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196 Smith St 1,900 SF of Retail Space Available in Brooklyn, NY 11201
Highlights
- • Located on a highly trafficked Smith Street in Boerum Hill
- • Steps to the F and G trains at Bergen Street for convenient access
- • Surrounded by strong dining, boutique retail, and service co-tenancy
Space Availability (1)
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| Space | Size | Term | Rental Rate | Rent Type | ||
| 1st Floor | 1,900 SF | 10-15 Years | $107.37 /SF/YR $8.95 /SF/MO $204,003 /YR $17,000 /MO | Modified Gross |
1st Floor
• Turn-key restaurant with vent and black-iron gas • Existing commercial kitchen • 7-day-a-week foot traffic • Prime Smith Street corridor
- Listed rate may not include certain utilities, building services and property expenses
- Fully Built-Out as a Restaurant or Café Space
Rent Types
The rent amount and type that the tenant (lessee) will be responsible to pay to the landlord (lessor) throughout the lease term is negotiated prior to both parties signing a lease agreement. The rent type will vary depending upon the services provided. For example, triple net rents are typically lower than full service rents due to additional expenses the tenant is required to pay in addition to the base rent. Contact the listing broker for a full understanding of any associated costs or additional expenses for each rent type.
1. Full Service: A rental rate that includes normal building standard services as provided by the landlord within a base year rental.
2. Double Net (NN): Tenant pays for only two of the building expenses; the landlord and tenant determine the specific expenses prior to signing the lease agreement.
3. Triple Net (NNN): A lease in which the tenant is responsible for all expenses associated with their proportional share of occupancy of the building.
4. Modified Gross: Modified Gross is a general type of lease rate where typically the tenant will be responsible for their proportional share of one or more of the expenses. The landlord will pay the remaining expenses. See the below list of common Modified Gross rental rate structures: 4. Plus All Utilities: A type of Modified Gross Lease where the tenant is responsible for their proportional share of utilities in addition to the rent. 4. Plus Cleaning: A type of Modified Gross Lease where the tenant is responsible for their proportional share of cleaning in addition to the rent. 4. Plus Electric: A type of Modified Gross Lease where the tenant is responsible for their proportional share of the electrical cost in addition to the rent. 4. Plus Electric & Cleaning: A type of Modified Gross Lease where the tenant is responsible for their proportional share of the electrical and cleaning cost in addition to the rent. 4. Plus Utilities and Char: A type of Modified Gross Lease where the tenant is responsible for their proportional share of the utilities and cleaning cost in addition to the rent. 4. Industrial Gross: A type of Modified Gross lease where the tenant pays one or more of the expenses in addition to the rent. The landlord and tenant determine these prior to signing the lease agreement.
5. Tenant Electric: The landlord pays for all services and the tenant is responsible for their usage of lights and electrical outlets in the space they occupy.
6. Negotiable or Upon Request: Used when the leasing contact does not provide the rent or service type.
7. TBD: To be determined; used for buildings for which no rent or service type is known, commonly utilized when the buildings are not yet built.
Select Tenants at 196 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
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- Char No. 4
- Accommodation and Food Services
- 1
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| Tenant | Description | US Locations | Reach |
| Char No. 4 | Accommodation and Food Services | 1 | - |
Property Facts
| Total Space Available | 1,900 SF | Gross Leasable Area | 4,560 SF |
| Property Type | Retail | Year Built | 1931 |
| Property Subtype | Storefront Retail/Residential |
| Total Space Available | 1,900 SF |
| Property Type | Retail |
| Property Subtype | Storefront Retail/Residential |
| Gross Leasable Area | 4,560 SF |
| Year Built | 1931 |
About the Property
Situated in the heart of Boerum Hill along the well-traveled Smith Street retail corridor, 196 Smith St offers a classic Brooklyn mixed-use presence within one of the borough’s most established and highly desirable commercial districts. Smith Street is known for its vibrant blend of neighborhood dining, boutique retail, independent services, and long-standing cultural amenities, drawing both local residents and destination shoppers from across Brooklyn and Manhattan. The property is surrounded by tree-lined brownstone streets, strong demographics, and a steady stream of daily pedestrian activity supported by the area’s dense residential footprint. Buildings along this corridor typically feature ground-floor retail with wide glass frontage, brick façades, and clean, efficient interiors suitable for restaurant, boutique retail, wellness, or professional services. The visibility along Smith Street provides exceptional branding opportunity thanks to consistent foot traffic and strong sightlines from both directions of the avenue. The neighborhood’s mix of high-income households, proximity to schools and community assets, and established co-tenancy creates a stable, high-demand trade area. Transit access is excellent, with the F and G trains at Bergen Street and the A, C, and G lines at Hoyt–Schermerhorn just a short walk away. The property sits within immediate reach of Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens, Downtown Brooklyn, and Brooklyn Heights, connecting it to some of the strongest residential and commercial ecosystems in the borough. 196 Smith St offers a valuable position in a corridor that continues to attract both emerging brands and household names seeking a foothold in a sought-after Brooklyn neighborhood.
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196 Smith St