Start Your Upstate New York Business in Livingston Manor. Have you been dreaming about leaving the city behind and starting a business Upstate? Here’s your opportunity to establish your business in one of the most sought-after destinations in the Catskills.
Located at 34 Main Street in Livingston Manor, New York, these prime commercial spaces offer flexible leasing options. Lease the entire property, Unit C (the right side of the building), which has a wall of windows on Main Street that feels inviting, allowing you to create the perfect home for your business.
For entrepreneurs relocating from New York City, Brooklyn, Westchester, Long Island, or Northern New Jersey, Livingston Manor has become one of the region’s most exciting small-business destinations. The town attracts visitors year-round with its fly fishing, hiking, mountain biking, breweries, restaurants, boutique shopping, and vibrant arts community. What makes this opportunity truly unique is its riverfront location on the Willowemoc Creek. Both the commercial spaces and the optional garden area overlook the water, creating an unforgettable setting for customers and guests. The property includes hundreds of square feet of basement and cellar space, providing ample room for storage, inventory, equipment, and business operations. Food and hospitality entrepreneurs will appreciate the existing cafe kitchen, while ownership is open to a full restaurant build-out, subject to approvals and tenant plans. Whether you’re planning a cafe, bakery, restaurant, wine bar, specialty food market, wellness business, creative studio, retail shop, gallery, or outdoor-focused brand, this property offers the flexibility to bring your vision to life. The optional riverfront garden space can be incorporated into the lease, making it ideal for outdoor dining, events, classes, retail displays, or customer gathering areas. Less than two hours from New York City, Livingston Manor has become a destination for weekend travelers, second-home owners, remote workers, and full-time residents seeking a high quality of life in the Catskills. This steady flow of visitors and residents creates exceptional opportunities for new businesses.
If you’ve been searching for a place to start a business in Upstate New York, relocate your company from the city, or open a restaurant or retail concept in a thriving Catskills community, this is an opportunity worth exploring.