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Highlights

  • Historic former RKO Keith’s Movie Theatre with striking neo-classical architecture.
  • Public assembly permit allows capacity for 1,260 seated guests.
  • Flexible layout supports catering, banquet, fitness, or specialty retail concepts.
  • Features dual frontage, including 54 feet on Hillside Avenue and 150 feet on Bessemer Street.
  • Located three blocks from the 121st Street J/Z subway station, ensuring commuter convenience.
  • Includes infrastructure for loading and valet parking capabilities.

All Available Spaces(3)

Display Rental Rate as

  • Space
  • Size
  • Term
  • Rental Rate
  • Space Use
  • Build-Out
  • Available
  • Basement
  • 8,445 SF
  • Negotiable
  • Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request
  • Retail
  • Partial Build-Out
  • Now

Historically significant former RKO Keith’s Movie Theatre with a giant marquee entrance. Black iron vented with kitchen hood in place. Public assembly permit: valid for a capacity of 1,260 seated individuals. An ornate, neo-classical revival style movie palace in Richmond Hill, Queens. The space is ideal for a catering banquet hall, entertainment, sports facility, gym, or department/grocery store. Truck loading/curb cuts in place on Myrtle Avenue which can also be used for valet parking. Three blocks from the 121st Street subway station. All uses accepted.

  • Listed rate may not include certain utilities, building services and property expenses
  • Located in-line with other retail
  • Finished Ceilings: 60’
  • Partially Built-Out as a Movie Theater
  • Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 28,384 SF of adjacent space
  • 1st Floor
  • 13,396 SF
  • Negotiable
  • Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request
  • Retail
  • Partial Build-Out
  • Now

Historically significant former RKO Keith’s Movie Theatre with a giant marquee entrance. Black iron vented with kitchen hood in place. Public assembly permit: valid for a capacity of 1,260 seated individuals. An ornate, neo-classical revival style movie palace in Richmond Hill, Queens. The space is ideal for a catering banquet hall, entertainment, sports facility, gym, or department/grocery store. Truck loading/curb cuts in place on Myrtle Avenue which can also be used for valet parking. Three blocks from the 121st Street subway station. All uses accepted.

  • Listed rate may not include certain utilities, building services and property expenses
  • Located in-line with other retail
  • Finished Ceilings: 60’
  • Partially Built-Out as a Movie Theater
  • Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 28,384 SF of adjacent space
  • 2nd Floor
  • 6,543 SF
  • Negotiable
  • Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request
  • Retail
  • Partial Build-Out
  • Now

Historically significant former RKO Keith’s Movie Theatre with a giant marquee entrance. Black iron vented with kitchen hood in place. Public assembly permit: valid for a capacity of 1,260 seated individuals. An ornate, neo-classical revival style movie palace in Richmond Hill, Queens. The space is ideal for a catering banquet hall, entertainment, sports facility, gym, or department/grocery store. Truck loading/curb cuts in place on Myrtle Avenue which can also be used for valet parking. Three blocks from the 121st Street subway station. All uses accepted.

  • Listed rate may not include certain utilities, building services and property expenses
  • Located in-line with other retail
  • Finished Ceilings: 60’
  • Partially Built-Out as a Movie Theater
  • Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 28,384 SF of adjacent space
Space Size Term Rental Rate Space Use Build-Out Available
Basement 8,445 SF Negotiable Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Retail Partial Build-Out Now
1st Floor 13,396 SF Negotiable Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Retail Partial Build-Out Now
2nd Floor 6,543 SF Negotiable Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Retail Partial Build-Out Now

Basement

Size
8,445 SF
Term
Negotiable
Rental Rate
Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request
Space Use
Retail
Build-Out
Partial Build-Out
Available
Now

1st Floor

Size
13,396 SF
Term
Negotiable
Rental Rate
Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request
Space Use
Retail
Build-Out
Partial Build-Out
Available
Now

2nd Floor

Size
6,543 SF
Term
Negotiable
Rental Rate
Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request
Space Use
Retail
Build-Out
Partial Build-Out
Available
Now

Basement

Size 8,445 SF
Term Negotiable
Rental Rate Upon Request
Space Use Retail
Build-Out Partial Build-Out
Available Now

Historically significant former RKO Keith’s Movie Theatre with a giant marquee entrance. Black iron vented with kitchen hood in place. Public assembly permit: valid for a capacity of 1,260 seated individuals. An ornate, neo-classical revival style movie palace in Richmond Hill, Queens. The space is ideal for a catering banquet hall, entertainment, sports facility, gym, or department/grocery store. Truck loading/curb cuts in place on Myrtle Avenue which can also be used for valet parking. Three blocks from the 121st Street subway station. All uses accepted.

  • Listed rate may not include certain utilities, building services and property expenses
  • Partially Built-Out as a Movie Theater
  • Located in-line with other retail
  • Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 28,384 SF of adjacent space
  • Finished Ceilings: 60’

1st Floor

Size 13,396 SF
Term Negotiable
Rental Rate Upon Request
Space Use Retail
Build-Out Partial Build-Out
Available Now

Historically significant former RKO Keith’s Movie Theatre with a giant marquee entrance. Black iron vented with kitchen hood in place. Public assembly permit: valid for a capacity of 1,260 seated individuals. An ornate, neo-classical revival style movie palace in Richmond Hill, Queens. The space is ideal for a catering banquet hall, entertainment, sports facility, gym, or department/grocery store. Truck loading/curb cuts in place on Myrtle Avenue which can also be used for valet parking. Three blocks from the 121st Street subway station. All uses accepted.

  • Listed rate may not include certain utilities, building services and property expenses
  • Partially Built-Out as a Movie Theater
  • Located in-line with other retail
  • Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 28,384 SF of adjacent space
  • Finished Ceilings: 60’

2nd Floor

Size 6,543 SF
Term Negotiable
Rental Rate Upon Request
Space Use Retail
Build-Out Partial Build-Out
Available Now

Historically significant former RKO Keith’s Movie Theatre with a giant marquee entrance. Black iron vented with kitchen hood in place. Public assembly permit: valid for a capacity of 1,260 seated individuals. An ornate, neo-classical revival style movie palace in Richmond Hill, Queens. The space is ideal for a catering banquet hall, entertainment, sports facility, gym, or department/grocery store. Truck loading/curb cuts in place on Myrtle Avenue which can also be used for valet parking. Three blocks from the 121st Street subway station. All uses accepted.

  • Listed rate may not include certain utilities, building services and property expenses
  • Partially Built-Out as a Movie Theater
  • Located in-line with other retail
  • Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 28,384 SF of adjacent space
  • Finished Ceilings: 60’

Property Facts

Total Space Available 28,384 SF
Property Type Sports & Entertainment
Property Subtype Theater/Concert Hall
Building Size 28,384 SF
Year Built 1929

About the Property

The property is located on the west block between Myrtle and Jamaica Avenues within Richmond Hill, Queens. It is proximate to the 121st Street subway station served by the J and Z lines. The site features frontage along Hillside Avenue and Bessemer Street, and is surrounded by neighborhood amenities such as restaurants, fitness centers, and grocery stores. The building is vacant and holds a public assembly permit. The structure formerly operated as a movie theatre and contains architectural elements reflective of neo-classical design.

Exceptionally walkable
100/100
Fairly drivable
40/100
Exceptional public transit
100/100
Moderately bikeable
70/100

Nearby Major Retailers

CTown
Bravo Supermarkets
Key Food
Crunch Fitness
Chase Bank
TD Bank
Planet Fitness
Starbucks
Bank of America
Ww (weight Watchers)
  • Listing ID: 40756677

  • Date on Market: 6/2/2026

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: 11709 Hillside Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11418

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