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Massive food hall may come to South Bronx waterfront thanks to a controversial developer

07/25/2016

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In a move that many are criticizing as the next wave of gentrification in the South Bronx, <a href="http://www.somersetpartnersllc.com/">Somerset Partners</a> founder Keith Rubenstein recently <a href="http://ny.curbed.com/2016/7/21/12243902/south-bronx-food-hall-development">revealed plans to turn a 16,000-square-foot warehouse into an “affordable” food hall</a>. The real estate developer has acquired the waterfront property at 9 Bruckner Boulevard and plans to open the space as Bruckner Market within the next 12 to 18 months. The food hall will reportedly host a restaurant, food stands, and a fresh food market.

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Bruckner Market rendering with Keith Rubenstein

Keith Rubenstein, controversial developer and founder of Somerset Partners, has acquired a massive warehouse in the South Bronx and plans to convert it to an "affordable" food hall.

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9 Bruckner Boulevard Google Earth

Keith Rubenstein, controversial developer and founder of Somerset Partners, has acquired a massive warehouse in the South Bronx and plans to convert it to an "affordable" food hall.

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9 Bruckner Blvd

In a move that many are criticizing as the next wave of gentrification in the South Bronx, Somerset Partners founder Keith Rubenstein recently revealed plans to turn a 16,000-square-foot warehouse into an “affordable” food hall. The real estate developer has acquired the waterfront property at 9 Bruckner Boulevard and plans to open the space as Bruckner Market within the next 12 to 18 months. The food hall will reportedly host a restaurant, food stands, and a fresh food market.

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