Our Mission

Success in retail real estate is rooted in what you know and who you know.

Our mission for 1REC’s Directory is to expand both for retailers, brokers, landlords, and vendors.

In the bustling realm of retail, the location of a shopping destination can make or break a business. Brokers and tenants alike face the challenge of navigating through countless shopping centers and neighborhoods, seeking the perfect fit for their unique needs. Whether it’s understanding the nuances of a particular destination, finding the right contact, or gauging the potential of a center, the quest can often feel overwhelming.

1REC’s Directory is not just another directory. It’s a comprehensive platform meticulously crafted to serve as the definitive guide to shopping destinations — while crowd-sourcing the intel that actually matters: your peers’ knowledge. We’ve curated a vast array of centers and neighborhoods, providing detailed profiles and valuable insights. 

But what truly sets 1REC’s Directory apart is the voice of our community. With user-generated ratings and reviews on essential aspects like cleanliness, foot traffic, and overall ambiance, you get a holistic view of each destination.

1REC is based in NYC

How the 1REC Directory helps brands, brokers, landlords, and vendors scale

For BRANDS, gather critical insights across quantifiable metrics like estimated rent ranges, occupancy rates, and rent-to-sales ratios; “know you before you go” information such as permit timelines and preferred internet service providers (ISPs); crowd-sourced ratings and reviews on important things like safety and cleanliness; and find the relevant vendors you’ll need to open a store in a given area.

For BROKERS, 1REC’s Directory offers a gateway to potential leads with brands, landlords or vendors — show your market expertise by dropping your knowledge in a destination page’s comments! While we’re not a listings website (yet), you’re more than welcome to drop links to your website as a comment in a destination page. Reach out to contact@1rec.co to become a featured broker for a destination’s page!

For LANDLORDS, see what your current tenants are saying about you, and reach out to them directly! Claiming your listing will enable you to message users directly to resolve problems and show prospects that you care. You can also curate your profile with higher quality photos, or upload documents like leasing plans. 

For VENDORS, sponsor aspects of a destination. For example, if you’re a permit expeditor then you may be interested in sponsoring our “permit timelines” field in our listings. Not sure if you’re a fit? Reach out to contact@1rec.co and we’ll find you a way.

Discover. Connect. Scale. 

The Directory is one of several product offerings from 1REC, which also offers a (free) comprehensive Resource Hub; our weekly Clicks to Bricks Playbook newsletter; and advisory services for brands, landlords, and service providers. Reach out to contact@1rec.co with any inquiries!