First Ave, Upper East Side, Fully Built-Out Retail/Restaurant Space For Lease 2,550 SF

• Space is in Excellent Condition
• Kitchen
• Basement
• Corner Avenue Location
• Central Air and Heating
• High Ceilings
• Turn Key Restaurant

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Property Overview

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An exceptional opportunity to lease a fully built, turn-key corner restaurant at one of the most desirable and high-traffic intersections in Manhattan—First Avenue and East 77th Street. This prime Upper East Side location offers unmatched visibility, heavy foot traffic, and a strong local dining culture that continues to attract both residents and visitors.

Key Features:

• Prominent corner location with wraparound frontage

• High foot traffic on a well-known avenue block surrounded by established dining destinations

• Situated in a thriving restaurant corridor, making it a go-to area for food enthusiasts

• Spacious and thoughtfully designed interior layout, featuring:

  • Expansive main dining area

  • Additional seating along East 77th Street

  • Built-in bar and hostess stand

  • Dedicated service station for staff

• Fully vented commercial kitchen in excellent condition

• Massive built-out lower level includes:

  • Prep kitchen

  • Multiple walk-in refrigerators

  • Wine storage

  • Administrative office

  • Additional space ideal for private dining, events, or back-of-house operations

This is a rare chance to establish your restaurant in a ready-to-operate space in the heart of the Upper East Side’s dining scene. With everything in place, from infrastructure to location, First Avenue offers the perfect platform to launch or expand your culinary brand.

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Transportation around Upper East Side

Upper East Side sits in the hearts of Midtown Manhattan and it is well connected with other parts of the city and the suburbs. You might be surprised, but the average number of owned cars per household for UES inhabitants is close to zero. That speaks a lot for the excellent functioning of public transport, excellent pedestrian- and bike-friendly routes and the vicinity of transportation hubs as Grand Central Station. Bus lines going uptown and downtown service the area:  M1, M2, M3, M4, M15.  Crosstown buses: M66, M72, M79 M86, M96.

Trains:

Lexington Avenue Line

Apple green

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