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

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in New York City to open a Spanish Restaurant is Park Slope, with 81% average survivability. 150 of 150 neighborhoods analyzed exceed the 70% two-year survival threshold.

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

In Park Slope, the best possible Spanish Restaurant location in New York City offers approximately 7.8% more expected revenue than the average location. The worst-performing neighborhoods could yield approximately 5.9% less than average.

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

The city-wide average survivability for Spanish Restaurant across New York City is 78% for surviving more than 2 years. Top neighborhoods like Park Slope substantially outperform this average, reaching 81%.

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

The most challenging neighborhoods in New York City for Spanish Restaurant include Fordham with 76% average survival chance, East Elmhurst, and Tremont. Even neighborhoods with modest average scores can harbor exceptional individual locations.

How accurate are StreetSpring's Spanish 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. StreetSpring delivers address-level predictions, showing how likely hundreds of different businesses are to last at that exact spot.

Survivability Rankings for Spanish Restaurant in New York City

Q: Can a Spanish Restaurant succeed in lower-ranked neighborhoods in New York City?

Yes — neighborhood rankings are averages that 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. The live platform incorporates the most recent competitor, vacancy, and spending data for your exact address.

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis ranks the best and worst neighborhoods in New York City to open a Spanish Restaurant, from Park Slope (81% survival) to For...

September 22, 2026•13 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: Park Slope — 81% average survivability for Spanish Restaurant

Neighborhoods at or above 70%: 150 of 150 analyzed

City-wide average: 78% for Spanish Restaurants

Most challenging area: Fordham at 76%

Revenue advantage (top vs. avg location): ~7.8% more expected revenue in Park Slope

Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →

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

Summary

Of all the neighborhoods in and around New York City, Park Slope ranks #1 for opening a Spanish Restaurant with 81% average chance of surviving more than 2 years, with the best locations offering 82% and the most challenging locations in Park Slope at 79%. The worst neighborhoods include Fordham with 76% average chance. Location-level factors like visibility and adjacent tenants can override neighborhood-level trends.

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

Park Slope ranks #1 of 150 neighborhoods analyzed in and around New York City for Spanish Restaurant survivability, with a 81% chance of lasting two or more years as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

Rank	Neighborhood	Average Locations	Best Locations	Challenging Locations
1	Park Slope	78.0% – 83.0%	81.0% – 83.0%	79.0% – 80.0%
2	Pelham Bay	77.0% – 82.0%	81.0% – 83.0%	76.0% – 78.0%
3	Clinton Hill	77.0% – 82.0%	80.0% – 82.0%	77.0% – 79.0%
4	Crown Heights	77.0% – 82.0%	80.0% – 82.0%	77.0% – 79.0%
5	Fort Greene	77.0% – 82.0%	80.0% – 82.0%	77.0% – 79.0%
6	Gowanus	77.0% – 82.0%	81.0% – 83.0%	77.0% – 79.0%
7	Upper West Side	77.0% – 82.0%	81.0% – 83.0%	76.0% – 78.0%
8	Far Rockaway	77.0% – 82.0%	83.0% – 84.0%	74.0% – 76.0%
9	Eltingville	77.0% – 81.0%	80.0% – 82.0%	75.0% – 77.0%
10	Greenville	77.0% – 81.0%	81.0% – 83.0%	76.0% – 78.0%

Even neighborhoods with modest average scores can harbor exceptional individual locations. StreetSpring refreshes survivability data continuously — check the tool for the most current score at any address.

Survivability ranges reflect best and worst storefront conditions within each neighborhood. 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 a Spanish Restaurant Make the Most Money?

In Park Slope, the best possible location offers the opportunity of making ~7.8% more than the average location in or around New York City.

On the other hand, in Fordham, the worst possible location could result in making ~5.9% less than the average location in the city.

Our data consistently shows that location accounts for more variance in outcomes than any other single factor. Opening a Spanish Restaurant in New York City requires careful location choice. Across 150 neighborhoods analyzed, the overall average survival chance for a new Spanish Restaurant is 78% for lasting more than 2 years — due to a combination of many factors across competition, consumer spending, and location dynamics. Each business category has unique customer behavior patterns that vary significantly by address.

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

When selecting a location for a Spanish Restaurant in or around New York City, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. Revenue Capture Score captures the interplay between market share and consumer spending — the two biggest drivers of success. StreetSpring computes this by projecting the business's market share, which is based on the quality and quantity of primary, secondary, and tertiary competitors. StreetSpring has analyzed hundreds of thousands of business outcomes across major US metros. Some of the best-performing locations are surrounded by complementary competitors that drive foot traffic. Every score is produced by our in-house models, continuously refined against real-world business outcomes. 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. Neighborhood rankings are useful, but the exact odds for your location can only be seen by running a current survivability check in StreetSpring.

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

For this business type, the highest-ranked neighborhoods are Park Slope, Pelham Bay, and Clinton Hill, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Fordham, East Elmhurst, and Tremont. For the most current predictions, visit StreetSpring to analyze your specific location in real-time. 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 Spanish Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Spanish Restaurant in New York City is Park Slope with 81% average survivability, followed by Pelham Bay and Clinton Hill. 150 of 150 neighborhoods analyzed exceed 70% two-year survival.

Static rankings provide a useful baseline, but the live tool captures changes that have occurred since publication.

Can a Spanish 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. These rankings are based on the latest available data; check StreetSpring for real-time updates. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Spanish 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 Spanish Restaurant a Good Tenant for New York City Landlords?

In Park Slope, StreetSpring forecasts a 78.0% – 83.0% average chance for a new Spanish 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 Spanish Restaurant in New York City

Reducing vacancy starts with choosing tenants whose business type matches the neighborhood's strengths. For Spanish Restaurant tenants, Park Slope provides the best survivability conditions (78.0% – 83.0%). Pelham Bay and Clinton Hill also show viable averages at 77.0% – 82.0% and 77.0% – 82.0% respectively. You can see the Survivability Score for your location for any business right now.

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

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 Spanish Restaurant compares to all other business types in New York City
Best Cities to Open a Spanish Restaurant in the US — National city-level survivability rankings for Spanish Restaurant
Business Survivability in Park Slope, New York City — All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Pelham Bay, New York City — All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Clinton Hill, 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.

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 static ranges shown here.

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