What is the best neighborhood in New York City to open a Thrift Store?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in New York City to open a Thrift Store is Windsor Terrace, ranked #1 at 90.3% Best and 85.4% Typical (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 90.3% Best figure). 48 of the 180 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% Typical.

What is the average survivability for Thrift Store across New York City's ranked neighborhoods?

Across the 180 ranked neighborhoods in New York City, the average projected chance that a Thrift Store lasts two or more years is 65.3% Typical. Windsor Terrace, ranked #1, is at 85.4% Typical.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Thrift Store in New York City?

The most challenging neighborhoods in New York City for Thrift Store include Tudor City (ranked last, at 55.0% Best and 52.0% Typical), Morningside Heights, and Utopia. A low-ranking neighborhood can still contain high-potential storefronts: the address matters most.

How accurate are StreetSpring's Thrift Store 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 scores the exact storefront address, not only the neighborhood around it.

What should I consider when opening a Thrift Store in New York City?

Revenue Capture Score is the top factor to weigh before signing a lease, because it measures how much of the local customer spending a business at that address can win. StreetSpring computes Revenue Capture Score by projecting the business's market share based on competitor quality and quantity, mobility patterns, and forecasted consumer spending for the specific business type.

Survivability Rankings for Thrift Store in New York City

Q: Where in New York City would a Thrift Store make the most money?

It depends on 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. Check it in the live tool for each New York City address you are weighing.

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of New York City neighborhoods to open a Thrift Store, on Best, from Windsor Terrace (90.3% survival) to Tudor City (55.0%).

November 5, 2026•14 min read

By Robert Koons | Last reviewed: November 2026 | Methodology

Quick Summary

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

Best, Typical and Worst: Best is the average chance of lasting two or more years for the better of two addresses picked at random in the place, in a smaller space; Typical is the average address; Worst is the same for the worse of two, in a larger space

#1 Neighborhood: Windsor Terrace: 90.3% Best, 85.4% Typical for Thrift Store (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 90.3% Best figure)

The range inside Windsor Terrace: the best locations reach 90.0% and the most challenging sit at 71.0%, a spread of 19.0 points. Picking the neighborhood narrows the search; the specific address is what settles it

Neighborhoods at or above 70% Typical: 48 of 180 ranked

Average across the 180 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 65.3% for Thrift Stores

Most challenging area: Tudor City: 55.0% Best, 52.0% Typical

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 →

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

Summary

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis shows the best neighborhood in and around New York City to open a Thrift Store is Windsor Terrace, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 90.3% Best and 85.4% Typical (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 90.3% Best figure). The last-ranked neighborhood is Tudor City, at 55.0% Best and 52.0% Typical. A low-ranking neighborhood can still contain high-potential storefronts: the address matters most.

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

Windsor Terrace ranks #1 of the 180 ranked neighborhoods in and around New York City for Thrift Store survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 90.3% Best as of 2026. It shares that figure with 1 other ranked neighborhood. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

Rank	Neighborhood	Metro	Best	Typical	Worst
1	Windsor Terrace	New York City	90.3%	85.4%	80.2%
2	Carroll Gardens	New York City	90.3%	85.6%	80.7%
3	Greenpoint	New York City	89.0%	80.4%	75.2%
4	Park Slope	New York City	88.2%	78.7%	73.4%
5	Astoria Heights	New York City	88.2%	79.5%	74.6%
6	West Side, Jersey City	New York City	87.1%	78.8%	74.2%
7	Prospect Heights	New York City	86.9%	78.4%	73.5%
8	McGinley Square	New York City	86.6%	80.3%	76.4%
9	Williamsburg	New York City	86.5%	77.2%	71.4%
10	Journal Square	New York City	85.7%	77.8%	72.9%

Best and Worst are the average results for the better and the worse of two addresses picked at random in the place: a weighted average of every scored location in which the best locations count the most for Best and the weakest count the most for Worst. Typical is the average address. Best is shown for a smaller space (half the standard size) and Worst for a larger one (half again as large), at the metro's median asking rent, using the same rent rule as our tool; Typical is at the market rent.

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 Best. Every figure is the projected chance of lasting two or more years, as printed in the linked file. See our full methodology →

These figures assume a lease at the local market rate. The live tool adjusts the figure when you enter a lease that is cheaper or more expensive than that.

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 Thrift Store Make the Most Money?

Where a Thrift 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 Thrift Store survivability, at 90.3% Best and 85.4% Typical; Tudor City is ranked last of the 180, at 55.0% Best and 52.0% Typical. Revenue at a specific storefront is what the Revenue Capture Score estimates, so check it for each address you are weighing.

Our data shows the projected chance for the same business type moving a long way between neighborhoods of one city. Opening a Thrift Store in New York City requires careful location choice. Across the 180 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Thrift Store lasts two or more years is 65.3% Typical. Each business category has unique customer behavior patterns that vary significantly by address.

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

When selecting a location for a Thrift Store in or around New York City, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. Revenue Capture Score is the top factor to weigh before signing a lease, because it measures how much of the local customer spending a business at that address can win. 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 incorporate data from thousands of neighborhoods and hundreds of thousands of individual businesses. 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

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. The live platform incorporates the most recent competitor, housing vacancy, and spending data for your exact address.

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

Based on our analysis, the leading neighborhoods are Windsor Terrace, Carroll Gardens, and Greenpoint, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Tudor City, Morningside Heights, and Utopia. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.

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National Neighborhood Survivability: Thrift Store

What Are the Best Neighborhoods in New York City to Open a Thrift Store?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Thrift Store in New York City is Windsor Terrace, at 90.3% Best and 85.4% Typical (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 90.3% Best figure), followed by Carroll Gardens and Greenpoint. 48 of the 180 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% Typical.

Real-time data from StreetSpring accounts for recent openings, closures, and seasonal shifts that static rankings cannot.

Can a Thrift 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. 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 Thrift 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 Thrift Store a Good Tenant for New York City Landlords?

In Windsor Terrace, the projected chance that a new Thrift Store lasts two or more years is 85.4% Typical and 90.3% Best, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Thrift Store in New York City

Tenant longevity is a top concern for commercial landlords. In Windsor Terrace, the top-ranked neighborhood in New York City, a Thrift Store tenant has a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 90.3% Best. Carroll Gardens follows at 90.3% Best, while Greenpoint shows 89.0% Best. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

With StreetSpring, you can see the precise probability of success for countless business models at any exact location.

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 Thrift Store compares to all other business types in New York City
Best Cities to Open a Thrift Store in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Thrift Store
Business Survivability in Windsor Terrace, New York City: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Carroll Gardens, New York City: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Greenpoint, 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 figures shown here.

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