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ROC Cinema

957 South Clinton Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620

  • For Sale $795,000
  • Property Type Other
  • Property Size 6,848 SF
  • Lot Size 0.19 Acre
  • Property Tenancy Single Tenant
  • Year Built 1914
  • Year Renovated 2022
  • Date Updated Jun 23, 2025
ROC Cinema is located in Rochester's Swillburger neighborhood, ​a charming 20-block neighborhood. It boasts a lively scene with popular restaurants like Rooney's, Swillburger, Bookeater, Angry Goat Pub, and the iconic Highland Park Diner. This diverse area offers 19th-century homes lining tree-shaded streets, creating an inviting village atmosphere. ROC Cinema is located next to the iconic Highland Park Diner. Less than .25 miles from I-490, this space sits at high traffic intersection, and has excellent visibility from all directions thanks to its large sign and bold, striking exterior paint.Own an operating movie theater and event space. With stylish Art Deco architecture and interior design, this is the oldest, continuous-running single screen movie theater in Rochester. Then building is packed with history, charm, and character. More than a movie theater, ROC Cinema has an expanded food and beverage menu, allowing it to also operate as a corporate event space, open mic stand up for comedians, and more. Parking is available via agreements with the neighboring Dollar Tree/Rent-a-Center, as well as street parking.
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Highlights

  • Event Space—Private, Corporate, Kids Parties, and more
  • Expanded food and beverage menu
  • Movie Theater
  • Open Mic Nights
  • Over $140,000 in improvements, updates, and renovations
  • Timeless Art Deco design and styling
  • Turn key business with all equipment and amenities included

Contacts

broker
Brian Donovan

Donovan Real Estate Services

Location

Getting Around

  • Walk Score ®

    90/100 Very Walkable

  • Transit Score ®

    41/100 Some Transit

  • Bike Score ®

    71/100 Very Bikeable
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  • City Rochester, NY
  • Neighborhood Highland Park
  • Zip Code 14620
  • Market Rochester

Points of Interest

  • Rochester

    1.78 miles

  • Valero

    0.04 miles

  • Sunoco

    0.46 miles

  • Speedway

    0.97 miles

  • Fastrac

    1.44 miles

  • Delta Sonic

    1.49 miles

  • Mobil

    1.53 miles

  • 31F Park and Ride

    4.83 miles

  • Bob Johnson ChargePoint EV Stations

    4.85 miles

  • ChargePoint

    5.36 miles

  • Tesla Destination Charger

    5.79 miles

  • Dollar Tree

    0.05 miles

  • Sunoco

    0.23 miles

  • Highland Family Medicine Parking

    0.24 miles

  • Corn Hill Internal Medicine Parking

    0.28 miles

  • Edge of the Wedge

    0.33 miles

  • 999 Market

    0.35 miles

  • John Betlem Heating and Cooling

    0.35 miles

  • Nativity Preparatory Academy

    0.44 miles

  • Highland Hospital Employee Parking Garage

    0.55 miles

  • Highland Hospital Main Garage

    0.56 miles

  • Hampton Inn & Suites

    0.91 miles

  • Strathallan - a DoubleTree by Hilton

    1.11 miles

  • Courtyard Rochester Downtown

    1.13 miles

  • Inn On Broadway

    1.16 miles

  • Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown

    1.32 miles

  • Hyatt Regency

    1.34 miles

  • School 31 Luxury Lofts

    1.35 miles

  • Holiday Inn Rochester Downtown

    1.48 miles

  • Hilton Garden Inn

    1.57 miles

  • Staybridge Suites Rochester University

    2.09 miles

  • Ocean Garden Oriental

    0.01 miles

  • Addis Ababa

    0.02 miles

  • Hong Kong House

    0.03 miles

  • Highland Park Diner

    0.03 miles

  • India House

    0.05 miles

  • Zemeta Ethiopian Restaurant

    0.07 miles

  • Salvatore's Old Fashioned Pizzeria

    0.08 miles

  • Ming's Noodles

    0.11 miles

  • Southwedge Diner

    0.13 miles

  • Rooney's

    0.16 miles

  • School Number 35

    0.41 miles

  • Saint Boniface School

    0.45 miles

  • Blessed Sacrament School

    0.52 miles

  • School Number 15

    0.55 miles

  • Monroe Junior High School

    0.57 miles

  • Rochester Childfirst Network

    0.64 miles

  • School Number 12

    0.69 miles

  • Columbia Girls School

    0.92 miles

  • School Number 23

    0.93 miles

  • University of Rochester Mt. Hope Campus

    0.95 miles

  • Rochester ChildFirst Network

    0.65 miles

  • Generations Childcare

    0.86 miles

  • Doodle Bugs!

    1.14 miles

  • Asbury Day Care Center

    1.29 miles

  • Children's School at URMC

    2.00 miles

  • Richard Guon Child Care Center

    2.55 miles

  • KinderCare

    5.11 miles

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does ROC Cinema cost?

The space currently listed for sale at ROC Cinema asks for $795,000.

What is the total square footage of ROC Cinema?

ROC Cinema totals 6,848 square feet.

When was this property built?

ROC Cinema was built in 1914.

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Brian Donovan

Donovan Real Estate Services

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