Target announced today a grand opening date for its new location at Essex Crossing. The 22,500 square foot “small format” store at 400 Grand St. (also known as 145 Clinton St.) will debut on Sunday, Aug. 19.
Also today, Target put the word out about several job fairs to be held this month in the community. The company expects to hire 85 employees for the Lower East Side outpost, which will be located on the second floor of a residential building called The Rollins. The employment events will be held June 11,12, 14 and 18 and, we’re told, are being coordinated in partnership with Delancey Street Associates (the Essex Crossing development group) and the Lower East Side Employment Network.
Anyone interested in applying, should visit Target’s employment page to make an appointment for an interview in advance. [Applicants should indicate that they’re specifically interested in jobs at 400 Grand St., Manhattan).
The store will be the fifth Target location in Manhattan and is part of a nationwide push into major urban markets. The Lower East Side Target will, according to a press release, offer a “curated assortment, including men’s and women’s apparel and accessories, baby essentials, toys, basics for the family, home décor, health and beauty products, electronics, tech accessories, and a food and beverage selection that includes fresh produce and grab-and-go items.” There’s also going to be a CVS Pharmacy in the store.
Target has 27 stores open or in the planning stages in New York City. Just today a new store was announced in Brooklyn. A store will open in July on East 14th Street (Avenue A).
The Rollins, a 14-story tower, will also include a Trader Joe’s store, which is likely to open in the early fall. There are 211 rental apartments in the building, half low/middle income and half market rate. All of the affordable apartments were claimed through a city-sponsored housing lottery. Last week, Delancey Street Associates announced that more than 65% of the market rate units have been leased.
Essex Crossing is spread across nine sites, and includes 1,9 million square feet of residential and commercial development.
