Survivability Rankings for International Grocery Store in New York City

2026 ranking of New York City neighborhoods to open an International Grocery Store, at a good address, from Windsor Terrace (84.6% survival) to Tudor City.

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By Robert Koons | Last reviewed: October 2026 | Methodology

Quick Summary

  • Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address
  • #1 Neighborhood: Windsor Terrace: 84.6% at a good address, 80.5% at a typical address for International Grocery Store (5 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.6% good-address figure)
  • Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 24 of 180 ranked
  • Average across the 180 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 60.7% for International Grocery Stores
  • Most challenging area: Tudor City: 54.0% at a good address, 52.1% at a typical address
  • Revenue Capture Score: the most important factor in choosing a location, StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address
  • Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →

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Summary

Opening an International Grocery Store in New York City? Our 2026 analysis identifies Windsor Terrace as the top location, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.6% at a good address and 80.5% at a typical address (5 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.6% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 85.0% and its lowest at 55.8%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Tudor City, at 54.0% at a good address and 52.1% at a typical address. These averages are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront.


What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around New York City to Open an International Grocery Store?

Windsor Terrace ranks #1 of the 180 ranked neighborhoods in and around New York City for International Grocery Store survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.6% at a good address as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

RankNeighborhoodMetroAt a good addressAverage (typical address)Best LocationsChallenging Locations
1Windsor TerraceNew York City84.6%80.5%85.0%55.8%
2West Side, Jersey CityNew York City84.6%80.3%85.0%59.8%
3Bergen-LafayetteNew York City84.6%79.8%85.0%54.8%
4Hackensack RiverfrontNew York City84.6%78.9%85.0%58.0%
5GreenpointNew York City84.6%77.1%85.0%49.9%
6Clinton HillNew York City83.9%71.5%85.0%49.4%
7Journal SquareNew York City83.7%77.6%85.0%51.2%
8Jersey City HeightsNew York City83.7%77.2%84.6%57.1%
9Downtown Jersey CityNew York City83.7%70.4%85.0%49.0%
10Carroll GardensNew York City83.6%74.1%85.0%54.4%

The highest and lowest scored addresses inside one neighborhood can sit far apart, so the neighborhood figure is a starting point. Because local conditions evolve weekly, the live survivability tool offers a more current snapshot than any published ranking.

The ranking runs on the good-address figure (the 90th percentile of the scored addresses in each neighborhood). Average is the typical address; Best and Challenging Locations are the highest and lowest scored address in the neighborhood. Every figure is the projected chance of lasting two or more years, as printed in the linked file. See our full methodology →

Try StreetSpring to see if this location is still the best and see if there are locations to rent in this area right now.


Where in or Around New York City Would an International Grocery Store Make the Most Money?

Where an International Grocery Store would make the most money in or around New York City comes down to the exact address. The Revenue Capture Score is the most important factor in choosing a location: StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address.

Windsor Terrace is ranked #1 for International Grocery Store survivability, at 84.6% at a good address and 80.5% at a typical address; Tudor City is ranked last of the 180, at 54.0% at a good address and 52.1% at a typical address. Revenue at a specific storefront is what the Revenue Capture Score estimates, so check it for each address you are weighing.

Where you sign the lease is a choice you can check against the published scores before you commit. Opening an International Grocery Store in New York City requires careful location choice. Across the 180 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new International Grocery Store lasts two or more years is 60.7% at a typical address. Survivability predictions are business-type-specific because consumer behavior differs fundamentally across categories.


What Should I Consider When Opening an International Grocery Store in or Around New York City?

When selecting a location for an International Grocery Store in or around New York City, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. The Revenue Capture Score is the most important factor in choosing a location: it is StreetSpring's estimate of the revenue a business can capture at that address. StreetSpring computes this by projecting the business's market share, which is based on the quality and quantity of primary, secondary, and tertiary competitors. We have been studying the businesses serving more than 180 million+ Americans. Competition density is not inherently negative: it often signals an established customer base. Our proprietary models incorporate data sources not available through any public platform. 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

Related: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. New competitor openings and closures happen weekly: the live tool ensures you see the latest picture.


Where in or Around New York City Should I Start an International Grocery Store?

The highest-performing areas for this business type are Windsor Terrace, West Side, Jersey City, and Bergen-Lafayette, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Tudor City, Gerritsen Beach, and St. Albans. Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation: always check your specific address. Neighborhood rankings are useful, but the exact odds for your location can only be seen by running a current survivability check in StreetSpring.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in New York City to Open an International Grocery Store?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for an International Grocery Store in New York City is Windsor Terrace, at 84.6% at a good address and 80.5% at a typical address (5 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.6% good-address figure), followed by West Side, Jersey City and Bergen-Lafayette. 24 of the 180 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Our live tool reflects the latest competitive landscape: these static rankings may already be slightly out of date.


Can an International Grocery Store 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. For the most current predictions, visit StreetSpring to analyze your specific location in real-time. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.


How Often Are International Grocery Store 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 an International Grocery Store a Good Tenant for New York City Landlords?

In Windsor Terrace, the projected chance that a new International Grocery Store lasts two or more years is 80.5% at a typical address and 84.6% at a good address, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for International Grocery Store in New York City

For International Grocery Store tenants in New York City's three top-ranked neighborhoods, the projected chance of lasting two or more years at a typical address is:

  1. Windsor Terrace: 80.5%
  2. West Side, Jersey City: 80.3%
  3. Bergen-Lafayette: 79.8%

Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

StreetSpring scores the exact storefront address, not only the neighborhood around it.

Related: How Landlord Representatives Can Reduce Vacancy & Increase Tenant Longevity


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.


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

View technical data for New York City

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