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21 E 96th St, New York, NY 10029

Retail storefront in a high-traffic Upper East Side setting with signage on Madison Ave and 96th St.

Property Size1,300 SF
Days on Market845

Property Features for 21 E 96th St

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 1,300 SF
Property subtype RETAIL
Listing Agency: CBRE | Midtown Manhattan
Listed By: Bevan Cohen
Source: Moodyscre
Added: Apr 9, 2024 Changed: Jul 29 Last Checked: Jul 31 at 8:01AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Retail space at 21 E 96th St offering approximately 1,300 SF of street-level commercial frontage. The space allows non-vented food uses, making it suitable for concepts such as apparel, coffee shop/café, hair salon, or cosmetics retail.

The location is at the base of a 41,000 SF luxury condo building and is steps from Mount Sinai Hospital, positioned on one of the busiest intersections of the Upper East Side. Signage opportunities are available on both Madison Ave and 96th St, supporting strong storefront visibility. The prior tenant was Papyrus.

This is a retail opportunity designed for businesses that benefit from prominent street presence and flexible use under non-vented food allowances.

Key Highlights

  • Approximately 1,300 SF retail space
  • Signage opportunities on both Madison Ave and 96th St
  • At the base of a 41,000 SF luxury condo building

Property Analytics

Current Use

Bank of America ATM Atm Blue River LLC Financial Advisor

Suggested Use

Top Pick Law Firm Real Estate Agency Accounting Firm Auto Repair Shop Big Box & Wholesale Store Electrical Service

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

NNN (Triple Net)
Lease Type

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

13,640
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 10029, NY

78,141
Population
36,955
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
36
Median Age
36%
College-Educated
78%
High-School Grad
1.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
65,118
Density / Sq Mi
$38,308
Median Household Income
$41,951
Median Earnings
$1,183
Median Rent
$818,100
Median Home Value

Market

Lease Benchmarks for New York, NY

$89.62 /SF/Yr
Avg Asking Price
$12–$250 /SF/Yr
Price Range
2,906 SF
Avg Space Size

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Northeast region

6% 2019
7.1% 2020
6.5% 2021
6% 2022
5.7% 2023
5.6% 2024
6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Retail space - Retail storefront in a high-traffic Upper East Side setting with signage on Madison Ave and 96th St.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 21 E 96th St New York, NY.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Approximately 1,300 SF retail space; Signage opportunities on both Madison Ave and 96th St; At the base of a 41,000 SF luxury condo building
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