A refreshed retail destination is taking shape in New York
A message from: Regency Centers
The shopping center along the NY-347/25A corridor outside Port Jefferson is getting a makeover — including a new Whole Foods — and a new name.
Here's the deal: Regency Centers, a national retail developer, acquired the former Mount Sinai Shopping Center in January and is redeveloping it as Crystal Brook Corner, a cohesive daily-needs destination.
- The center sits just minutes from Port Jefferson and is surrounded by established Mount Sinai neighborhoods — placing it in one of Long Island's most stable and affluent trade areas.
- The addition of Whole Foods, the grocer's ninth Long Island location, signals both the strength of the market and the ambition of the redevelopment.
Why it's important: Grocery-anchored retail centers have proven resilient across economic cycles. A strong food anchor drives repeat visits, increases dwell time and creates reliable traffic for neighboring tenants.
- In suburban markets like Mount Sinai, that consistency matters — especially as consumers prioritize convenience and close-to-home essentials.
The impact: Crystal Brook Corner is designed to serve the community at every level.
Consumers will enjoy:
- Modernized façades and upgraded parking areas.
- A refreshed mix of shops, restaurants and services.
- A more cohesive, convenient daily-needs destination close to home.
Small businesses will experience:
- The opportunity to locate alongside top-tier retailers.
- A high-dwell environment fueled by consistent grocery traffic.
- A chance to grow within a curated, community-focused tenant mix.
Large retailers will see:
- Visibility along a high-traffic corridor.
- Access to established neighborhoods and nearby health care institutions.
- Placement in a grocery-anchored destination designed to drive repeat visits.
The strategy: Regency treats each property as a long-term community asset — not a short-term transaction.
- That means investing in physical upgrades, curating a strong tenant mix and actively managing the center to drive consistent traffic and sustainable growth.
- This redevelopment reflects the company's broader approach: repositioning strong real estate into destinations that better serve the communities around them.
The takeaway: Crystal Brook Corner isn't just a cosmetic upgrade. It's a thoughtful reinvestment in a center many Mount Sinai residents already know — designed to serve the community for years to come.