256 Rue St-Paul E.

Montréal (Ville-Marie) H2Y1G9

$12,000/M

Commercial rental space/Office | MLS: 11607794


Description

For Lease -- Prime Location in the heart of Old Montreal Commercial Space 256 Saint-Paul East, Corner of de la Commune. Approx. 2,592 sq. ft. (ground floor -- de la Commune) 270 sq. ft. (ground floor -- Saint-Paul East) 2,527 sq. ft. basement Dual entrances = maximum visibility! Ideal for restaurant, boutique, café, gallery & more. Steps from the Old Port, Bonsecours Market, Place Jacques-Cartier & metro High foot traffic -- locals & tourists year-round. Put your business in the heart of the action!

Welcome to one of the most iconic corners of Old Montreal
-- a unique commercial rental opportunity offering
incredible visibility, foot traffic, and charm at 256 Rue
Saint-Paul Est, at the crossroads of Rue de la Commune and
Saint-Paul East.

Space Breakdown:

Ground Floor -- De la Commune Level: ~2,592 sq. ft.
Ground Floor -- Saint-Paul East Level: ~270 sq. ft.
Basement: ~2,527 sq. ft.

Two Entrances: Dual frontage on Rue Saint-Paul Est and Rue
de la Commune Est for ultimate exposure and customer flow

Perfect for a restaurant, café, boutique, art gallery, wine
bar, or flagship storefront, this space blends modern
utility with historic character in a premier destination
district.

Key Highlights & Amenities:

Steps to the Old Port Promenade, waterfront boardwalk &
bike paths
Surrounded by boutique hotels, upscale condos, and luxury
short-term rentals
Walking distance to Place Jacques-Cartier, Bonsecours
Market, and Champ-de-Mars metro
Incredible visibility with heavy year-round pedestrian
traffic (tourists & locals)
Bustling neighborhood of art galleries, museums, fine
dining, cafés, and lifestyle retailers
Ideal for businesses seeking character, prestige, and a
vibrant community

This is a rare chance to establish your brand in one of
Montreal's most recognizable and visited areas. Whether
you're launching a new concept or relocating your business
to a higher-traffic, high-image area, this is the space
you've been waiting for.

All business usage must be verified by the prospective
tenant

Additional rent and lease terms:
- The estimated annual municipal taxes, school taxes and
OPEX plus 15% administration fee for the first year (2025)
is estimated to be forty-five thousand six hundred
thirty-two dollars and fifteen cents ($45,632.15) increased
annually as per the provisions of the lease.
- Use: Retail/Restaurant.
- Proportionate Share of building: 40%
- Fixturing Period (free rent): 3 months
- Condition of premises: As Is condition
- Security Deposit: amount equal to 3 months base rent &
additional rent plus sales taxes.
- Guarantee: personal guarantee required
- Any tax that may be imposed as a result of the leasing of
the Property (GST, QST, other) and to be collected by the
Owner shall be remitted to the Owner by the prospective
tenant.

Location

Characteristics

Kind of commerce Manufacturing, Bakery, Bar, Beauty salon, Brasserie, Butcher shop, Candy/chocolate shop, Caterer, Clinic, Coffee/Donuts, Day care centre, Department store, Distributor, Fast food, Fitness centre, Furniture repair, Furniture store, Grocery store, Hardware store, Health centre, Ice cream shop, Men's clothing store
Basement 6 feet and over, Finished basement
Equipment available Central air conditioning, Sign
Available services Fire detector
Proximity Highway, Other, Public transport, Réseau Express Métropolitain (REM)
Sewage system Municipal sewer
Water supply Municipality
Zoning Residential
Type of business/Industry Retail, Service, Warehouse, Wholesaler