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What to know about rentable vs. usable square footage

As a business owner on the lookout for new retail space to rent, knowing how much you need (and are paying for) is crucial! So, when searching for the ideal neighborhood and space to start (or grow) ...

By Verada   |   Jan 06, 2022
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Finding the commercial retail space you need in Williamsburg

The Brooklyn market for retail has had a healthy mix of local, one-location shops, chain retail, and everything in between. This combination has created a vibrant marketplace that appeals to ...

By Verada   |   Nov 30, 2021
Oct 23, 2025

The Space You Can’t See: Why NYC Child Care Is So Expensive—and How to Fix It

North Brooklyn has no shortage of toddlers or empty ground-floor bays. What we lack is an easy way to discover which storefronts could become ...

Oct 13, 2025

REBNY Brooklyn Commercial Committee Hosts Gowanus Walking Tour & Happy Hour at 395 Carroll Street

Event Recap On September 30, the REBNY Brooklyn Commercial Committee hosted a walking tour and happy hour at 395 Carroll Street in Gowanus. This was ...

Oct 07, 2025

Wellness as an Anchor: Health-Focused Tenants Fuel Brooklyn’s Leasing Growth

Introduction Across Brooklyn, wellness isn’t just a lifestyle—it’s reshaping the retail market. From boutique med-spas and recovery lounges to hybrid ...

Oct 02, 2025

Brooklyn’s Office Boom: Creative Companies Planting Roots in 2025

Introduction After years of uncertainty around remote and hybrid work, 2025 is shaping up as the year of the office comeback — especially in ...

Sep 23, 2025

The Return of the Neighborhood Grocer: How Smaller Formats Are Anchoring Brooklyn’s Retail Growth

Introduction Neighborhood grocery has re-emerged as one of the most reliable anchors in Brooklyn retail. Instead of sprawling 30,000+ square foot ...

Sep 15, 2025

Why the Gowanus Rezoning Matters: Risk, Lending, and Retail Storefront Opportunities

Introduction: Why Gowanus Matters Now Gowanus