What is the best neighborhood in New York City to open a Hawaiian Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in New York City to open a Hawaiian Restaurant is Riverdale, with 78% average survivability. 180 of 180 neighborhoods analyzed exceed the 70% two-year survival threshold.

How much more revenue can a Hawaiian Restaurant make in the best vs. average New York City neighborhood?

In Riverdale, the best possible Hawaiian Restaurant location in New York City offers approximately 1.4% more expected revenue than the average location. The worst-performing neighborhoods could yield approximately 8.5% less than average.

What is the city-wide average survivability for Hawaiian Restaurant in New York City?

The city-wide average survivability for Hawaiian Restaurant across New York City is 77% for surviving more than 2 years. Top neighborhoods like Riverdale substantially outperform this average, reaching 78%.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Hawaiian Restaurant in New York City?

The most challenging neighborhoods in New York City for Hawaiian Restaurant include Baychester with 74% average survival chance, Co-op City, and Pelham Gardens. Our data shows that roughly 15% of top-performing locations sit in neighborhoods ranked below the city median.

How accurate are StreetSpring's Hawaiian Restaurant survivability predictions?

StreetSpring publishes its accuracy on the methodology page, stated with its base rate: how often the model tells an open business from a closed one on cities held out of training, its precision on risk flags, and its discrimination. Each score draws on 100+ factors and is reported as the projected chance of lasting two or more years, never as a guarantee. Our models produce survivability scores at the individual address level, not just neighborhood averages.

Survivability Rankings for Hawaiian Restaurant in New York City

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis ranks the best and worst neighborhoods in New York City to open a Hawaiian Restaurant, from Riverdale (78% survival) to Bay...

September 25, 2026•12 min read

By Robert Koons | Last reviewed: September 2026 | Methodology

Quick Summary

Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address

#1 Neighborhood: Riverdale: 78% average survivability for Hawaiian Restaurant

Neighborhoods at or above 70%: 180 of 180 analyzed

City-wide average: 77% for Hawaiian Restaurants

Most challenging area: Baychester at 74%

Revenue advantage (top vs. avg location): ~1.4% more expected revenue in Riverdale

Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →

Summary
10 Best Neighborhoods
Where Would a Hawaiian Restaurant Make the Most Money?
What Should I Consider?
Where Should I Start?
FAQ: Best Neighborhoods
FAQ: Can a Hawaiian Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Areas?
FAQ: How Often Are Rankings Updated?
FAQ: Is a Hawaiian Restaurant a Good Tenant?
Landlord Survivability Data
Best Neighborhoods for Any Business

Summary

Of all the neighborhoods in and around New York City, Riverdale ranks #1 for opening a Hawaiian Restaurant with 78% average chance of surviving more than 2 years, with the best locations offering 84% and the most challenging locations in Riverdale at 72%. The worst neighborhoods include Baychester with 74% average chance. Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation: always check your specific address.

What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around New York City to Open a Hawaiian Restaurant?

Riverdale ranks #1 of 180 neighborhoods analyzed in and around New York City for Hawaiian Restaurant survivability, with a 78% chance of lasting two or more years as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

Rank	Neighborhood	At a good address	Average Locations	Best Locations	Challenging Locations
1	Riverdale	83.1%	76.0% to 80.0%	83.0% to 84.0%	72.0% to 74.0%
2	Greenville	82.2%	76.0% to 81.0%	83.0% to 84.0%	72.0% to 74.0%
3	Marine Park	81.8%	75.0% to 80.0%	81.0% to 83.0%	73.0% to 75.0%
4	Far Rockaway	80.8%	77.0% to 81.0%	83.0% to 84.0%	74.0% to 76.0%
5	Hillcrest	80.8%	76.0% to 80.0%	82.0% to 84.0%	73.0% to 75.0%
6	Park Slope	80.4%	78.0% to 82.0%	79.0% to 81.0%	77.0% to 79.0%
7	Cobble Hill	80.4%	77.0% to 82.0%	79.0% to 81.0%	77.0% to 79.0%
8	Bedford-Stuyvesant	80.4%	77.0% to 81.0%	80.0% to 82.0%	76.0% to 78.0%
9	Ridgewood	80.4%	76.0% to 81.0%	80.0% to 82.0%	75.0% to 76.0%
10	Bushwick	80.4%	76.0% to 81.0%	79.0% to 81.0%	75.0% to 76.0%

Location-level factors like visibility and adjacent tenants can override neighborhood-level trends. New competitor openings and closures happen weekly: the live tool ensures you see the latest picture.

Survivability ranges reflect best and worst storefront conditions within each neighborhood. See our full methodology →

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Where in or Around New York City Would a Hawaiian Restaurant Make the Most Money?

In Riverdale, the best possible location offers the opportunity of making ~1.4% more than the average location in or around New York City.

On the other hand, in Baychester, the worst possible location could result in making ~8.5% less than the average location in the city.

Your choice of location is one of the few business decisions you can test against data before you commit. Opening a Hawaiian Restaurant in New York City requires careful location choice. Across 180 neighborhoods analyzed, the overall average survival chance for a new Hawaiian Restaurant is 77% for lasting more than 2 years, due to a combination of many factors across competition, consumer spending, and location dynamics. Consumer spending patterns differ dramatically across business types and micro-locations.

What Should I Consider When Opening a Hawaiian Restaurant in or Around New York City?

When selecting a location for a Hawaiian Restaurant in or around New York City, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. Revenue Capture Score is the single best indicator of whether a business will thrive at a location. StreetSpring computes this by projecting the business's market share, which is based on the quality and quantity of primary, secondary, and tertiary competitors. Our forecasting engine processes data from over 24 metro areas covering 180+ million consumers. Neighborhoods with a mix of similar businesses frequently outperform isolated locations. StreetSpring uses its own proprietary forecasting tools to make these predictions. StreetSpring scores 500+ business types: 153 base business types, most of them at 5 price points, which is 569 type-and-price combinations you can choose in the tool.

This can be summarized as:

Revenue Capture Score = Projected Market Share × Forecasted Spend on Specific Business

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. For the most accurate predictions, always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform.

Where in or Around New York City Should I Start a Hawaiian Restaurant?

Our data ranks the top-performing neighborhoods as Riverdale, Greenville, and Marine Park, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Baychester, Co-op City, and Pelham Gardens. Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation: always check your specific address. Market dynamics shift frequently; validate these insights with real-time data from StreetSpring.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in New York City to Open a Hawaiian Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Hawaiian Restaurant in New York City is Riverdale with 78% average survivability, followed by Greenville and Marine Park. 180 of 180 neighborhoods analyzed exceed 70% two-year survival.

Neighborhood rankings are useful, but the exact odds for your location can only be seen by running a current survivability check in StreetSpring.

Can a Hawaiian Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in New York City?

Yes, neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation. Even in neighborhoods ranked outside the top 10, individual storefronts with strong foot traffic, low direct competition, and favorable lease terms can outperform the area average. However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Hawaiian Restaurant Rankings in New York City Updated?

StreetSpring recalculates survivability scores regularly using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. Rankings are updated quarterly; the live tool always reflects the most current predictions for any address in New York City.

Is a Hawaiian Restaurant a Good Tenant for New York City Landlords?

In Riverdale, StreetSpring forecasts a 76.0% to 80.0% average chance for a new Hawaiian Restaurant to survive more than 2 years, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Hawaiian Restaurant in New York City

Reducing vacancy starts with choosing tenants whose business type matches the neighborhood's strengths. For Hawaiian Restaurant tenants, Riverdale provides the best survivability conditions (76.0% to 80.0%). Greenville and Marine Park also show viable averages at 76.0% to 81.0% and 75.0% to 80.0% respectively. Get a live Survivability Score for your specific storefront at no cost.

StreetSpring generates location-specific predictions tailored to your exact site.

What Are the Best Neighborhoods in or Around New York City for My Business Overall?

You can see the best neighborhoods in or around New York City to open any type of business in our article Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: New York City.

Business Survivability Rankings: New York City: See how Hawaiian Restaurant compares to all other business types in New York City
Best Cities to Open a Hawaiian Restaurant in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Hawaiian Restaurant
Business Survivability in Riverdale, New York City: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Greenville, New York City: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Marine Park, New York City: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

Technical note: Aggregated survivability rankings for New York City are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.

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StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the static ranges shown here.

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