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Rent Retail 617 West 181st Street

Rent Retail 617 West 181st Street

$ / SF SF Monthly Rent
$ 40
9,300
$ 31,000
Tenant Broker’s Perspective: office buildings being demolished or converted to residential are driving up rental prices at 617 West 181st Street. This trend is projected to continue. Opportunities for subleases remain available at 617 West 181st Street and in the nearby Upper East Side neighborhood.
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617 West 181st Street Property Overview

Building Address: 617 West 181st Street, New York NY 10033
Building Alternate Address: 617 W 181st St
Zip Code:10033
Neighborhood:Upper East Side
Borough:Manhattan
Stories:3
Year Built:1917
Building Class:B

History of 617 West 181st Street, Manhattan, NYC

617 West 181st Street is a commercial building located in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. The building was constructed in 1917 and is a four-story structure with a total of approximately 49,450 square feet. It is classified as a Multi-Story Retail Building (K2) and sits on a 12,500 square foot lot.

Over the years, 617 West 181st Street has served various commercial purposes. In recent years, it has housed community-oriented tenants such as Social Adult Care, a senior day care provider that relocated to the entire third floor of the building in 2019 to serve the local elderly population with educational programs and recreational activities. Other notable tenants include a walk-in clinic and retail shops.

The building underwent its last known alteration in 2020, maintaining its status as a significant commercial hub within the Fort George area of Washington Heights. The current tax assessor's market value of the property is approximately $9.19 million, reflecting its importance and location within Manhattan.

617 West 181st Street, Manhattan, NYC

Located in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, 617 West 181st Street is a significant address known for housing urgent care and healthcare services.

Location Details

617 West 181st Street
New York, NY 10033

Situated between Wadsworth Avenue and St Nicholas Avenue, the location is easily accessible via the 181st Street subway station on the A train and the nearby West 181st Street station on the 1 train. Multiple bus lines including Bx3, Bx11, Bx13, Bx35, and Bx36 serve the area.

Healthcare Services

The address is home to a CityMD urgent care center providing walk-in medical services year-round. Services offered include treatment for minor medical emergencies, lab tests, annual checkups, and rapid screenings such as COVID-19, STDs, HIV, and pregnancy tests. Other common conditions treated include:

  • Allergies
  • Asthma
  • Coughs and colds
  • Cuts and wounds
  • Influenza (flu)
  • Insect bites
  • Minor burns
  • Migraines
  • Physical exams
  • Pediatric care
  • Sinus infections
  • Sore throat
  • Skin conditions
  • Sprains and strains
  • Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
  • Vaccinations
  • X-rays

Property Information

The site includes a large building encompassing approximately 49,450 square feet, originally built in 1917, positioned on a lot measuring about 0.29 acres.


  • No information available on building amenities

Office Tenants at 617 West 181st Street, Manhattan, NYC

Located in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan, 617 West 181st Street is a multi-story retail building with commercial spaces occupied by various tenants.

Current Office and Commercial Tenants

  • Social Adult Care: Occupies the entire third floor, approximately 14,859 square feet. This senior day care center provides daily educational programs and recreational activities for seniors and relocated here in January 2020 from a nearby smaller location.

The building also includes other commercial tenants such as a walk-in clinic (CityMD), a children’s clothing store (Carter’s), and a sportswear shop (Modell’s), indicating a mix of retail and service-oriented businesses alongside office space.

Available Office Space

There is prime office space available for lease on the second level, approximately 9,000 square feet, accessible by elevator and suitable for versatile usage in a desirable area of Washington Heights. The asking rent for this space is approximately $40 per square foot.


Internet Providers at 617 West 181st Street, Manhattan, NYC

Located in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan, 617 West 181st Street enjoys access to several high-speed internet providers offering various technologies including fiber and cable.

Available Internet Providers

  • Verizon Fios: Fiber-optic internet with speeds up to 2 Gbps, covering over 94% of Washington Heights homes. Highly rated for speed and customer satisfaction.
  • Astound Broadband (formerly RCN): Offers cable and fiber internet with speeds up to 1.5 Gbps and unlimited data, with good coverage in Manhattan, including Washington Heights.
  • Spectrum: Cable and fiber options with speeds up to 1 Gbps, nearly ubiquitous coverage in Washington Heights (98.9% cable coverage) and Manhattan overall.
  • T-Mobile Home Internet: Fixed wireless internet service, highly rated for customer satisfaction and a popular alternative in the Washington Heights area.
  • Starry Internet: Fixed wireless with fiber-like speeds available in limited coverage areas of Washington Heights.

Connection Types Available

  • Fiber Optic
  • Cable
  • Fixed Wireless

The combination of providers and connection types available at 617 West 181st Street ensures reliable access to high-speed internet services suitable for residential and commercial needs in the building.


Transportation near 617 West 181st Street, Manhattan, NYC

617 West 181st Street is located in Upper Manhattan, near Wadsworth Avenue.

Subway Access

  • The closest subway station is 181 Street, served by the 1 train, approximately a 4-minute walk away.
  • Additional nearby subway lines include the A and C trains at the 181 Street station.

Bus Lines

  • Bus routes serving the area include Bx3, Bx11, Bx13, Bx35, Bx36, M98, and M101.
  • Nearby bus stops include Amsterdam Avenue/W 181 Street and W 181 Street/Amsterdam Avenue, both within a 1-3 minute walk.

Cross Streets

The building is near the intersection of West 181st Street and Wadsworth Avenue, with close proximity to Amsterdam Avenue and Saint Nicholas Avenue.


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