One of the larger redevelopment efforts in East Orange has secured leases from several notable retail tenants as a plethora of new businesses are slated to come to the Essex County city in the coming months.
Co-Developers Triangle Equities and Incline Capital announced the addition of nearly 75,000 square feet of top-tier retail tenants at The Crossings at Brick Church Station. The endeavor is revitalizing a parcel directly adjacent to NJ Transit’s historic Brick Church Train Station into a mixed-use complex with 420 residential units.
New leases announced by the companies include clothing retailer Burlington, which will occupy a 48,900-square-foot space in the development. Specialty discount store Five Below will be setting up shop in a 9,600 square feet storefront, while women’s clothing store Rainbow will be taking 6,400 square feet.
Other recently secured tenants at the complex include Verizon, healthcare provider Newark Community Health Center, and Angel Nails. All deals were brokered by Jake Frantzman, Vice President of RIPCO Real Estate.
In addition to the newly announced tenants, The Crossings at Brick Church Station will be home to East Orange’s newest ShopRite location, which will replace the current outpost later this summer. The new supermarket will be 10,000 square feet larger than the current outpost.
Previously announced tenants at The Crossings at Brick Church Station include Dunkin’ Donuts and Rita’s Italian Ice. Two other spaces, totaling 1,600 and 4,000 square feet, intended for restaurant use are still available in the complex.
The developers say the addition of these retailers will significantly benefit East Orange residents by providing more shopping, healthcare, and dining options in a region that has historically been under-retailed. An analysis by The City of East Orange’s Office of Policy, Planning & Development found that the city was losing more than $1.4 billion in local consumer spending to surrounding regions due to a lack of retail options.
