Trader Joe’s Opens in Harlem at 123 West 125th Street

By Manhattan Real Estate Tracker, July 26, 2024

Photo: Crains New York Business

Trader Joes is coming to Harlem at 123 West 125th Street. This will be their first store in Harlem. The store is 18,000 sq. ft. in size and the company said that over 100 employees will be hired. The 125th Street corridor has transformed over the past 10 years into an amazing blend of local and national retail stores and restaurants. Neighbors to this new store include Whole Foods, Marshall’s, Old Navy, Shake Shack, McDonald’s, Bath and Body Works, Chipotle, Wingstop and Checkers.

Trader Joe’s was founded in California in 1967 and has grown to 571 stores nationwide. There are now 10 stores in Manhattan.

Affordable Housing Opening in Midtown’s Garment District

By Manhattan Real Estate Tracker, July 2, 2024

The lottery for a newly constructed 19-story building at 339 West 38th Street is open until August 19, 2024. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development states that the apartments in this building have washers and dryers. There is also a lounge, outdoor terrace, fitness center, ping pong center, bike storage, tenant storage, and conference center in the building. The building will also have a 24-hour lobby attendant and two package rooms. Tenants will pay for electricity including electric cooking and heating, the rent includes hot water. The eligible household income range is $31,612 to $218,010. More information can be found at the HPD website at Lottery Details -Housing Connect (nyc.gov)

Photos of 339 West 38th Street from HPD