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UPPER WEST SIDE—As was sort-of mentioned in a December post about massive development and future Whole Foods home 808 Columbus, the UWS will soon be home to a Modell's Sporting Goods. The store signed a 20-year lease for 25,105 square feet. Whole Foods and Modell's Sporting Goods? Are we on the Upper West Side or in heaven? [The Real Deal]
UPPER WEST SIDE—According to a commenter, Staples is going to have to share some of the retail space at new luxury development The Melar with a dry cleaner. It's nice that the owners of the building aren't afraid to be servicey. [Racked Comments]