Author Topic: Neighborhood empty storefronts (Read 49514 times)

Really4rob · « **Reply #105 on:** February 06, 2010, 01:08:32 AM »

Is it sad that Flagship is closing ... the staff there have always been friendly and kind. Often discounting purchases, and giving Luc candy when we stop by. And I rent many DVDs and develop LOTS of pictures.

Really4rob · « **Reply #106 on:** February 06, 2010, 01:08:59 AM »

My second line got cut off.

But Flagship is a chain, or at least used to be.

ECG · « **Reply #107 on:** February 06, 2010, 03:24:26 AM »

I think the other one was in Woodside, but seems to have disappeared a while ago.

Griswold Girl · « **Reply #108 on:** February 06, 2010, 11:34:54 AM »

I just noticed that the building on the block that entails the Cavelier, former Charles Hair, Fashion Shoes, accountant and butcher is listed for sale for $4 million. It says that the ad was listed 32 days ago but I am sure I would have seen it if it were.

http://realestate.nytimes.com/sales/detail/343-434-57900/11372-QUEENS-NY-USA/PRICE-HIGH-sort/343-434-57900--380-2232372--380-1034757--3517-2230566--380-2254508--2007-33D8D238E7436--857-0334186--2007-33D783B8C84E1--2007-33D8D235CD45A--380-2048431-ls/119-t

madalyn · « **Reply #109 on:** February 06, 2010, 11:44:23 AM »

I love that it says: "Amenities - Pets Allowed" ...WTF??

Really4rob · « **Reply #110 on:** February 06, 2010, 01:06:38 PM »

Quote from: ECG on February 06, 2010, 03:24:26 AM

I think the other one was in Woodside, but seems to have disappeared a while ago.

There is or was one in Elmhurst too .. its where they sent custom photo jobs like the photo mugs etc.

I talked to my friend there today, they are moving to Sunnyside on 46th.

Really4rob · « **Reply #111 on:** February 06, 2010, 01:13:03 PM »

This song from my college days (can it really be 21 years old???) kinda works for this thread.

Oddly enough always thought the train sound in the background was the 7 train until I saw the video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6V5VkMqM07s

jheightsgirl · « **Reply #112 on:** February 06, 2010, 08:07:49 PM »

After reading this thread I hit the streets with my camera and have posted pictures to my Picasa album. It's pretty bleak out there on 37th Avenue....

http://picasaweb.google.com/jheightsgirl/JHeightsStorefrontsFeb2010#

Really4rob · « **Reply #113 on:** February 06, 2010, 08:19:13 PM »

This is really depressing.

Shelby2 · « **Reply #114 on:** February 07, 2010, 05:48:17 PM »

Quote from: jheightsgirl on February 06, 2010, 08:07:49 PM

After reading this thread I hit the streets with my camera and have posted pictures to my Picasa album. It's pretty bleak out there on 37th Avenue....

http://picasaweb.google.com/jheightsgirl/JHeightsStorefrontsFeb2010#

Even though it's a depressing topic, I really liked these photos.

Also I'm happy to report that the formerly empty storefront next to the Nueva Vida pharmacy--your third photo-- is now occupied by a store that sells "America's best brands."

dssjh · « **Reply #115 on:** February 07, 2010, 06:12:46 PM »

ooh, macintosh, tampax and american apparel under one roof? count me in [>quote author=Shelby2 link=topic=867.msg26819#msg26819 date=1265582897]
Even though it's a depressing topic, I really liked these photos.

Also I'm happy to report that the formerly empty storefront next to the Nueva Vida pharmacy--your third photo-- is now occupied by a store that sells "America's best brands."
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tallman · « **Reply #116 on:** February 07, 2010, 10:30:30 PM »

I'm siding with dssjh here. I'd rather have seen the space vacant for a little while linger than see a sh!thole like that move in so soon. Quality of life is just about that, quality, so if you need to stare at a for rent sign for a few months so something worthwhile to move in, that's much better than filling the space with Crap. That store looks like it's selling sh!t that fell off the back of the bootleg truck, and in no way improves the qiality of life for ANY of it's residents. We can't let merchants pander to the lowest common demoniator.

I am saddenned by the vacant spaces, and I am saddened by the closing of a place like the Cavalier or M&V, but I no longer welcome what is replacing it.

I may just have to side with Queenscrap if this continues.

Shelby2 · « **Reply #117 on:** February 07, 2010, 10:41:54 PM »

Quote from: tallman on February 07, 2010, 10:30:30 PM

I'm siding with dssjh here. I'd rather have seen the space vacant for a little while linger than see a sh!thole like that move in so soon. Quality of life is just about that, quality, so if you need to stare at a for rent sign for a few months so something worthwhile to move in, that's much better than filling the space with Crap. That store looks like it's selling sh!t that fell off the back of the bootleg truck, and in no way improves the qiality of life for ANY of it's residents. We can't let merchants pander to the lowest common demoniator.

I am saddenned by the vacant spaces, and I am saddened by the closing of a place like the Cavalier or M&V, but I no longer welcome what is replacing it.

I may just have to side with Queenscrap if this continues.

I don't know what their lease terms are in this new place. It may just be a temporary place for them, as they do not really have much in the way of store fixtures. If it's temporary while the landlord looks for a permanent tenant, I have no problem with an outlet store that sells last year's American Eagle and Gap jeans at a discount (though it is not a store I have wished for). In terms of the appearance of the store, it is clean with clothing folded on tables, from what I could tell. If it's a temporary space, it makes sense that it has the appearance of a sample sale. If it is not temporary, then I think they should buy real fixtures.

madalyn · « **Reply #118 on:** February 08, 2010, 06:42:01 AM »

Landlords are less inclined in this market to give long-term leases so we may see a lot of these fly by night stores before we get more permanent tenants that have a vested interest in keeping J.H. a nice place to shop and live.

ElmhurstGal · « **Reply #119 on:** February 08, 2010, 11:16:08 AM »

I am deeply saddened by the closing of M & V Bagel Shoppe and Cavalier Restaurant. This is from Lost New York City. Could JH be getting a Barnes & Noble? Does anyone know?
http://lostnewyorkcity.blogspot.com/2010/02/irish-wake-at-cavalier-restaurant.html

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