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Freedom Credit Union Leasing in Morrell Plaza in Philadelphia
“The presence of a high-volume grocer, exceptional demographics and a visible location—in the retail heart of a busy Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood—makes Morrell Plaza an attractive place to conduct business,” says Levin Management's Sidney Singer.
PHILADELPHIA, PA—Freedom Credit Union has leased 2,000 square feet at Morrell Plaza in Philadelphia, becoming the latest business to join the tenant mix at this 103,250-square foot shopping destination. Located directly on Frankford Avenue/Route 13, Morrell Plaza is exclusively leased and managed by North Plainfield, NJ-based Levin Management Corporation.
Levin senior leasing representative Sidney Singer arranged the lease; John C. Shelly of Cushman & Wakefield represented the tenant in the transaction. Freedom Credit Union is a community-based, full-service financial institution that offers a banking alternative to consumers. Anyone who lives, works, worships, performs volunteer service or attends school in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery or Philadelphia counties is eligible for membership.
“The presence of a high-volume grocer, exceptional demographics and a visible location—in the retail heart of a busy Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood—makes Morrell Plaza an attractive place to conduct business,” says Singer. “Freedom Credit Union will bring a new retail category for the center, and its presence undoubtedly will enhance Morrell Plaza’s co-tenancy as we continue to expand the property’s retail offerings. We are confident this organization’s professional financial services will be a valuable resource for its members.”
Morrell Plaza is anchored by a 63,000-square-foot, newly renovated ShopRite supermarket and a 12,700-square-foot Rite Aid drugstore. The tenant roster includes a mix of national, regional and local retailers and service providers including T-Mobile, Supercuts, Dunkin’, and Yamato Sushi & Hibachi, among others. The property serves a five-mile residential population of more than 399,800 and its daily traffic count exceeds 36,000 vehicles.