‘For Lease’ Sign Sparks Questions About Empire Kosher’s Future

Key Points:

• A "For Lease" sign has been placed above the Empire Kosher Supermarket building, offering the entire property for lease starting in early 2027, which has sparked speculation about the store's future location.
• The property includes a 13,000-square-foot supermarket, medical office space, a large second floor, loading docks, private parking, and rear delivery access, and can be leased as a whole or divided into separate spaces.
• Sources indicate that Empire Kosher is not planning to move currently; the listing is part of lease negotiations between the property owners and the supermarket's tenant.
• Rumors of a possible relocation to a new development at Crown Street and Troy Avenue have circulated for years, but no official agreements or construction have occurred, making any move uncertain and likely years away.
• The building has historical significance, originally built in 1927 as the Empress Theatre, later converted into supermarkets, with Empire Kosher operating there since 2007, and it continues to function normally with no announced changes.