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- Property Type Mixed Use - Office / Retail / Residential
- Property Size 3,793 SF
- Units 33
- # of Floors 12
- Property Tenancy Multi-Tenant
- Year Built 1922
- Date Updated Sep 25, 2026
Description
Built in 1922 by the renowned architectural firm Emery Roth & Sons, 1179 Lexington Avenue is a distinguished mixed-use property located at the northeast corner of Lexington Avenue and East 80th Street. The 12-story building spans approximately 57,666 square feet and features a blend of restored prewar character and modern update. Architectural highlights include arched marble ceilings, original lobby tilework, and casement windows that reflect the building’s historic charm.
The property includes ground-floor retail frontage along Lexington Avenue as well as a residential entrance on East 80th Street, offering commercial funcitonality with a built-in resident base. Located in the heart of the Upper East Side, 1179 Lexington is surrounded by cultural landmarks, luxury boutiques, and neighborhood amenities, and is easily accessible by multiple subway lines. Its high-visibility location and historic character make it well-suited for retailers and service providers seeking a presence in one of Manhattan’s most established neighborhoods.
Highlights
- High-Demand Retail Corridor with Exceptional Foot Traffic
- Versatile Retail Spaces with Excellent Frontage and Signage Opportunities
- On-Site Maintenance
- Additional Storage Available in Building
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1 Space Available
COD-ST1
Retail
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305 SF
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90 Days
COD-ST1
Boutique retail opportunity in the heart of the Upper East Side at 1173 Lexington Avenue. Located on a heavily trafficked corner between East 80th and East 81st Streets, this street-level storefront offers strong visibility, steady pedestrian traffic, and an efficient layout ideal for boutique retail and service-oriented businesses.
The space is currently configured as a grab-and-go coffee shop, but can be delivered in white box condition, allowing tenants to customize the interior to their needs. Potential uses include a jewelry store, watch repair shop, tailor, eyewear gallery, florist, specialty gift retailer, or grab-and-go coffee concept.
No vented cooking, smoke shops, or other uses requiring exterior exhaust are permitted. Restroom access is available through the building's residential lobby. Additional storage is also available within the building.
Surrounded by affluent residential buildings, neighborhood retailers, and convenient access to transit, this is a rare opportunity to establish a presence in one of Manhattan's most desirable retail corridors.
Prime Upper East Side corner location
Storefront signage oppportunity
Ideal for service & specialty retail
Additional storage available in building
