Solidcore Signed Lease for Upper East Side Retail Space
The fitness studio has secured a 2,507-square-foot storefront at The Langdon on Second Avenue.
Updated on Sept. 27, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Solidcore has finalized a lease for a new location at 1695 Second Avenue in Manhattan. The studio is joining a growing list of retailers expanding in the Upper East Side neighborhood.
Why it matters
New retail leases in this corridor reflect ongoing commercial interest in the Upper East Side. These additions provide operators with insight into current site-selection trends for fitness and grocery businesses in high-density residential areas.
The new Solidcore site occupies 2,507 square feet at 1695 Second Avenue. This development coincides with planned openings by Happier Grocery at 210 East 86th Street and H Mart at 223 East 86th Street.
The players
Solidcore
A fitness studio brand specializing in high-intensity, low-impact workouts with a national footprint.
Alchemy-ABR Investment Partners
A real estate development and investment firm focused on urban property portfolios.
Happier Grocery
A boutique grocer expanding its retail presence in urban residential markets.
H Mart
A large-scale Asian supermarket chain with extensive operations across the United States.
The details
Solidcore executed the lease agreement for the retail space at The Langdon, a development by Alchemy-ABR Investment Partners. The transaction was facilitated by brokers Matthew Schuss and Jesse Wolff representing the landlord, while Sean Young represented the tenant.
Timeline
September 27, 2026: The lease signing was reported.
Market Landscape
This lease follows a broader trend of fitness and specialty food retailers securing prominent street-level retail space in the Upper East Side. The arrival of multiple national and regional brands signals continued appetite for premium storefronts in this dense residential corridor.
Operators in the fitness and retail space should monitor rent trends in the East 86th Street and Second Avenue corridor as these new tenants anchor the block. Consider how the concentration of health and grocery amenities influences foot traffic and neighboring property values.
The takeaway
Retail expansion in dense residential neighborhoods requires careful attention to site-specific lease terms and neighboring tenant mix. Track the competitive clustering of fitness and grocery anchors to anticipate shifts in local consumer foot traffic patterns.
Further reading
For more on new storefronts in the region, visit the Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by New York Post.
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