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District New Haven Pad Site 470 James St 0.21 - 0.23 Acres of Commercial Land for Lease in New Haven, CT 06513

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Highlights

Direct frontage at I-91 Exit 5 — ~130,000 VPD interchange visibility
~25,000 residents in the immediate trade area
Well-suited to a drive-thru coffee or small food concept

On State Street (~9,000 VPD) at the East Rock / Fair Haven corner
400–500 daily on-site visitors — captive daytime coffee/food demand

LOT Available

Rental Rate	Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request	Lot Size	0.21 - 0.23 AC
Lease Term	Negotiable

Rental Rate	Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request
Lease Term	Negotiable
Lot Size	0.21 - 0.23 AC

Rare retail pad opportunity at one of New Haven's highest-visibility gateways — directly off Interstate 91 at Exit 5, an interchange carrying roughly 130,000 vehicles per day. The site fronts State Street (~9,000 VPD) at the corner where the East Rock and Fair Haven neighborhoods meet, a dense, established residential trade area with a combined population of approximately 25,000 residents.

Beyond drive-by traffic, the pad enjoys a built-in daytime audience: the site sits at the entrance to District New Haven, a Business & Innovation Campus that draws 400–500 people on-site per day — a captive base of coffee and quick-serve demand right at the front door.

District New Haven is home to 200+ member companies spanning startups, scale-ups, and government entities across tech, creative, venture, finance, and professional services. The campus is rich with community and shared amenities, including a 1,661 SF production studio (bookable hourly), an on-site fitness facility, flexible event space, an outdoor beer garden, a walking trail, and District Cowork for overflow and guest access. Located minutes from I-95, I-91, and Union Station, with easy access to New York and Boston, plus ample on-site parking.

Ideal for a drive-thru coffee concept or small food vendor seeking highway-adjacent visibility, a dense residential trade area, and a captive daytime workforce in a single location.

Property Overview

Rare retail pad opportunity at one of New Haven's highest-visibility gateways — directly off Interstate 91 at Exit 5, an interchange carrying roughly 130,000 vehicles per day. The site fronts State Street (~9,000 VPD) at the corner where the East Rock and Fair Haven neighborhoods meet, a dense, established residential trade area with a combined population of approximately 25,000 residents. Beyond drive-by traffic, the pad enjoys a built-in daytime audience: the site sits at the entrance to District New Haven, a Business & Innovation Campus that draws 400–500 people on-site per day — a captive base of coffee and quick-serve demand right at the front door. District New Haven is home to 200+ member companies spanning startups, scale-ups, and government entities across tech, creative, venture, finance, and professional services. The campus is rich with community and shared amenities, including a 1,661 SF production studio (bookable hourly), an on-site fitness facility, flexible event space, an outdoor beer garden, a walking trail, and District Cowork for overflow and guest access. Located minutes from I-95, I-91, and Union Station, with easy access to New York and Boston, plus ample on-site parking. Ideal for a drive-thru coffee concept or small food vendor seeking highway-adjacent visibility, a dense residential trade area, and a captive daytime workforce in a single location.