[10][11] In 2005, the mall was renovated, adding glass atrium entrances, a wooden outdoor canopy, new paint, lighting, and skylights.

As part of this construction, interior access to the mall, which dates back to the Sage-Allen occupancy, was sealed.

This made the Old Navy accessible only from the parking lot, which led some to predict a decrease in mall foot traffic.

[18] The East Brook Mall vacancy rate is 17%,[19] slightly above the industry average of 11%.

[20] As of 2021, vacant spaces include a former Olympia Sports, Radio Shack, and Hallmark store.

Similar to Old Navy's construction process but on a smaller scale, a Sally Beauty took over half of the former Payless Shoe Source in 2021 and sealed off the interior access to the mall.