198 Academy St, Jc, Journal Square, NJ 07306

Property Description

CORNER RETAIL OPPORTUNITY — STEPS FROM JOURNAL SQUARE PATH STATION Position your business at the epicenter of one of Jersey City's fastest-growing neighborhoods. This 1,711 SF corner space — divisible to fit your vision, from an intimate 600 SF footprint to a full 1,100+ SF flagship — sits inside the thriving Journal Square 2060 Redevelopment District, surrounded by thousands of new residential units, soaring towers, and a community hungry for great local businesses. WHY THIS SPACE: Sunlight pours through a dramatic 30-foot glass storefront wrapping the corner, framed by soaring 13-ft ceilings that give any concept room to breathe — and impress. Two separate entrances mean flexible configurations, whether you're envisioning one bold flagship or a shared, multi-brand layout. Delivered vanilla box, this is your blank canvas — build it exactly the way your brand deserves. UNBEATABLE FOOT TRAFFIC: You're not just near the train — you're in the flow of it. Journal Square PATH Station is the busiest PATH stop on the New Jersey side of the system, moving nearly 20,000 commuters a day and over 420,000 riders every month. That's a built-in audience walking past your door every single morning and evening, rain or shine, 365 days a year. A NEIGHBORHOOD ON THE RISE: Journal Square isn't just growing — it's transforming. Major residential towers with thousands of units are bringing thousands of new neighbors within walking distance of your storefront. This is a rare early window into a neighborhood on the cusp of becoming Jersey City's next great retail destination. BUILT FOR FAMILIES: With more than a dozen highly-rated daycare and family service providers already thriving within a mile — many operating at full capacity — the demand for family-focused business is proven, not projected. Whether you're bringing a children's enrichment studio, a specialty bakery, a boutique wellness concept, or something entirely your own, you're stepping into a market that's already primed and waiting. APPROVED AND READY TO MOVE: Immediate possession means you could be open for business in a fraction of the time a typical build-out timeline requires. THE NUMBERS WORK IN YOUR FAVOR: Asking just $35/SF/Year NNN — meaningfully below the Journal Square retail average of roughly $62/SF — this is a rare chance to secure premium corner visibility at a price built to help your business grow, not strain your margins. IDEAL FOR: Children's enrichment & education studios • Boutique wellness & spa concepts • Specialty bakery or grocery • Café or bakery-café hybrid • Co-working or flex lounge • Franchise or independent operators seeking a standout transit-anchored location DON'T WAIT. Spaces like this — corner exposure, transit-adjacent, priced below market, and permit-ready — don't stay on the market long in a neighborhood this hot. Schedule your tour today and see why Journal Square is one of Jersey City's most exciting stories in the making.