NoHo, Union Square, East Village, SoHo, Lower East Side, Chelsea

Dispensaries in Lower Manhattan.

Lower Manhattan is where legal cannabis in New York started. The state's first legal adult-use sale happened on Broadway near Astor Place in December 2022, and Union Square got one of the city's first shops soon after. It also covers Chelsea and two SoHo stores. See SoHo and NoHo or the East Village and Union Square.

Updated November 2026

7 shops

The Lower Manhattan list.

Everything here is walkable or a short subway ride apart. You could visit all five shops on this list in one afternoon.

Local tips

Before you head out.

  • The 4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R and W all stop at Union Square.
  • Union Square, Washington Square and other parks are smoke-free under city law.
  • Outdoor dining counts too. No smoking or vaping at sidewalk tables.

Lower Manhattan FAQ

How many dispensaries are in this guide for Lower Manhattan?

7 shops: Conbud Lower East Side, Dagmar Cannabis, Gotham, Gotham Chelsea, Housing Works Cannabis Co, The Travel Agency SoHo, The Travel Agency Union Square.

What should I know before visiting a dispensary in Lower Manhattan?

The 4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R and W all stop at Union Square. Union Square, Washington Square and other parks are smoke-free under city law.

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