Broadway Commons – Hicksville
Broadway Commons is a major shopping, dining and entertainment destination on North Broadway in Hicksville, Nassau County. Formerly known as Broadway Mall and Mid-Island Shopping Plaza, the property includes IKEA, Target, specialty retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues.
Located near the Long Island Expressway, Broadway Commons serves Hicksville and surrounding communities throughout central Nassau County. Its long history, recognizable anchor stores and evolving redevelopment plans make it one of the most important commercial properties in the area.
History of Broadway Commons
The property opened on October 25, 1956, as Mid-Island Shopping Plaza during Nassau County’s rapid postwar suburban growth. The original open-air shopping center featured department stores and other retailers serving the expanding communities around Hicksville.
The center was enclosed in 1968 and operated for many years as a prominent regional mall. One of its major department-store anchors was Gertz, which later became Stern’s and eventually Macy’s. The property was renamed Broadway Mall in 1989 and underwent substantial changes during the 1990s.
IKEA opened at the property in 1991, adding a large home-furnishings destination to the existing retail mix. Target later replaced the former JCPenney location, and the center adopted the name Broadway Commons in 2017.
Shopping and Major Retailers
Broadway Commons offers clothing, footwear, beauty products, accessories, gifts, home goods, electronics-related merchandise and everyday services. The tenant lineup can change, so shoppers should consult the official directory for current stores, hours and temporary closures.
IKEA is one of the property’s most recognizable anchors, offering furniture, kitchens, storage, lighting, décor and other home-furnishing products, along with its restaurant and food-service areas. Target provides clothing, groceries, household goods, electronics, health and beauty products and other general merchandise.
Dining and Entertainment
The center is also a destination for dining and recreation. Food choices include quick-service restaurants, snacks, cafés and casual dining, while Round1 Bowling & Amusement combines bowling, arcade games and other amusement activities.
Entertainment offerings and operating schedules may vary by business. Visitors should confirm hours, reservations, pricing, age requirements and special-event information directly with the individual venue before visiting.
Redevelopment and the Shops on Broadway
Broadway Commons is an evolving property. Plans announced after its 2024 acquisition have included a major repositioning toward a more open-air shopping, dining and entertainment environment, publicly referred to as The Shops on Broadway or Shops on Broadway.
Proposed improvements have included outdoor pedestrian areas, restaurants, public gathering spaces, additional entertainment and new retail uses, including the redevelopment of vacant portions of the former mall. The final design, schedule, approvals and tenant lineup may change as the project advances.
Location and Transportation
Broadway Commons is located at 358 North Broadway in Hicksville, near the Long Island Expressway. The center is accessible from the Long Island Expressway, Northern State Parkway, Southern State Parkway and major local roads, with surface parking lots surrounding the property.
The Hicksville station of the Long Island Rail Road is nearby. Visitors traveling by train may need to continue to Broadway Commons by bus, taxi or rideshare. Traffic patterns, entrances and parking availability can change during construction or busy shopping periods.
Broadway Commons and Hicksville
Broadway Commons is part of the larger North Broadway commercial corridor, which includes restaurants, supermarkets, hotels, professional services and other retail destinations. Its central location places it within convenient driving distance of communities throughout the Town of Oyster Bay and neighboring parts of Nassau County.
Broadway Commons
Key Facts & Details
| Official name | Broadway Commons |
| Former names | Broadway Mall; Mid-Island Shopping Plaza |
| Type | Shopping, dining and entertainment center |
| Address | 358 North Broadway, Hicksville, NY 11801 |
| Community | Hicksville |
| Municipality | Town of Oyster Bay |
| County | Nassau County |
| Opened | October 25, 1956 |
| Original name | Mid-Island Shopping Plaza |
| Enclosed | 1968 |
| Major retailers | IKEA, Target and other national and specialty retailers |
| Entertainment | Round1 Bowling & Amusement and other venues subject to current availability |
| Dining | Restaurants, cafés, snacks and food-service businesses |
| Parking | Surface parking lots surrounding the center |
| Redevelopment | Proposed transition toward an open-air shopping, dining and entertainment destination |
| Guest services | 516-939-0679 |
| Security | 516-822-2365 |
| Official website | atbroadwaycommons.com |
| Complete Directory | Shopping Malls on Long Island |
Broadway Commons is one of central Long Island’s best-known shopping destinations, with a history that reaches back to Mid-Island Shopping Plaza in 1956. Its combination of major retailers, home furnishings, dining and entertainment continues to make it an important commercial destination for Hicksville and surrounding Nassau County communities. Because the property is undergoing a period of repositioning, store locations, entrances, hours and available entertainment may change. Visitors should review the official Broadway Commons directory and individual business websites before traveling.
