Apple eyes Atlantic Yards

Apple is reportedly eying retail space near Atlantic Yards

Let’s hope Mikhail Prokhorov, the Russian oligarch who invested millions in the Atlantic Yards development, isn’t a Microsoft guy. Rumor has it that Apple has set its sights on a location adjacent to the Downtown Brooklyn project, according to the New York Observer. Insiders say that Apple has even been talking with Atlantic Yards developer Bruce Ratner about potential retail spots in the area. But the tech company still has some major hang-ups, according to some. “They’ve been very gun shy, the Apple people,” a source said. “They’re focusing on the arena area right now, but there’s no space.” These rumors come on the heels of Apple’s failed attempt to launch a store on 34th Street between Fifth and Sixth avenues late last year. [NYO]