Hell's Kitchen residents can soon say goodbye to spares and strikes and hello to organic kale and artisan breads. Lincoln Market has inked a 20-year deal to set up shop in the location once occupied by Lucky Strike bowling alley at 660 W. 42nd St., as both Crain's New York and Commercial Observer reports.
The grocery store's new space covers 35,809 square feet and represents it's ninth location in New York City and third in Manhattan, spotlighting Lincoln Market's continuing expansion. Broker Scott Sher of Katz & Associates facilitated the transaction for Lincoln Market, marking their fourth collaboration. On the other side, Silverstein Properties had Sean Moran, Steven Soutendijk, Alan Schmerzler, Michael O'Neill, and Taylor Reynolds from Cushman & Wakefield representing its interests. While the financial details remain a bit opaque, the asking rent was previously touted at $60 per square foot.
The new Lincoln Market outpost, described by Katz's Sher as "among the largest street-level grocery stores in Manhattan," aims to attract locals with a mix of organic and conventional products. "We’re excited to bring our high-quality products to another New York City neighborhood," a Lincoln Market spokesperson stated. "The size and location of this store are perfectly suited to the great mix of organic and conventional items we will provide to the residents of River Place and beyond," they added, emphasizing the suitability of the new location for the marketplace's offerings, as detailed by Commercial Observer.
The River Place location, nestled along 42nd Street between 12th and 11th avenues, also boasts a range of amenities for it’s residents that include outdoor tennis courts, indoor basketball courts, and a 75-foot swimming pool. Joseph Artusa, senior vice president of leasing at Silverstein Properties, echoed the positive sentiment about Lincoln Market's arrival, expressing enthusiasm for what this addition means for tenants. Moran echoed these feelings to the Commercial Observer, stating the lease "represents a meaningful step towards greater convenience and accessibility for local residents." The new Lincoln Market is expected to greet shoppers by late 2025.
