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    285 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052

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    $1,975/Mo $27 SF/Yr (calc)

    Renovated corner storefront with open plan, exposed brick, and ductless A/C—well suited for studio or professional use.

    Type:Commercial
    Property size:
    850 SF
    Added:
    Jun 3, 2026
    Days on Market:
    4
    Last Refresh:
    Jun 6 at 4:15 am

    Property Features for 285 Main St

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    850 SF
    Property subtype
    Commercial

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1911

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    Listing Contact
    ROMY BARON-COHEN

    Listing agent ROMY BARON-COHEN

    Listing office Compass NJ LLC

    Listing date Jun 3, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Renovated ground‑floor corner storefront at Main & Washington Sts in downtown West Orange, across from Washington Elementary School
    • 600 SF retail/storefront space plus 250 SF additional basement storage
    • Open floor plan with exposed brick wall, hardwood floors, and historical restoration details
    • Includes bathroom, ductless A/C, and a supply closet; tenant pays electric
    • Rent includes common charges for heat and hot water
    • BikeScore 11 (somewhat bikeable) and walkScore 27 (car‑dependent); short walk to a public municipal parking lot

    Overview

    Renovated ground-floor corner storefront offered for lease in downtown West Orange. The space features an open floor plan with historical restoration details, exposed brick wall, and hardwood floors. Improvements include a bathroom, ductless A/C, and a supply closet. The unit totals 600 sf on the main level, with an additional 250 sf basement area for storage.

    Located at the corner of Washington and Main Streets, the storefront benefits from strong Main Street exposure. It is across from Washington Elementary School and within short distance of a public municipal parking lot. The building also includes Lash District, Hibara Designs, and Yeshi’s Juice Bar and Mart.

    This configuration supports a wide range of tenant and operator needs, including studio or professional uses such as office, showroom, insurance, architect, photography, graphic or web design, and similar service-based businesses. The prior coffee shop use and commercial buildout may also suit retail concepts that require customer-facing space, with the basement storage helping support day-to-day operations. The lease includes common charges for heat and hot water, while electric is tenant responsibility.
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    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Law Firm Restaurant Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Gym & Fitness Center Daycare Center

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Similar Places Nearby

    • Freedom Gifts and Flower Shop — 46 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052

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    City
    West Orange
    County
    Essex
    State
    New Jersey
    Longitude
    -74.2311892
    Latitude
    40.7873523

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Storefront property - Renovated corner storefront with open plan, exposed brick, and ductless A/C—well suited for studio or professional use.
    Where is this storefront property located?
    The property is located at 285 Main St West Orange, NJ.
    What is the lease rate?
    The lease rate is $1,975 /Mo.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Renovated ground‑floor corner storefront at Main & Washington Sts in downtown West Orange, across from Washington Elementary School; 600 SF retail/storefront space plus 250 SF additional basement storage; Open floor plan with exposed brick wall, hardwood floors, and historical restoration details
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    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

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    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

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