and as well as some that have re-opened...
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Here's a current listing, as of 1/29/2013, of businesses within a 150 feet of the Second Avenue Subway Construction Business Zone Area between 91st and 95th streets that have closed since work started in April 2007.
Note:
I took this definition from New York State Assembly Bill A6137.
The intent of this bill is to provide for an an economic grant program for businesses in the Second Avenue Subway construction business zone area.
By my count --
A total of twenty-six (26) establishments in the Second Avenue Subway Construction Business Zone Area between 91st and 95th streets have closed since construction started in April 2007.
It would be fair to say that some of these stores closed for reasons that are unrelated to the 2nd Avenue Subway construction work, as these are still difficult times for many retail establishments in New York City. One only has to walk around the Upper East Side to see just how many store fronts still sit vacant.
Also, here are a few excellent articles that further describe the effect the downturn in the economy has had on stores, large and small, across the city:
"Second Annual Business Survey Finds Merchants Still Struggling"
Our Town - 3/7/10
"Stores Go Dark Where Buyers Once Roamed"
The New York Times - 7/21/09
"Closed for Business"
Our Town - 3/12/09
Here's the list:
Business No. 25
1750 Second Avenue (btw. 91st and 92nd)
Location is Closed
2/10/11
Nina's Argentinian Pizzeria Restaurant
Closed in January 2012
The signage on the new awning says that this location will become the Alsatian Restaurant.
Business No. 24
1804 Second Avenue (btw. 93rd and 94th)
Location is Closed
2/10/11
Crowe's Nest
Closed in December 2011
The notice on the door says that The Parlour Yorkville has applied for a liquor, wine and beer license for this location.
Business No. 23
1819 Second Avenue (btw. 94th and 95th)
Location is Closed
10/15/11
B. J. Magazines
Closed in September 2010
This store originally opened in October 2008 (See entry No. 3)
Business No. 22
1767 Second Avenue (btw. 91st and 92nd Street)
Location is Closed
8/28/10
Knickerbocker Plaza Cleaners
Closed in early August 2010
The Marshal's Notice on the door says that landlord took procession of the premises on 8/2/10, and the sign in the window says "Knickerbocker Cleaners has been closed indefinitely. You can pick up your garments from: The Ritz Cleaners, 344 East 72nd Street. (212) 737-0820."
Business No. 21
1830 Second Avenue (btw. 94th and 95th)
Location is Open
8/21/10
Chinese Mirch - a take away restaurant
Closed at this location in August 2010
10/16/10
Re-opened as Burger Zone (a take-away restaurant)
in Early September 2010
Business No. 20
1817 Second Avenue (btw. 94th and 95th)
Location is Open
4/13/10
Hokkaido Japanese Restaurant
Closed at this location on April 11, 2010
The sign on the door says that Hokkaido has moved to 1694 Second Avenue, but... when I walked past this address I found a Japanese restaurant with the name Ichoro.
4/24/10
Re-opened as E-Plus Japanese & Asian Fusion
on April 18, 2010
7/4/10
E-Plus Japanese & Asian Fusion
Closed mid-May 2010
(after being open for just one month)
8/21/10
Re-opened as Konomi Sushi
in early August 2010
Business No. 19
1742B Second Avenue (btw. 90th and 91st)
Location is Open
4/10/10
Setlight's Seafood Grill & Oysters
Closed in late March 2010
(after being open for only 6 months)
8/28/10
Re-opened as Giorgio's Wine Bar Ristorante
in early August 2010.
Business No. 18
1825 Second Avenue (btw. 94th and 95th)
Location is Open
1/31/10
Taco Bell (a restaurant)
Closed in mid-January 2010
10/16/10
Re-opened as K9 Locksmith
in early August 2010
Business No. 17:
301 East 95th Street (btw. 1st and 2nd)
Location is Open
(no picture currently available)
Sunny Windows - a retail shop that sold windows
Closed ca. August 2009
9/13/09
Re-opened as Tony C. Cleaners
in September 2009
Business No. 16:
1751 Second Avenue (btw. 91st and 92nd)
Location is Open
8/2/09
East Side Pharmacy
Closed in early August 2009
(one of the signs had already been changed by the time I took this photo.)
8/30/09
Re-opened as Best Pet Rx
in late August 2009
Business No. 15:
1768 Second Avenue (btw. 92nd and 93rd)
Location is Closed
8/2/09
The Big Easy (a bar)
Closed on 6/29/09, after the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) issued a Full Vacate Order for the building. The DOB issued the vacate order because they were concerned that the building was in danger of collapse.
Business No. 14:
1766 Second Avenue (at NE corner of 92nd Street)
Location is Closed
6/30/09
92nd Street Deli & Grocery
Closed on 6/29/09, after the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) issued a Full Vacate Order for the building. The DOB issued the vacate order because they were concerned that the building was in danger of collapse.
Business No. 13:
303 East 92nd Street
Location is Closed
7/12/09
Tony C. Laundromat & Dry Cleaners
Closed on 6/29/09, after the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) issued a Full Vacate Order for the building. The DOB issued the vacate order because they were concerned that the building was in danger of collapse.
UPDATE: This establishment opened a new location at 301 East 95th Street.
Business No. 12:
1815 Second Avenue (btw. 93rd and 94th)
Location is Closed
6/6/09
Rainbow Hardware
Closed in May 2009
(this location will become an entrance to the 96th Street station)
Business No. 11:
1742B Second Avenue (btw. 91st and 92nd)
Location is Open (see entry No. 19)
11/30/08
Trattoria Novanta (a restaurant)
Closed in October 2008
10/25/09
Re-opened as Setlight's Seafood Grill & Oysters
in October 2009
but then Closed in late March 2010, after being open for only 6 months. (see entry No. 19)
Business No. 10:
1752 Second Avenue (btw. 91st and 92nd)
Location is Open
Wine Lover's
Closed in September 2008
3/14/10
Re-Opened as Vintage on 2nd
in early March 2010
Business No. 9:
1760 Second Avenue (btw. 91st and 92nd)
Location is Open
Vital Dent - a walk-in dental services office
Closed on 8/22/08
9/13/09
Re-opened as All Advanced Dentistry
in early September 2009
Business No. 8:
247 East 94th (btw. 3rd and 2nd)
Location is Open
8/17/08
Chinese Qi Gong & Tui Na Accupuncture
Closed ca. August 2008
8/30/09
Re-opened as Elite Unisex Hair Salon
in August 2009
Business No. 7:
1842 2nd Avenue (btw. 95th and 96th)
Location is Open
6/21/08
The Carnegie Pharmacy
Closed ca. April 2008
2/7/10
Re-opened as Carnegie Hill Chemists
on February 1, 2010
Business No. 6:
303 East 91st (btw. 1st and 2nd)
Location is Open
(no picture currently available)
Beautiful Morning Chinese Qi Gopng Tui-Na
Closed early 2008
7/12/08
Re-opened as Mademoiselle Hair & Nail
in July 2008
Business No. 5:
1824 Second Avenue (bts. 94th and 95th)
Location is Closed
7/12/08
Zeytinia - a specialty food market
Closed in January 2008
Business No. 4:
1754 Second Avenue (btw. 91st and 92nd)
Location is Open
2/10/08
Red Rock Road House - a bar
Closed in November 2007
Re-opened as BAR Off The Rails
in August 2011
Business No. 3:
1819 Second Avenue (btw. 94th and 95th)
Location is Closed (see entry No. 23)
11/4/07
Hilti - a store for construction tools
Closed on 8/24/07
Re-opened as B. J. Magazines
in October 2008
and the Closed in September 2011 (see entry No. 23)
Business No. 2:
1830 Second Avenue (btw. 94th & 95th)
Location is Closed (See Entry No. 21)
2/10/08
Doner Kebap - a take away food restaurant
Closed ca. August 2007
6/6/09
Re-opened as Chinese Mirch - a take away restaurant
in late May 2009
Closed in early December 2009
The sign on the door says that they are closed temporarily due to an emergency.
Update: 12/11/09 - I spoke with someone at their Lexington Avenue location and they told me that they had to closed this location due to a problem with the building that is related to the subway construction. The person that I spoke to did not know when they will be able to re-open.
Update: 12/23/09 - The MTA told me today that they are not aware of any any problems at 1830 2nd Avenue that would prevent the Chinese Mirch Restaurant from being open for business.
Re-Opened in mid-January 2010
CLOSED in August 2010 (see entry No. 21)
Business No. 1:
1742 Second Avenue (btw. 90th and 91st)
Location is Closed
7/12/08
American Spirits - a bar
Closed ca. mid 2007
One (1) retail location in the Second Avenue Subway Construction Business Zone , that was vacant before construction started in April 2007, has now opened:
245 East 93rd (btw. 2nd and 3rd)
Last Licks Ice Cream
Opened in July 2008
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