Kimco Realty Corporation is a publicly owned equity real estate investment firm. The firm acquires, develops, and manages shopping centers. It also provides property management services relating to the management, leasing, operation, and maintenance of real estate properties. The firm provides equity and mezzanine debt to developers and owners of commercial properties. It also makes secondary market investments including under performing mortgage loans, secured bank debt, and corporate securities. Kimco Realty Corporation was founded in 1960 and is based in New Hyde Park, New York.