[6] The building that New World Mall occupies was originally an S. Klein department store,[1][2] which became an Alexander's in 1975,[7] and then a Caldor.

[1][2] It had four levels with a combined 185,000 square feet (17,200 m2), in addition to a 340-space parking garage in the basement.

[14][15] The mall was partially reopened the following day after the violations were resolved by the building operators.

[17] The report alleged that fraudulent donations were made to Adams in the name of mall workers to exploit New York's matching funds program for political donations; the mall's banquet hall was additionally the site of multiple campaign fundraising events organized by Adams advisor Winnie Greco.

[17][18][19] On February 29, 2024, New World Mall and Greco's two homes were raided by the FBI as a part of their broader investigation into the Eric Adams administration.