Ground Floor
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Retail | 1 space available | 350 SqFt
Building description
Former Milk Bar Bakery’s original location, offering excellent visibility and abundant natural light through large front windows. The space comes with built-in shelving, a service counter, and existing equipment in place, creating a turnkey opportunity for food and beverage operators. A clean white-box interior, private in-suite restroom, and potential outdoor seating make this flexible space ideal for a variety of concepts, from bakery or café to wine bar and beyond.
Space Highlights
Former Milk Bar Bakery (first location)
Large storefront windows with strong natural light
Clean white-box interior with built-in shelving and service counter
Existing equipment included
In-suite private bathroom
All-electric (no gas) setup
Potential for outdoor seating
Steps from 2nd Avenue, Stuyvesant Square, and Union Square
Flexible use: bakery, café, wine bar, or other retail/food concepts
Building highlights
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.
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