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45 University Pl
New York, NY 10003
Retail Property For Lease
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2,000 SF
Highlights
- Highly walkable Greenwich Village location surrounded by cafés, boutiques, and residential density
- Easy access to multiple subway lines for seamless regional connectivity
- Classic prewar building character suitable for retail, office, or creative uses
- Steps from NYU’s campus, delivering strong daily foot traffic
- Near Washington Square Park and Union Square activity hubs
Property Facts
| Total Space Available | 2,000 SF | Gross Leasable Area | 10,023 SF |
| Property Type | Retail | Year Built | 1950 |
| Property Subtype | Storefront Retail/Residential |
| Total Space Available | 2,000 SF |
| Property Type | Retail |
| Property Subtype | Storefront Retail/Residential |
| Gross Leasable Area | 10,023 SF |
| Year Built | 1950 |
About the Property
Located along one of Greenwich Village’s most iconic north–south corridors, 45 University Place sits in the heart of a vibrant mixed-use neighborhood defined by historic architecture, walkable streets, and steady daily activity driven by NYU’s nearby academic core. University Place is known for its boutique storefronts, specialty cafés, creative services, and classic prewar mid-rise buildings, making the address equally appealing to retail, professional office, or specialty commercial users seeking a Village presence. The property is positioned just a short walk from Washington Square Park, Union Square, and Fifth Avenue, giving it exceptional visibility and connectivity to surrounding cultural, academic, and residential nodes. The immediate block benefits from consistent pedestrian volume from students, faculty, residents, and destination shoppers, while vehicular access is supported by proximity to Broadway, Fifth Avenue, and major east–west village streets. Buildings along this stretch typically feature prewar masonry façades, generous ceiling heights, large display windows at the retail levels, and flexible upper-floor layouts that suit office, gallery, studio, or service-oriented tenants. The location offers superb transit convenience with nearby access to the N, Q, R, W, 4, 5, 6, L, F, M, and PATH lines, making it one of Manhattan’s most accessible neighborhoods for employees, visitors, and customers. With its blend of character architecture, strong neighborhood identity, and urban energy, 45 University Place represents a compelling address for users seeking a timeless Village presence supported by outstanding transit, steady foot traffic, and a highly desirable commercial environment.
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