Solstad House General Store Leases New Manhattan Space
The home goods retailer secured a five-year lease at 167 Mott Street in Manhattan for a new storefront.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Retail
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Solstad House General Store has signed a five-year lease for a 1,200-square-foot retail space located at 167 Mott Street in Manhattan. The shop, which specializes in home goods and food, plans to open in time for the 2026 holiday season.
Why it matters
This move expands the presence of the home goods retailer into Manhattan to better serve its established local customer base. The lease was secured through a fast-tracked two-week negotiation process facilitated by Meridian Retail Leasing.
The new lease spans five years and encompasses a 1,200-square-foot footprint within a building that contains 26 residential units and two retail spaces. Monthly rent for the property is set at $6,750.
The players
Solstad House General Store
This retailer sells a diverse range of home goods, food, puzzles, and personal care products.
Emmanuel Stark
He is the property owner who purchased the building at 167 Mott Street for $17 million in 2015.
Meridian Retail Leasing
This firm serves as the brokerage that represented both the landlord and the tenant in the transaction.
The details
Solstad House will occupy one of the two retail units available in the building owned by Emmanuel Stark. The retailer offers a variety of products, including puzzles, personal care items, clothing, and food.
Timeline
Emmanuel Stark purchased the 167 Mott Street property in 2015.
The retail lease was signed in October 2026.
Solstad House plans to open the store during the 2026 holiday season.
Market Landscape
This move represents the ongoing effort by specialty retailers to capture market share by establishing physical footprints in high-density urban corridors. The expansion follows a broader industry trend of boutique brands scaling their physical presence to reach established customer bases.
Shoppers in Manhattan can expect a new destination for home goods and puzzles starting this holiday season. The addition of this store provides local residents with expanded access to the brands product line within their neighborhood.
The takeaway
Retailers continue to find value in physical brick-and-mortar expansion to deepen connections with existing urban customers. Businesses looking to mirror this growth should prioritize fast-negotiation strategies to secure space in competitive markets.
Further reading
For more on the changing storefront environment, see New York City Retail.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Commercial Observer.
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