401 East 55th Street
Sutton Place Ground Floor Medical and Retail Space
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Rare Commercial Opportunity in Sutton Place | ~4,880 SF Prime Ground-Floor Space
Elevate Your Business Presence at Plaza 400
Positioned at the base of the iconic Plaza 400 luxury high-rise, this expansive ~4,880 square foot commercial suite offers a rare combination of high-visibility retail and sophisticated professional offices. Located in the heart of Sutton Place, one of Manhattan’s most prestigious residential enclaves, this property provides the ultimate footprint for a flagship medical practice, wellness center, or high-end professional firm.
Dual-Purpose Design for Maximum Versatility
Designed to accommodate diverse business needs, the space features a strategic separation between its retail and office components. The retail section benefits from a prominent presence within the building’s grand open-air plaza, perfect for attracting local clientele and boutique foot traffic. Conversely, the professional office wing offers a quiet, refined environment ideal for consultations, administrative operations, or specialized medical suites.
Unrivaled Accessibility and Demographics
- Built-in Clientele: Direct access to nearly 600 luxury residential units within the building and thousands more in the immediate Sutton Place/Midtown East vicinity.
- Perfect Transit Connectivity: Boasting a perfect 100/100 Walk and Transit Score, the location is just steps from major subway lines (4, 5, 6, N, R, W, E, M) and the FDR Drive.
- Prestigious Infrastructure: Benefit from the security, maintenance, and reputation of a world-class, 38-story landmark building.
Move-In Ready & High-Spec
Currently configured for professional use, the space is in excellent condition, featuring private restrooms, wheelchair accessibility, and a layout that maximizes both privacy and flow. Whether you are looking to establish a multi-disciplinary medical clinic, a private wealth office, or a boutique fitness studio, this space provides the scale and sophistication to reflect your brand’s excellence.
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Investment Highlights
- Diversified Income Streams: The ~4,880 sq ft layout allows for multiple tenants across distinct retail and office zones. This separation minimizes vacancy risk compared to a single-tenant unit.
- Medical & Professional Suitability: A significant portion of the ground floor is currently optimized for high-end professional use, such as Medical Associates of New York. The space is ideal for practices requiring a private, prestigious entrance within the Sutton Place enclave.
- Dual-Frontage/Accessibility: Located within a large open-air plaza, the unit offers unique exterior visibility and accessibility for retail clients, while keeping professional office areas separate for privacy.
- Move-In Ready Condition: Much of the commercial footprint is reported to be in excellent condition with partial build-outs already in place, reducing immediate capital expenditure for a new owner or tenant.
- Affluent Resident Capture: Positioned directly beneath a 38-story luxury tower (Plaza 400), the space has immediate access to a "captive" audience of nearly 600 residential units.
- Premier Transit Profile: The location maintains an exceptional 100/100 Walk and Transit Score, ensuring that employees and retail customers can easily reach the site via the 4, 5, 6, N, R, and W subway lines.
Key Configuration Details
- Total Size: Approximately 4,880 SF [owner-provided].
- Layout: Separated into retail-facing areas and professional office/medical suites [owner-provided].
- Accessibility: Features include wheelchair accessible entrances and private restrooms.
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