Staten Island Mall
| Industry | Retail |
|---|---|
| Founded | August 9, 1973 in New Springville, Staten Island, New York City, United States |
| Founder | Feist and Feist Realty Corporation |
| Headquarters | New Springville, Staten Island , United States |
Area served | Staten Island, New York City |
| Products | Retail stores, entertainment |
| Owner | Brookfield Properties (subsidiary of Brookfield Asset Management) |
Number of employees | 3000 |
| Website | www |
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Staten Island Mall is an enclosed shopping center located in New Springville, on Staten Island in New York City. It opened its doors in 1973 and remains the sole indoor mall within the borough.[1] As the island’s largest retail destination, it also serves as the third most significant public transportation node after the St. George Terminal and Eltingville Transit Center, with numerous bus lines providing access around the mall’s vicinity. It ranks as the second biggest shopping complex within New York City. Key tenants include Primark, JCPenney, and Macy's, alongside an 11-screen dine-in AMC Theatres.
Description
Owned by Brookfield Properties, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, a subsidiary of Brookfield Asset Management whose U.S. operations are based in Manhattan, the mall accommodates around 200 retailers employing roughly 3,000 staff members. Major anchor stores include JCPenney, Macy's, Lidl, and Primark. The Food District area features anchors such as Dave and Buster's and a dine-in cinema operated by AMC Theatres. From 1998 until 2018, a carnival organized by Reithoffer Shows occupied the mall parking lots, offering rides, games, and food vendors. Starting in 2019, Amusements of America took over this role. Additionally, the property includes a nearby strip mall known as The Crossing, which hosts various retail outlets and dining establishments.
History
Before the mall’s development, the site was home to Staten Island Airport, which began operations in 1941. In 1955, the land was sold with plans for a shopping and entertainment complex called Staten Island Center. By 1964, announcements revealed that both Macy's and Abraham & Straus (A&S) would establish stores opposite an existing E.J. Korvette location.[2] Construction started in 1970, culminating in the mall’s opening on August 9, 1973,[3] anchored by Macy's and Sears. However, the A&S store initially planned was never constructed on-site. Developed by Feist and Feist Realty Corporation, ownership transferred to the Rouse Company in 1980. Rouse undertook renovations that included removing small shops from the central “Honeycomb” court area, installing escalators beyond the original six units, and adding new trees and fountains throughout.
In 1993, a renovation and expansion introduced a new wing featuring JCPenney, which relocated from its former location at Forest Avenue Shoppers Town. Originally designed as a two-level structure shaped like a "T", with an expansive outdoor plaza along Richmond Avenue, the mall had a gross leasable area (GLA) of approximately 1,274,000 square feet (118,400 m2)[4] and tenant space totaling 622,000 square feet (57,800 m2).
By the mid-2010s, upscale brands such as Michael Kors, Pandora, and Armani Exchange began operations within the mall. Around 2011, several retailers including Adidas and Love Culture either opened new locations or refreshed their store designs as part of ongoing efforts to enhance the mall’s appeal.
Between 2016 and 2019, an expansion added approximately 242,000 square feet (22,500 m2)[5], incorporating new retailers such as Zara, Ulta Beauty, Dave & Buster's, Barnes & Noble, Lidl, and an expanded dine-in cinema operated by AMC Theatres. The food court was relocated into this enlarged section of the mall and rebranded as the "Food District".[6] On March 15, 2017, one of Primark’s initial U.S. stores launched at this location. Following Sears’ closure,[7] The Container Store opened on an adjacent parcel. In addition, a Krispy Kreme outlet—the first on Staten Island—was established near the main entrance in 2022.
By 2023, several new tenants were announced including Newbury Comics, Miniso, Charlotte Russe, Sugar Bear, Hobby Lobby, and Rainbow.[8] In April of 2024, Japanese retailer Uniqlo announced plans to return to Staten Island after a decade-long absence.[9] Later that year in October, Brookfield Properties revealed plans to expand the mall by an additional 41,000 square feet (3,800 m2).[10][11]
Transportation
The mall's campus is served by a variety of local, select, and express bus routes operated by the New York City Transit Authority. Numerous local buses and their limited-service variants, including the S44, S94, S59, S89, S61, and S91, provide access either through or along the edges of the property where park-and-ride options are available. Additionally, the S55 and S56 buses operate without limited-service equivalents. The S79 route offers Select Bus Service connectivity, while express services such as SIM4, SIM4C, SIM4X, SIM8, SIM8X, and SIM31 also stop nearby to facilitate commuter access.[12]
References
- ↑ Nyback, Glenn (August 18, 2009). "Staten Island Mall cuts hours of operation". Staten Island Advance. Retrieved June 27, 2021.
- ↑ "Big Retail Chains to Add Branches on Staten Island". The New York Times. April 8, 1964. Retrieved May 31, 2019.
- ↑ "Opening of Mall Brings Air-Conditioned Shopping to Staten Island". The New York Times. August 10, 1973. Retrieved June 27, 2021.
- ↑ Staten Island Mall
- ↑ "Renovation". www.statenislandmall.com. Retrieved May 31, 2019.
- ↑ Porpora, Tracey (March 15, 2018). "10 things to know about the Staten Island Mall expansion". Staten Island Advance. Retrieved March 17, 2018.
- ↑ Porpora, Tracey (July 14, 2019). "Exclusive: Sears to close in Staten Island Mall". Staten Island Advance. Retrieved June 27, 2021.
- ↑ Porpora, Tracey (June 24, 2021). "New stores, restaurants opening in the Staten Island Mall as it rebounds from pandemic". Staten Island Advance. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
- ↑ jgorman@siadvance.com, Jessica Jones-Gorman | (April 29, 2024). "Japanese retail store UNIQLO will reopen in Staten Island Mall next month". silive. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
- ↑ Schiavo, Amanda (October 18, 2024). "Brookfield to Add 41,300 SF of Retail Space at Staten Island Mall". Commercial Observer. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
- ↑ Cuba, Julianne (October 18, 2024). "Brookfield Properties looks to expand Staten Island Mall". Crain's New York Business. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
- ↑ Template:Cite NYC bus map
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