Survivability Rankings for Liquor Store in New York City

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of New York City neighborhoods to open a Liquor Store, at a good address, from Greenpoint (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: Greenpoint: 84.6% at a good address, 79.8% at a typical address for Liquor Store (4 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.6% good-address figure)
  • Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 44 of 180 ranked
  • Average across the 180 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 64.8% for Liquor Stores
  • Most challenging area: Tudor City: 58.3% at a good address, 52.7% 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 a Liquor Store in New York City? Our 2026 analysis identifies Greenpoint as the top location, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.6% at a good address and 79.8% at a typical address (4 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.6% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 85.0% and its lowest at 49.4%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Tudor City, at 58.3% at a good address and 52.7% at a typical address. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation: your exact block could significantly outperform.


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

Greenpoint ranks #1 of the 180 ranked neighborhoods in and around New York City for Liquor 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
1GreenpointNew York City84.6%79.8%85.0%49.4%
2Astoria HeightsNew York City84.6%78.6%85.0%52.6%
3West Side, Jersey CityNew York City84.6%77.8%85.0%53.0%
4BlissvilleNew York City84.6%75.4%84.6%51.7%
5Carroll GardensNew York City84.4%81.7%85.0%67.9%
6Windsor TerraceNew York City84.4%81.5%85.0%62.0%
7Park SlopeNew York City84.4%77.7%85.0%49.0%
8WilliamsburgNew York City84.4%76.4%85.0%49.4%
9Hunters PointNew York City84.3%72.6%85.0%49.0%
10SunnysideNew York City84.1%75.3%85.0%49.0%

These rankings are based on the latest available data; check StreetSpring for real-time updates. Neighborhood rankings are useful, but the exact odds for your location can only be seen by running a current survivability check in StreetSpring.

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 →

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Where in or Around New York City Would a Liquor Store Make the Most Money?

Where a Liquor 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.

Greenpoint is ranked #1 for Liquor Store survivability, at 84.6% at a good address and 79.8% at a typical address; Tudor City is ranked last of the 180, at 58.3% at a good address and 52.7% 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.

Your choice of location is one of the few business decisions you can test against data before you commit. Opening a Liquor Store in New York City requires careful location choice. Across the 180 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Liquor Store lasts two or more years is 64.8% at a typical address. The interplay between location characteristics and business type produces unique survivability scores for every combination.


What Should I Consider When Opening a Liquor Store in or Around New York City?

When selecting a location for a Liquor 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. Our models are built using machine learning trained on millions of commercial real estate data points. Some of the best-performing locations are surrounded by complementary competitors that drive foot traffic. StreetSpring's predictions leverage proprietary datasets covering competition, spending, and mobility. 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. However, market conditions change daily, and it's best to use StreetSpring's live data to check the Survivability Score for a specific address.


Where in or Around New York City Should I Start a Liquor Store?

The strongest survivability scores belong to Greenpoint, Astoria Heights, and West Side, Jersey City, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Tudor City, Sutton Place, and Gravesend. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation: your exact block could significantly outperform. 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 a Liquor Store?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Liquor Store in New York City is Greenpoint, at 84.6% at a good address and 79.8% at a typical address (4 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.6% good-address figure), followed by Astoria Heights and West Side, Jersey City. 44 of the 180 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.


Can a Liquor 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. Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.


How Often Are Liquor 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 a Liquor Store a Good Tenant for New York City Landlords?

In Greenpoint, the projected chance that a new Liquor Store lasts two or more years is 79.8% 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 Liquor Store in New York City

From a risk-assessment perspective, a Liquor Store tenant in Greenpoint, the top-ranked neighborhood, has a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 79.8% at a typical address. Astoria Heights is at 78.6% at a typical address, and West Side, Jersey City at 77.8% at a typical address. Our tool shows the survivability outlook for any business type at your exact address, updated regularly.

StreetSpring provides highly detailed forecasts: revealing how long hundreds of business types are likely to last at a specific address.

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.