251 E 13th St
251 E 13th St, New York, NY 10003
Iconic ground-floor commercial space at 251 E 13th St, East Village—once the original Milk Bar bakery founded by Christina Tosi in 2008, now available following the closing of the original outpost. Located just off 2nd Avenue and a stone’s throw from Stuyvesant Square and Union Square, this character-rich space features large front windows that flood the interior with natural light and a clean, white-box finish ideal for customization. The all-electric layout includes an in-suite bathroom and ample frontage for high visibility. Upper floors house eight residential rental units in a well-maintained pre-war building, offering a built-in neighborhood presence.
Property Highlights
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Historic pedigree: Original site of Milk Bar (2008–2025), renowned globally for its inventive pastries.
- Prime East Village location: Steps from Union Square and Stuyvesant Square, with exceptional pedestrian traffic and transit access.
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Large storefront windows: Outstanding natural light and strong street presence.
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Clean white-box interior: Turnkey-ready for tenant improvements or new branding.
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In-suite bathroom: Functional convenience for commercial operators.
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Flexible zoning & usage: Adds adaptability for F&B, specialty retail, or creative uses.
Rental Details
- Number of spaces 1
- Total square feet available 350 SF
- For Lease Price on request
- Space Type Retail (Other)
- Latest Update May 11, 2026
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1 Space Available
| Space Name | Space Type | Lease Rate | Total Space | Floor | Lease Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 251 E 13th St | Retail (Other) | Price on request | 350 SF | Ground Floor | - |
251 E 13th St
- Space Type
- Retail (Other)
- Lease Rate
- Price on request
- Total Space
- 350 SF
- Floor
- Ground Floor
Contacts
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Building Details
- For Lease Price on request
- Property Type Retail
- Property Size 8,339 SF
- Lot Size 0.05 Acre
- Additional Rent Price on request
- # of Floors 5
- Year Built 1900
- Date Updated May 11, 2026
Location
- City New York, NY
- Neighborhood East Village
- Zip Code 10003
- Market Manhattan
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Walk score 100/100 Walker's Paradise -
Transit score 100/100 Rider's Paradise -
Bike score 97/100 Biker's Paradise
Points of Interest
3rd Avenue
0.11 miles
Union Square
0.31 miles
Bleecker Street & Lafayette Street at Northeast Corner
0.62 miles
Bleecker Street & Mulberry Street at Southeast Corner
0.62 miles
Second Ave (F,V)
0.62 miles
1 Avenue & Houston St
0.62 miles
Bleecker Street & Lafayette Street at Northwest Corner
0.62 miles
Bleecker Street & Lafayette Street at Southwest Corner
0.63 miles
Bleecker Street & Mulberry Street at Southwest Corner
0.63 miles
Allen St & Houston St
0.65 miles
ChargePoint
0.53 miles
BP
0.63 miles
Blink
0.91 miles
Mobil
1.06 miles
Tesla Supercharger
1.07 miles
Gulf
1.74 miles
Sonamax
1.97 miles
Citgo
2.03 miles
Bolla
2.30 miles
Village View Parking Area 1
0.42 miles
Village View Parking Area 2
0.42 miles
Village View Parking Area 3
0.46 miles
Edison ParkFast
0.49 miles
Skyport
0.66 miles
Edison Park Fast
0.70 miles
Vincent 15 Parking LLC
0.74 miles
Waterside Plaza Parking
0.76 miles
Icon Parking
0.79 miles
Delancey & Essex Municipal Garage
0.88 miles
Westside Market
0.15 miles
Trader Joe's
0.16 miles
Trader Joe's Pronto
0.18 miles
H Mart
0.21 miles
Target
0.28 miles
Wegmans
0.30 miles
Gracefully
0.33 miles
Muji
0.36 miles
Whole Foods Market
0.36 miles
Burlington
0.38 miles
Listing Summary
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Retail Space Available The property exclusively contains Retail (Other) space totaling 350 square feet.
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Space Sizes - 251 E 13th St offers 1 retail space sized 1,000 square feet or less. Retail space of this size can be a more affordable option for small businesses or for those that don’t have very quick growth expectations.
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Area Characteristics 251 E 13th St is located in the East Village neighborhood of New York. The East Village retail market offers 86 retail listings, representing a total of 116,161 square feet of retail space for lease.
The most common retail type in the East Village neighborhood is Financial District, of which the market currently offers 145 spaces.
You can also find 121 Central Midtown spaces. Additionally, leasing opportunities here include 121 Chelsea spaces.
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