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A Rare, Waterfront Restaurant
16 Front Street, Haverstraw, NY 10927
$395,000
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Property Description
16 Front Street, Haverstraw, NY 10927 (Rockland County)
Asking: $395,000 (Business Only)
Includes: Furniture, fixtures, equipment (FFE) & goodwill
Excludes: Trademark/name rights (brand name not included)
Lease: Assumption required; favorable terms available
Status: Fully built-out, operational restaurant—staffed and equipped; step in and start earning
Asking: $395,000 (Business Only)
Includes: Furniture, fixtures, equipment (FFE) & goodwill
Excludes: Trademark/name rights (brand name not included)
Lease: Assumption required; favorable terms available
Status: Fully built-out, operational restaurant—staffed and equipped; step in and start earning
The Offering
Step into ownership of an established, high-energy dining destination on the Hudson River. This fully built-out, upscale restaurant delivers dramatic waterfront views, indoor/outdoor seating potential, a cocktail-forward bar, and an event-friendly layout—exactly the mix that wins in today’s market. Proven operating history, loyal local following, and a location that pulls from Rockland, Westchester, and northern NJ make this a rare, ready-to-run acquisition.
Why a Fully Built-Out Restaurant Wins
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Speed to revenue: Avoid the 9–18 month slog of design, permitting, buildout, and staff ramp. Acquire, assume the lease, onboard, and start service—capital and time saved translate to earlier cash flow.
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Lower capex risk: Existing kitchen line, hood, bar, furniture, and AV/event infrastructure let you invest in brand, menu, and marketing instead of construction.
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Leverage current demand: U.S. restaurant sales hit record highs recently, driven by strong off-premise, social experiences, and events—turnkey space lets you capture that demand immediately.
Market Tailwinds & Guest Trends
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Experience + cocktails: Guests continue to choose cocktail-centric venues; cocktails are the top on-premise choice among alcohol drinkers. Waterfront settings and event-friendly spaces outperform as “destination nights out.”
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Off-premise is embedded: Takeout/curbside remains a core traffic driver (now a cultural norm), supporting revenue across weekdays and seasonality.
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Operator outlook: National data shows operators leaning into tech, catering, and social to sustain growth—this site’s layout and brand equity are aligned to those playbooks.
Location Advantages — Waterfront Haverstraw
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Destination appeal: The restaurant sits on Haverstraw’s Hudson River promenade with “beachfront/waterfront destination” positioning—an experiential draw for dinners, brunch, and private events.
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Growing waterfront vision: The Village’s ongoing waterfront planning and revitalization efforts continue to enhance the area’s pedestrian realm, events programming, and development momentum—positive demand signals for hospitality.
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Regional access: Rockland is easily reached via the NYS Thruway and Palisades Interstate Parkway, plus Hudson Link connections to Metro-North and the Haverstraw–Ossining ferry; new weekend ferry connector service improves access for leisure traffic.
Demographics Snapshot (Trade Area Signals)
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Affluent county context: Rockland County households rank well above the NYS median; Haverstraw Town’s median household income is ~$97,453 (2023–2024 ACS), supporting average check growth and private-event spend.
Operational Highlights
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Turnkey & staffed: Seller will transfer a complete equipment package, established systems, and existing staff—minimizing transition friction.
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Event-ready format: Dining room + bar configuration built for birthdays, corporate functions, and community events—historically a key revenue pillar for this concept. (Public listings highlight outdoor seating, bar program, reservations, and takeout capabilities.)
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Rebrand optionality: Trademark is not included—ideal for operators looking to import their own brand, refresh the name, or position as an independent waterfront concept without heavy re-construction.
Value-Creation Plays
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Brand refresh + social: Lean into cocktail programming, waterfront photos/video, and weekly events (DJ nights, salsa, sunset happy hour). Cocktail-led content reliably drives engagement and spend.
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Year-round revenue: Pair dine-in with elevated takeout/catering and holiday packages to smooth seasonality on the river. Off-premise is now a durable behavior, not a fad.
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Day-part expansion: Add brunch, pre-theater/early bird menus, and late-night limited menus to widen capture across weekdays and shoulder seasons.
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Events & partnerships: Tie into waterfront programming and county tourism promotions; leverage improved ferry/bus links for weekend traffic and private groups.
Summary
A rare, turnkey waterfront restaurant with proven draw, favorable lease assumption, and immediate upside through brand refresh, events, and off-premise. Positioned to ride industry tailwinds—experiential dining, cocktail-centric occasions, and embedded takeout—this acquisition lets a new owner go straight to market in a setting guests already love.
A rare, turnkey waterfront restaurant with proven draw, favorable lease assumption, and immediate upside through brand refresh, events, and off-premise. Positioned to ride industry tailwinds—experiential dining, cocktail-centric occasions, and embedded takeout—this acquisition lets a new owner go straight to market in a setting guests already love.
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