236 Butler Street, Brooklyn
Retail/Restaurant listing for Lease
(approx 2,000 sf ground floor +basement)
Located at the corner of Butler Street and Nevins Street, 236 Butler Street is a fully built-out restaurant opportunity in the heart of Gowanus—Brooklyn’s most rapidly transforming neighborhood. Surrounded by an influx of brand-new residential and commercial developments spurred by the Gowanus rezoning, this highly visible corner space offers unbeatable potential for an experienced operator. With a 2 AM liquor license, fully vented kitchen (via precipitator and hood), and two walk-in refrigerators, this turn-key venue is primed for a high-volume food and beverage concept. The space benefits from up to 15’ ceiling heights, large frontages, and is situated at the base of a new 50,000 SF mixed-use complex anchored by a major fitness tenant, ensuring built-in foot traffic from day one. This is an ideal destination for seasoned hospitality professionals looking to capitalize on a growing, dynamic neighborhood with long-term upside.
Highlights:
- Corner of Butler & Nevins in Gowanus
- At the base of a new 50,000 SF development
- Fully built restaurant with existing infrastructure
- 2 AM Liquor License
- Vented via Precipitator with Hood
- 2 Walk-in Refrigeration Boxes
- Flexible Lease Terms
- Up to 15’ Ceiling Heights
- 525 SF Cellar
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