The Mall at Bay Plaza: Still Going Strong in 2026!

The Mall at Bay Plaza is a major retail destination located in the Bronx, New York City. Developed as an expansion of the already successful Bay Plaza Shopping Center, the mall opened on August 14, 2014, and marked an important milestone in New York retail history. It became the first enclosed fashion mall to open in the New York City area in nearly four decades, providing residents with a modern shopping experience close to home.

Covering approximately 780,000 square feet, the mall features more than 100 stores, restaurants, and services. Major anchor tenants include Macy’s and JCPenney, while popular retailers such as H&M, Victoria’s Secret, American Eagle, Michael Kors, Pandora, and Old Navy attract a wide range of shoppers. Dining options and a spacious food court further enhance the visitor experience. The development also includes an 1,800-space parking garage, making it convenient for customers arriving by car.

Strategically positioned near Interstate 95 and the Hutchinson River Parkway, the mall complements the neighboring Bay Plaza Shopping Center, which has been a thriving commercial hub in the North Bronx for decades. Together, the two properties form one of the largest shopping complexes in New York City, totaling nearly two million square feet of retail space.

Beyond shopping, the project has had a significant economic impact. Its construction generated thousands of jobs, while the completed mall created many permanent employment opportunities. The Mall at Bay Plaza demonstrates how thoughtful development can strengthen a community by expanding retail choices, supporting economic growth, and providing a vibrant gathering place for residents and visitors alike.

Visiting Mall at Bay Plaza is like stepping back into a time machine and returning to the time when malls were full of people and stores – in the best possible way. Stores are among many retail chains’ most profitable locations, which means that there are quite a few stores that are closing elsewhere that you can find thriving here. The environment is spacious, clean, and welcoming, and worth a visit if you need to stretch your legs on your Route 1 journey and get in a bit of retail therapy!