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309 College Avenue, Ithaca, NY 14850

Blank-canvas space in new construction supports a customized restaurant or retail buildout.

Space Size1,500 SF
Days on Market13

Property Features for 309 College Avenue

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 1,500 SF
Net Rentable 1,500 SF
Class A
Property subtype Retail, Restaurant

Space & Availability

Available Space 1,500 SF
Contiguous Space 1,500 SF
Floor Ground
Available From 2028

Building Details

Building Size 1,500 SF
Year Built 2026
Tenancy Multiple

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Space 1

Size
1,500 SF
Type
Restaurant, Retail
Lease Type
Gross
Availability
Active
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Listing Agency: Warren Real Estate - Seneca Way
Listed By: Connor Colbert · License #NY 10401293112
Source: Crexi
Added: Jul 29 Changed: Aug 9 Last Checked: Aug 9 at 1:02PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This approximately 1,500 SF ground-floor commercial space is planned within a new apartment-community development at 309 College Avenue. Delivered in unfinished condition, it gives an incoming operator flexibility to plan the interior around a restaurant, café, boutique retail, or specialty concept. The building’s stated construction year is 2026, with opening scheduled for the 2028-2029 Cornell University school year.

The property is in Collegetown, within Ithaca’s active commercial district and near a mix of restaurants, retailers, and residential buildings. Cornell University’s more than 26,000 students, faculty, staff, and visitors are identified as part of the surrounding customer base. The advance delivery timeline allows prospective occupants to coordinate design and construction before the space opens.

Key Highlights

  • ±1,500 SF ground‑floor restaurant or retail space
  • Blank‑canvas delivery supports customized interior planning
  • Located at 309 College Avenue in Ithaca’s Collegetown

Property Analytics

Current Use

Ithaca Fire Department ... Fire Station

Suggested Use

Top Pick Electrical Service HVAC Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Home Appliance Store Pet Store Pet Store & 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

1,506
Businesses Nearby
1k
Monthly Visits Nearby

Foot Traffic Nearby

Dining 100%
Insomnia Cookies Dining
1,055 visits/mo 0.1 miles
Teresa's Pizza Dining
271 visits/mo 0.1 miles

Demographics for 14850, NY

69,271
Population
31,772
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
29
Median Age
72%
College-Educated
96%
High-School Grad
124.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
555
Density / Sq Mi
$69,689
Median Household Income
$36,115
Median Earnings
$1,446
Median Rent
$334,800
Median Home Value

Market

Lease Benchmarks for Ithaca, NY

$27.38 /SF/Yr
Avg Asking Price
$14.5–$45 /SF/Yr
Price Range
6,505 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 - Blank-canvas space in new construction supports a customized restaurant or retail buildout.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 309 College Avenue Ithaca, NY.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: ±1,500 SF ground‑floor restaurant or retail space; Blank‑canvas delivery supports customized interior planning; Located at 309 College Avenue in Ithaca’s Collegetown
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