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Highlights

  • Unique, narrow retail storefront/ gallery space, ideal for an art gallery, bookstore, coffee shop, art studio, showroom, or boutique retail concept.
  • Beautiful industrial loft feel, with exposed brick and high ceilings, perfect for creative businesses seeking character and visibility.
  • More than 32,900 daily passing vehicles travel along the Bushwick/ Flushing Avenue intersection, with sidewalk-lined streets and heavy foot traffic.
  • Located in the heart of Bushwick’s growing creative and retail corridor, lined with cafes, storefronts, and restaurants.
  • Approximately 14 minutes from Grand Central Station via the L train, and the Morgan Avenue Station is 3 blocks away from the building.
  • Built-in customer base with multiple second, third, and fourth-story residential loft units occupied above the mixed-use ground-floor.

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Display Rental Rate as

  • Space
  • Size
  • Term
  • Rental Rate
  • Space Use
  • Build-Out
  • Available
  • 1st Floor, Ste 1
  • 650 SF
  • Negotiable
  • $65.00 /SF/YR $5.42 /SF/MO $42,250 /YR $3,521 /MO
  • Retail
  • Full Build-Out
  • Now

This is a unique, narrow retail storefront located in the heart of Bushwick’s growing creative and retail corridor. The space features high ceilings, exposed brick walls, and polished concrete floors, creating a strong industrial loft / SoHo-style gallery aesthetic. The long, narrow layout makes the space ideal for art galleries, bookstores, coffee concepts, boutique retail, or creative studios. This space is move-in-ready with HVAC installed and a private restroom.

  • Fully Built-Out as Standard Retail Space
  • Central Air and Heating
  • Closed Circuit Television Monitoring (CCTV)
  • Exposed Ceiling
  • Finished Ceilings: 11’ - 12’
  • Unique narrow storefront
  • Gallery-style layout
  • Space is in Excellent Condition
  • Private Restrooms
  • High Ceilings
  • After Hours HVAC Available
  • Display Window
  • Industrial loft feel with high ceilings
  • Move-in ready with HVAC and private restroom
Space Size Term Rental Rate Space Use Build-Out Available
1st Floor, Ste 1 650 SF Negotiable $65.00 /SF/YR $5.42 /SF/MO $42,250 /YR $3,521 /MO Retail Full Build-Out Now

1st Floor, Ste 1

Size
650 SF
Term
Negotiable
Rental Rate
$65.00 /SF/YR $5.42 /SF/MO $42,250 /YR $3,521 /MO
Space Use
Retail
Build-Out
Full Build-Out
Available
Now

1st Floor, Ste 1

Size 650 SF
Term Negotiable
Rental Rate $65.00 /SF/YR
Space Use Retail
Build-Out Full Build-Out
Available Now

This is a unique, narrow retail storefront located in the heart of Bushwick’s growing creative and retail corridor. The space features high ceilings, exposed brick walls, and polished concrete floors, creating a strong industrial loft / SoHo-style gallery aesthetic. The long, narrow layout makes the space ideal for art galleries, bookstores, coffee concepts, boutique retail, or creative studios. This space is move-in-ready with HVAC installed and a private restroom.

  • Fully Built-Out as Standard Retail Space
  • Space is in Excellent Condition
  • Central Air and Heating
  • Private Restrooms
  • Closed Circuit Television Monitoring (CCTV)
  • High Ceilings
  • Exposed Ceiling
  • After Hours HVAC Available
  • Finished Ceilings: 11’ - 12’
  • Display Window
  • Unique narrow storefront
  • Industrial loft feel with high ceilings
  • Gallery-style layout
  • Move-in ready with HVAC and private restroom

Property Facts

Total Space Available 650 SF
No. Units 9
Property Type Multifamily
Property Subtype Apartment
Building Size 21,924 SF
Year Built 1931

About the Property

Welcome to 257 Varet Street, a rare SoHo-style, four-story, elevatored warehouse building located in the East Williamsburg section of Brooklyn. A prominent retail/gallery/mixed-use space is available for lease, ideally situated in the heart of Bushwick’s creative district. Other tenants occupying flexible space include local clothing and embroidery shops, a tattoo shop, and a jewelry designer. The building has one freight elevator, a full sprinkler system, hardwood floors, and large windows for abundant natural light. The 1930s-built East Williamsburg building is nestled in a densely populated and vibrant area. Local music and performance venues keep East Williamsburg's artistic culture alive, hosting community events, musical performances, and more. Locals and commuters enjoy the ample food spots, corner shops, and lively nightlife. Foot traffic is prominent in the immediate area, with nearby parks and recreation areas such as East River State Park, McCarren Park, and Martinez Playground. The 1-mile demographics confirm a growing population of 162,064 residents, with average household income exceeding $102,300 and robust consumer spending power of $1.5 billion. Food and beverages, entertainment, apparel, and household goods count for over $1 billion, emphasizing the neighborhood’s established businesses and consumer demand. Inquire today to schedule a private showing of this premier, flexible ground-floor retail space.

Exceptionally walkable
100/100
Somewhat drivable
30/100
Exceptional public transit
100/100
Moderately bikeable
70/100

Demographics

Demographics

1 Mile 1 Mi. 3 Miles 3 Mi. 5 Miles 5 Mi.
1 mile
3 mile
5 mile
2025 Population
162,064
1,171,667
3,328,122
2030 Population
163,133
1,177,197
3,356,393
2025-2030 Projected Population Growth
0.7%
0.5%
0.9%
Median Age
34.5
36.8
38.8
College Degree + Higher
35%
41%
46%
Daytime Employees
39,427
299,292
2,276,753
Total Businesses
6,044
41,158
226,037
Average Household Income
$102,375
$118,905
$130,319
Median Household Income
$76,348
$86,068
$95,045
Total Consumer Spending
$1.5B
$12.9B
$40.5B
2025 Households
60,135
461,367
1,366,025
Average Home Value
$823,488
$855,375
$825,909

Nearby Major Retailers

Foodtown
Planet Fitness
Bravo Supermarkets
Chase Bank
Td Bank
Citibank
Bank of America
Nathan's Famous
Tex's Chicken & Burgers
IHOP
  • Listing ID: 39662086

  • Date on Market: 3/4/2026

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: 257-261 Varet St, Brooklyn, NY 11206

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