COMMERCIAL HIGHLIGHT | UPPER EAST SIDE RETAIL OPPORTUNITY 790 Lexington Avenue | Manhattan, NY

Situated in the heart of the Upper East Side, 790 Lexington Avenue presents a rare opportunity to lease a fully built retail storefront along one of Manhattan’s most established and consistently performing commercial corridors. The property benefits from a dense residential catchment, strong daily pedestrian activity, and a long-standing neighborhood retail ecosystem supported by essential service demand. Lexington Avenue remains one of Manhattan’s most reliable retail corridors, defined by repeat local traffic, institutional stability, and sustained tenant performance across food, convenience, and service-based operators. PROPERTY OVERVIEW The space is currently occupied by a long-standing neighborhood gourmet market serving the surrounding residential community. The operation reflects the corridor’s broader evolution toward necessity-driven retail, where consistent daily demand from local residents drives long-term business performance. Historically, this stretch of Lexington Avenue has supported traditional Upper East Side retail uses including independent food operators, convenience stores, and neighborhood service tenants. Over time, the corridor has transitioned into a highly resilient retail environment defined by essential-use concepts and strong repeat customer behavior. MARKET CONTEXT The Upper East Side retail market continues to rank among Manhattan’s most stable submarkets, supported by: High-density residential population within immediate proximity Consistent pedestrian flow throughout the day Strong household income demographics Proximity to schools, medical institutions, and neighborhood services Limited availability of comparable ground-floor retail inventory This combination creates a durable trade area where daily-use retail concepts consistently outperform discretionary retail categories. SPACE DETAILS Retail | For Lease 4,003 SF 1 Floor Built: 1920 Zoning: R8B (Mixed-Use Permitted) The configuration allows for a wide range of retail applications including café, specialty food, gourmet market, quick-service restaurant, or neighborhood convenience formats. LEASING OPPORTUNITY 790 Lexington Avenue offers tenants the ability to establish themselves within a fully mature retail corridor defined by stability, visibility, and repeat consumer demand. The asset is ideally positioned for operators seeking long-term presence in a proven Manhattan neighborhood retail environment with immediate access to an established customer base. IDEAL TENANT PROFILES Specialty café / coffee operators Gourmet market & food retailers Quick-service restaurant (QSR) concepts Health-focused food & beverage brands Franchise operators expanding in Manhattan Neighborhood convenience retailers LEASING CONTACT Marlon Schwarcz 310.770.7111 marlon@globalprimerealestate.com Kayden Redmon 801.661.0056 kayden@globalprimerealestate.com