Brick Street Farms' founders sold the business last year, and now the urban agriculture startup is back on the market after the new ownership suffered financial distress, forcing the building into receivership.
Founders Shannon O'Malley and Brad Doyle had announced the transition in a public statement in March 2025, writing "It is with profound emotion that we announce that we have parted ways with what was once our baby, Brick Street Farms." They added "We've sold Brick Street Farms; new ownership has taken the reins, and this communication comes with mixed emotions."
The company built its identity around vertical hydroponic farming, growing leafy greens inside retrofitted shipping containers, a model that drew early attention and helped secure a multimillion-dollar investment from Lykes Bros., one of Florida's largest agribusiness firms, which took a 20% stake to help scale the concept.
Located at 199 20th St. S, the now-vacant property spans just over a quarter acre and includes a small concrete block building alongside 28 shipping containers, four of which were combined to create a retail and prep space, reflecting the farm's hybrid of production and direct-to-consumer sales.
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