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Epstein of RC Commercial Partners completes two leases at Palm Plaza shopping center

Brentwood, NY Ron Epstein of RC Commercial Partners leases two stores new Palm Plaza shopping center.

Palm Plaza Grocery Corp, operating as Compare Foods, has opened an 8,000 s/f supermarket in Brentwood. This is the fourth and largest store to date for the operator, Jose Urena.

“We saw that this market is not being properly served by the stores that are here,” said Urena, “we also recognized this as a tremendous opportunity to grow our business to the next level.  We are very excited to be a part of the community and thankful for the warm reception we’ve had during our opening.”

Palm Plaza Laundromat also opened a 4,000 s/f space at the shopping center with 132 washers and dryers.

The Palm Plaza, a brand new 12,000 s/f shopping center located at 1070 Islip Ave., is 100% leased. Epstein represented the Landlord and Tenant in both lease transactions.

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