Other national retailers that have committed to space at Sky View Center include Target, Best Buy, Marshall's, Staples and Bed, Bath and Beyond, according to a release from Muss. In the release, Muss SVP Jim Jarosik says the center offers "a tremendous opportunity" within New York City's "most under-retailed borough." The commercial space is now 70% leased, the release states.

The shopping center will be flanked by Muss' Sky View Parc, which will include six high-end condominium towers and a rooftop park. Nearly 140 units have already sold since sales began in the spring of 2008, according to a release. Ripco Real Estate Corp. handled both the BJ's and Applebee's deals on behalf of Muss.

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Paul Bubny

Paul Bubny is managing editor of Real Estate Forum and GlobeSt.com. He has been reporting on business since 1988 and on commercial real estate since 2007. He is based at ALM Real Estate Media Group's offices in New York City.