Essex Crossing Retail Market in NYC — A Complete Guide

General Shopping Center Information

10 Nearby Attractions & Districts

Approximate distances from Essex Crossing by walking. Times may vary.

5 Featured Stores & Attractions

1. Essex Market (Historic Market)
2. The Market Line (Food Hall)
3. Target
4. Trader Joe’s
5. Regal Essex Crossing (Cinema)

25 Relevant Stores, Vendors, and Services

The complex is a mix of large retailers and small food vendors.

1. Essex Market (Main Anchor)
2. The Market Line (Main Anchor)
3. Target
4. Trader Joe’s
5. Regal Essex Crossing
6. The Gutter (Bowling Alley)
7. Dhamaka (Restaurant)
8. Veselka (Restaurant)
9. International Center of Photography (ICP)
10. Shopsin’s General Store (Restaurant)
11. Ends Meat (Salumeria)
12. Schaller & Weber (Sausages)
13. Nom Wah (Dim Sum)
14. The People’s Wine
15. Gotham (Bar)
16. New York Bagel Co.
17. Puebla Taqueria
18. Moon Man (Southeast Asian Desserts)
19. Planet Fitness
20. Chase Bank
21. Primal Athletics (Gym)
22. Joan Lim (Nail Salon)
23. Sugar Sweet Sunshine (Bakery)
24. Kuro-Obi (Ramen)
25. The Lowline Lab (Nearby)

The complex is a mix of big-box retail, a food hall, a historic market, and entertainment.

Dining Options (Featured Restaurants)

Essex Crossing is a world-class food destination, anchored by its two markets.

1. Dhamaka (in The Market Line)
2. Veselka (in Essex Market)
3. The Market Line (Dozens of Vendors)
4. Essex Market (Dozens of Vendors)
5. Nom Wah
6. Schaller & Weber
7. Trader Joe’s (Groceries)

Pet-Friendly

Yes (Outdoors Only). The public outdoor plazas and parks within Essex Crossing are pet-friendly. However, due to health codes, only certified service animals are permitted inside Essex Market, The Market Line, Target, Trader Joe’s, and Regal Cinema.

Sustainability and Environmental Policy

Essex Crossing was designed with a focus on community and green building.

• • Green Spaces: The complex includes multiple new public parks and plazas, such as Essex Crossing Park, adding vital green space to the dense neighborhood.
  • Historic Relocation: Instead of displacing the historic Essex Market, the project relocated it to a brand new, modern facility within the complex, preserving its 80-year legacy.

* LEED Certified: The residential and commercial buildings are designed to LEED standards, focusing on energy efficiency and sustainable materials.
* Affordable Housing: A core part of the project was the creation of over 500 units of permanently affordable housing.

Useful Tips for Visitors

• • Don’t Get Confused: `Essex Market` is the bright, airy ground-floor market. `The Market Line` is the large, moody, subterranean food hall. They are in the same building and both are must-visits.
  • One-Stop Shop: This is one of the best “one-stop” destinations in NYC. You can go grocery shopping (Trader Joe’s), see a movie (Regal), and have a world-class meal (Dhamaka) all in one block.
  • Go Bowling: Check out `The Gutter`, a retro-style bowling alley and bar on the lower level, for a fun night out.

* Best Restrooms: The public restrooms in The Market Line (lower level) are numerous, clean, and new.

• Visit the ICP: The International Center of Photography (ICP) relocated here and has a fantastic museum and bookstore right on the plaza.

Fun Facts

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• The Essex Crossing development was built on the “Seward Park Urban Renewal Area” (SPURA), a massive stretch of empty lots that sat mostly vacant for over 40 years.
• `Essex Market` is one of the oldest public markets in NYC, founded in 1940 by Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia.
• `The Market Line` is designed to be one of the largest food halls in the world once all phases are complete, stretching multiple city blocks.
• The `Regal Cinema` features 4DX screens that include motion seats, wind, rain, and scent effects.

District Rules and Procedures

• • The outdoor plazas are public, but managed by private security.
  • Only service animals are allowed in indoor food spaces (Essex Market, Market Line, Trader Joe’s, Target) and the cinema.

* Complex Navigation: The complex is a series of different buildings. Use the outdoor signage and maps to navigate between the markets, Target, and the cinema.

Other Services and Infrastructure

• • Regal Essex Crossing: A 14-screen luxury multiplex cinema.
  • The Gutter LES: A bowling alley and bar.
  • International Center of Photography (ICP): A museum, library, and school.
  • Underground Parking: A large, paid parking garage.

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• Public Parks: Multiple landscaped plazas and parks with seating.