Prime Corner Turnkey Restaurant | Upper East Side

Restaurant for sale at 1559 Second Avenue, located on the prime corner of East 81^st Street and Second Avenue in the heart of Manhattan’s Upper East Side. This turnkey restaurant opportunity features approximately 1,100 SF on the ground floor, 1,000 SF on the second floor, and an additional 800 SF basement. The space includes a fully built-out bar with seating, a full vented kitchen with gas service, and a dedicated pizza oven and prep area. Positioned on a highly visible corner with wraparound frontage, the property benefits from strong foot traffic and excellent neighborhood exposure. Second Avenue is one of the Upper East Side’s busiest retail and dining corridors, surrounded by affluent residential buildings, national retailers, and a vibrant mix of restaurants, cafes, and nightlife destinations. The area’s dense population, strong local customer base, and convenient access to the Q and 4/5/6 subway lines make this an exceptional opportunity for both established operators and new concepts.

Property Highlights

Fully built-out bar with seating

Full kitchen / vented / gas

Pizza oven and prep area

Wrap around frontage