhythm of families, students and professionals.
Affluent and stable catchment: The immediate area reflects solid residential valuations and a supportive local customer base.
Retail ecosystem nearby: The broader Van Cortlandt Park Ave / Central Park Ave corridors benefit from strong vehicle counts, growing residential density and established shopping centers that help drive traffic into the sub-market.
Location & Traffic Notes:
The unit is located within the 10705 ZIP code, an area where homes on Van Cortlandt Park Ave show average valuations around $770k—indicative of household purchasing power.
The broader retail corridor (Central Park Ave) supports high automobile counts (28,000+ cars per day in some segments) and is home to major retail and service tenants.
Citywide investment in the area, including large-scale developments and new retail anchors, points to further acceleration in foot-traffic and density.
Why this space is different:
Unlike large shopping-center boxes, this 375 sq ft boutique is perfectly sized for a curated concept—offering an affordable way to establish a presence where the “built-in” neighborhood consumers live, work and play. Whether you’re launching your first location or expanding a concept, this unit offers exceptional visibility, flexibility and community alignment.
Call to Action:
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to secure a corner storefront in a neighborhood poised for continued growth. Contact Christie's Commercial Division to schedule a private tour and discuss tenant-improvement possibilities and lease terms.
Additional Market Strengths to Leverage
Many retailers are moving toward smaller footprint, high-impact stores and more experiential retail—this unit fits that trend.
There's an up-tick in residential development and population growth in Yonkers: more residents = more demand for neighborhood services and retail.
Walk-ability and local community orientation: families and students in the area can become repeat customers, which is appealing for boutique retail.
Great visibility/traffic: corner location + near a busy intersection
