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Restaurants for Lease in Yonkers

48 properties for lease
Full Restaurant for Lease in The Bronx, NY
Full Restaurant
For Lease
$6.67/SF/mo
Est. $10,005/mo all-in · 1,500 SF
948-950 Anderson Ave, Bronx, NY 10452, USA1,500 sq ft
  • Grease Trap
  • 3-Comp Sink
  • Hood: Type 1
Multi-Use Bar & Lounge for Lease in Brooklyn, NY
Bar Lounge
3 photos
For Lease
$12.30/SF/moMG
Est. $43,050/mo all-in · 3,500 SF
10 Hope St, Brooklyn, NY 11211, USA3,500 sq ft
  • Bar Area
  • Grease Trap
  • 3-Comp Sink
  • Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant for Lease in New York, NY
Full Restaurant
5 photos
For Lease
$12.92/SF/moGross
Est. $6,460/mo all-in · 500 SF
510 9th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA500 sq ft
  • Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant for Lease in Rockville Centre, NY
Full Restaurant
For Lease
$17,500/mo
Est. $17,500/mo all-in · 5,973 SF
54 Lincoln Ave, Rockville Centre, NY 11570, USA5,973 sq ft
  • Grease Trap
  • 3-Comp Sink
  • Hood: Type 1
Multi-Use Build to Suit Shell for Lease in Brooklyn, NY
Other
4 photos
For Lease
$4.58/SF/moMG
Est. $24,970/mo all-in · 5,452 SF
196 Stanhope St, Brooklyn, NY 11237, USA5,452 sq ft
  • Shell Space
  • Build to Suit Shell
Multi-Use Full Restaurant for Lease in New York, NY
Full Restaurant
4 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
7 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036, USA1,500 sq ft
  • Bar Area
  • Turnkey
  • Grease Trap
  • 3-Comp Sink
Multi-Use Full Restaurant for Lease in Staten Island, NY
Full Restaurant
10 photos
For Lease
$10,833/moNNN
Est. $10,833/mo all-in · 6,500 SF
2 Minthorne St, Staten Island, NY 10301, USA6,500 sq ft
  • Bar Area
  • Turnkey
  • Immediate Move-In
  • Grease Trap
Full Restaurant for Lease in Brooklyn, NY
Full Restaurant
11 photos
For Lease
$3.96/SF/mo
Est. $9,504/mo all-in · 2,400 SF
2807 Ocean Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11229, USA2,400 sq ft
  • Turnkey
  • Grease Trap
  • 3-Comp Sink
  • Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant for Lease in Brooklyn, NY
Full Restaurant
9 photos
For Lease
$7,250/moGross
Est. $7,250/mo all-in · 1,500 SF
340 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238, USA1,500 sq ft
  • Outdoor
  • Bar Area
  • Walk-In Freezer
  • Turnkey
Fast Casual Restaurant for Lease in New York, NY
Fast Casual
2 photos
For Lease
$37,500/mo
Est. $37,500/mo all-in · 3,800 SF
101 W 34th St., New York, NY 10001, USA3,800 sq ft
  • Walk-In Cooler
  • Walk-In Freezer
  • Turnkey
  • Grease Trap
Full Restaurant for Lease in New York, NY
Full Restaurant
2 photos
For Lease
$35,000/mo
Est. $35,000/mo all-in · 8,600 SF
97 Washington St, New York, NY 10006, USA8,600 sq ft
  • Bar Area
  • Walk-In Cooler
  • Turnkey
  • Grease Trap
Full Restaurant for Lease in New York, NY
Full Restaurant
2 photos
For Lease
$33,000/mo
Est. $33,000/mo all-in · 2,000 SF
9 St Marks Pl, New York, NY 10003, USA2,000 sq ft
  • Turnkey
  • Immediate Move-In
  • Grease Trap
  • 3-Comp Sink
NON HOODED for Lease in New York, NY
Non Hooded
2 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
250 10th Ave, New York, NY 10001, USA1,000 sq ft
  • Walk-In Cooler
  • 3-Comp Sink
Full Restaurant for Lease in New York, NY
Full Restaurant
2 photos
For Lease
$25,000/mo
Est. $25,000/mo all-in · 2,000 SF
1410 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10029, USA2,000 sq ft
  • Turnkey
  • Grease Trap
  • 3-Comp Sink
  • Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant for Lease in New York, NY
Full Restaurant
2 photos
For Lease
$23,000/mo
Est. $23,000/mo all-in · 1,875 SF
279 Church St, New York, NY 10013, USA1,875 sq ft
  • Turnkey
  • 3-Comp Sink
Multi-Use Full Restaurant for Lease in New York, NY
Full Restaurant
7 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
151 E 57th St, New York, NY 10022, USA3,000 sq ft
  • Bar Area
  • Walk-In Cooler
  • Walk-In Freezer
  • Turnkey
Full Restaurant for Lease in New York, NY
Full Restaurant
6 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
149 E 57th St, New York, NY 10022, USA7,500 sq ft
  • Bar Area
  • Walk-In Cooler
  • Walk-In Freezer
  • Turnkey
Full Restaurant for Lease in New York, NY
Full Restaurant
6 photos
For Lease
$32,500/moNNN
Est. $32,500/mo all-in · 2,000 SF
1559 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10028, USA1,100-2,900 sq ft
  • Turnkey
  • Immediate Move-In
  • Full Liquor License
Full Restaurant for Lease in New York, NY
Full Restaurant
4 photos
For Lease
$16,000/moNNN
Est. $16,000/mo all-in · 1,317 SF
New York, NY1,317 sq ft
  • Turnkey
  • Immediate Move-In
Full Restaurant for Lease in New York, NY
Full Restaurant
6 photos
For Lease
$26,000/moMG
Est. $26,000/mo all-in · 2,800 SF
1716 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10128, USA2,800 sq ft
  • Outdoor
  • Bar Area
  • Walk-In Cooler
  • Walk-In Freezer
Multi-Use Fast Casual Restaurant for Lease in New York, NY
Fast Casual
4 photos
For Lease
$11,500/moMG
Est. $11,500/mo all-in · 1,000 SF
1631 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10028, USA1,000 sq ft
  • Walk-In Freezer
  • Equipment Included
  • Warm Shell
Multi-Use Bar & Lounge for Lease in New York, NY
Bar Lounge
4 photos
For Lease
$32,500/moNNN
Est. $32,500/mo all-in · 2,000 SF
21 W 35th St, New York, NY 10018, USA2,000 sq ft
  • Turnkey
  • Immediate Move-In
  • Fully Furnished
  • Full Liquor License
Full Restaurant for Lease in New York, NY
Full Restaurant
For Lease
$10/SF/moNNN
Est. $15,000/mo all-in · 1,500 SF
930 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10022, USA1,500 sq ft
  • Hood: Type 1

Market Context

Understanding the Yonkers Market

Yonkers is the largest city in Westchester County and the fourth largest in New York State, with a population of over 200,000. The city's restaurant market is meaningfully more diverse and economically varied than the wealthier Westchester villages to the north, creating different concept fit profiles across submarkets.

Lease rates run meaningfully below White Plains and the most premium Westchester corridors. The waterfront and most affluent corridors reach $38 to $56 per square foot annually. Most of the city sits at $26 to $44. Asset sales start from $38,000 and business sales from $110,000, accessible relative to other Westchester markets.

Yonkers restaurant economics reward concepts that align with the specific submarket they enter. The waterfront supports higher end concepts. South Yonkers rewards authentic immigrant cuisines. The mall corridor rewards family driven and value oriented concepts. The diversity within a single city creates meaningful concept selection differences.

Popular Markets

Explore Other Restaurant Markets

Yonkers's restaurant submarkets each carry distinct customer bases, lease economics, and concept fit. Choosing the right one matters as much as the concept itself.

  • Downtown Waterfront and Hudson River: Yonkers' Hudson River waterfront has seen significant redevelopment over the last decade. Lease rates run $38 to $56 per square foot. Strong opportunity for higher end concepts with new residential and commercial development driving demand.
  • South Yonkers and Park Hill: South Yonkers and Park Hill anchor strong Latin American, West African, and Caribbean food cultures. Lease rates remain among the most accessible in Westchester at $26 to $40 per square foot. Customer base is deeply local.
  • Bronxville Adjacent and Lawrence Park: The Bronxville adjacent corridors and Lawrence Park serve an affluent residential customer base. Lease rates run $34 to $50 per square foot. Strong year round demand with consistent average ticket sizes.
  • Cross County Center and Central Park Avenue: Cross County Center and the Central Park Avenue corridor draw a regional shopping and dining catchment. Lease rates run $30 to $44 per square foot. Significant national chain presence with growing independent representation.

Tenant Guide

How to Lease or Rent Restaurant Space in Yonkers

Confirm the space fit

Compare hood, grease trap, walk-in, seating, patio, parking, utilities, and build-out condition before touring.

Review the lease path

Ask whether the rentable opportunity is a direct lease, assignment, sublease, or turnkey build-out with existing restaurant infrastructure.

Check approvals

Confirm landlord consent, use approvals, health permits, alcohol licensing, signage, and local inspections for the address.

Model opening costs

Compare base rent, NNN, tenant improvements, equipment needs, deposits, and permit costs before submitting an offer.

For Owners & Brokers

Why Use Pepperlot to Find Restaurants for Lease in Yonkers

Built exclusively for restaurant real estate.

Restaurant Only Listings

Every listing on Pepperlot is a restaurant or F&B space. No warehouses, offices, or unrelated commercial properties diluting your Yonkers search.

Restaurant Specific Listing Fields

Hood systems, grease traps, walk-in coolers, SLA permits, alcohol licenses, seating capacity, patio availability. The details that drive restaurant decisions are in every listing.

New York Market Intelligence

Cuisine gap analysis, demographic data, and competitive landscape information for Yonkers. Make a more informed decision before committing capital or signing a lease.

Confidential Listings

Some of the best Yonkers restaurant opportunities are listed confidentially. Pepperlot gives you access to off market opportunities not available on general platforms.

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Platform

How to Lease a Restaurant Space in Yonkers

A step-by-step approach to acquiring your next location.

Browse Active Spaces

Filter Yonkers restaurant spaces by submarket, size, lease rate, and specific features like hood systems, grease traps, outdoor seating, and existing SLA license eligibility. Every listing includes the operational details that matter for restaurant tenants.

Identify Second Generation Opportunities

Second generation restaurant spaces save $150,000 to $500,000 in build out costs. Confirm the existing hood type, grease trap capacity, plumbing condition, and electrical capacity match your concept's requirements before committing.

Contact the Landlord or Broker

Each listing displays the contact details for the landlord or listing broker. Reach out directly. Ask for the lease term, base rent, CAM charges, NNN structure, tenant improvement allowance, and any operational restrictions. Yonkers landlords vary significantly in flexibility.

Negotiate Lease Terms

Yonkers restaurant lease rates range from $26 to $56 per square foot annually. Negotiate beyond just the base rent. Personal guarantee structure, free rent periods, tenant improvement allowance, and renewal options often have more economic impact than base rent reductions.

About PepperLot

Built for Restaurant Space Search in Yonkers

PepperLot organizes restaurant space searches around the details tenants need in Yonkers: build-out condition, hood, grease trap, seating, rent structure, and permit context.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are restaurant lease rates in Yonkers?

Yonkers restaurant lease rates run roughly $26 to $56 per square foot annually, depending on submarket. Prime locations command the higher end of the range. NNN structures with CAM charges typically add $8 to $18 per square foot annually.

What submarkets in Yonkers have the most restaurant spaces for lease?

On Pepperlot, the most active Yonkers submarkets for lease listings are Downtown Waterfront and Hudson River, South Yonkers and Park Hill, Bronxville Adjacent and Lawrence Park. Each carries different lease rates, customer bases, and concept fit. Choose the submarket where your concept aligns with the existing or growing customer mix.

What is a second generation restaurant space in Yonkers?

A second generation space in Yonkers is one that previously operated as a restaurant and retains the hood system, grease trap, plumbing, and venting infrastructure. These spaces save tenants $150,000 to $500,000 in build out costs and are the fastest path to opening, particularly in Yonkers's established submarkets.

Are CAM and triple net charges common in Yonkers restaurant leases?

Yes. Most Yonkers restaurant leases are NNN, meaning the tenant pays property taxes, insurance, and CAM on top of base rent. CAM charges in Yonkers shopping centers and mixed use developments typically add $8 to $18 per square foot annually. Always request the most recent CAM reconciliation.

Do I need an SLA license to lease a restaurant space in Yonkers?

If your concept will serve alcohol, yes. The SLA issues on-premises liquor, beer and wine, and special restaurant licenses for New York restaurants. Some Yonkers leases include the existing license in the assignment. Others require the tenant to apply separately, which can take 90 to 180 days. Confirm with the landlord and SLA before signing.

Can I list a Yonkers restaurant space for lease on Pepperlot?

Yes. Listing on Pepperlot is free. Create a Yonkers-specific listing with the hood system type, grease trap status, square footage, lease rate, and CAM charges. Confidential options are available for landlords replacing struggling tenants without alerting current staff.