NEW BUSINESSES
Looking for a great town to open your first or next store in? Historic downtown Summit is the spot! Located in the beautiful western suburbs of Manhattan and situated on a hilltop overlooking the city, downtown Summit is a beautiful and walkable commuter downtown ready and waiting for your business. The contemporary mix of businesses in beautiful historic buildings lend an unmatchable feeling that invites strolling, shopping and leisurely outdoor dining. A niche for home design retailers and designers and a wonderful mix of locally owned and national businesses with an impressive 99.4% occupancy rate, downtown Summit is the place for your business!
If you're ready to open in a space in Summit, please check out the thorough information about city regulations and processes here: https://cityofsummit.org/804/Open-a-Business
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Estimated Population:
1 mile: 14,000
3 miles: 38,613
5 miles: 82,161
Estimated Daytime Population:
1 mile: 17,880
3 miles: 48,901
5 miles: 99,969
Average Household Income:
1 mile: $164,483
3 miles: $188,011
5 miles: $176,871
A Sampling of Co-Tenants:
Retail & Services – Serena & Lilly, West Elm, Lululemon, The Bar Method, Bluemercury, The Shade Store, Duxiana, The Papery, Jos. A. Bank, Jacadi, Pinot's Palette, Great House, Dry Bar, Paper Source, Scotti's Record Shop, Jack Rabbit, The Wine List, Alba, The Woodhouse Day Spa, Walkwell Shoes, Hilltop Cycling, Summit Ski & Sport, Universal Lacrosse, CVS, Walgreens and more.
Food & Restaurants – The Summit House, Winberie's, Fiorino's, Roots Steakhouse, The Office Bar & Grill, Piattino, Pizza Vita, The Committed Pig, Due 360, Batavia Cafe, Boxwood Coffee, (the historic) Summit Diner, Brownie Points Bakery, Starbucks and more.
Financial – Many hedge fund and investing corporations including Boston Consulting Group are located on the upper floors in downtown Summit. First floor financial and real estate include: Bank of America, Investors Bank, M&T Bank, Keller Williams, Lois Schneider Realtors, Coldwell Banker, Sotheby's.
DOCUMENTS & RESOURCES
Summit Downtown, Inc. specializes in helping new businesses open in downtown. From helping with a location, finding a space that may not be listed as available but SDI knows there's opportunity, to connecting potential tenants with landlords, to assisting with permit process with the city and helping with any bumps along the way, we're here to help.
ONLINE PERMITS
ZONING REGULATIONS
CENTRAL RETAIL BUSINESS ZONE MAP
BROAD STREET REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
2015 DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT PLAN