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Federal Realty’s conversion of the Darien Commons shopping plaza into a mixed-use development marked a milestone with the start of leasing in the first phase of the residential portion and the announcement of five new retail tenants.

The Maryland retail developer said 58 apartments are available for occupancy in the residential portion, which eventually will include 122 residences.

Common area amenities include a communal dining area with entertainment kitchen and beer tap, lending library with household items including an Xbox and electric scooters, landscaped courtyard with grills, 24-hour fitness center and work-from-home spaces.

Federal Realty this week announced five new tenants have signed leases as construction continues on the makeover of the property near the Noroton Heights train station on the Metro-North railroad:

Choice Pet: A purveyor of holistic, organic, raw and natural pet food;

One Medical: A membership-based primary care practice

OVME: A minimally-invasive cosmetic service provider that’s opening its first Connecticut location

Salt & Sweat: A Westchester County-based wellness studio

Warby Parker: The omnichannel purveyor of eyeglasses, sunglasses and contact lenses.

“As additional retailers come on-line, the benefits of living here will continue to expand creating a dynamic neighborhood,” Patrick McMahon, senior vice president of regional development for Federal Realty, said in a statement.

Federal Realty acquired the grocery-anchored retail property in 2013 and began the redevelopment in 2020. Stop & Shop’s closure of its Darien Commons store created the opportunity to diversify the mix of tenants and create 75,000 square feet of new specialty retail space.

Previously announced new tenants will include Glosslab, Gregory’s, Molto, Naya, Oath Pizza, Seamore’s, Solidcore, sweetgreen, Tartinery and Van Leeuwen.