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249 Eldridge St
New York, NY 10002
Retail Property For Lease
Highlights
- Prime Lower East Side address surrounded by nonstop residential and retail activity.
- Strong street visibility and steady pedestrian flow along Eldridge and Houston Streets.
- Walkable to major cultural and dining destinations across LES, East Village, Nolita, and SoHo.
- Excellent access to transit with the F train less than a block away.
- Classic Manhattan building character with masonry elements and urban storefront appeal.
Property Facts
| Total Space Available | 1,600 SF | Apartment Style | Mid-Rise |
| No. Units | 25 | Building Size | 19,646 SF |
| Property Type | Multifamily | Year Built | 1900 |
| Property Subtype | Apartment |
| Total Space Available | 1,600 SF |
| No. Units | 25 |
| Property Type | Multifamily |
| Property Subtype | Apartment |
| Apartment Style | Mid-Rise |
| Building Size | 19,646 SF |
| Year Built | 1900 |
About the Property
249 Eldridge Street sits in the heart of Manhattan’s vibrant Lower East Side, positioned just off Houston Street and surrounded by one of New York City’s most energetic residential-retail corridors. This portion of Eldridge Street is characterized by classic mid-rise walk-up and mixed-use buildings, typically featuring masonry façades, fire escapes, ground-floor retail space, and upper-floor residential or office uses. The property benefits from exceptional walkability, strong foot traffic, and immediate proximity to key neighborhood hubs including the East Village, Nolita, and SoHo. The surrounding blocks offer a dynamic blend of boutique retail, highly rated restaurants, local coffee shops, art galleries, and essential services, making the address especially appealing for tenants seeking identity, authenticity, and daily activity. Access is seamless with the F train just one block away at 2nd Avenue, plus multiple east-west and north-south transit routes feeding the area. The property sits near major economic and cultural anchors such as Sara D. Roosevelt Park, the Bowery corridor, and the Houston Street retail spine, enhancing visibility and positioning the asset within a high-demand district known for creative, lifestyle, and boutique commercial users. Based on its location, the building likely features street-facing storefront potential, strong neighborhood visibility, and upper floors suitable for residential, studio, or boutique office users. The area’s demographic profile is young, high-income, and professionally oriented, benefiting businesses that rely on steady pedestrian activity, lifestyle spending, and neighborhood engagement.
