tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post3168058830364466085..comments2024-03-28T13:00:21.074-04:00Comments on EV Grieve: [Updated] Reader report: Santander branch closing in April on Avenue AUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-81943147728187990562018-02-01T19:00:35.827-05:002018-02-01T19:00:35.827-05:00Quoth Anonymous at 10:50 AM:
I remember when ther...Quoth Anonymous at 10:50 AM:<br /><br /><i>I remember when there were no bank branches of any bank in the EV that were east of Second Avenue. Citi was the only one...right across from where Santander is, was, won't be. Peruvian Chicken was so much better tasting than bank notes.</i><br /><br />Actually, that Citi was originally <a href="http://www.usbanklocations.com/european-american-bank-19882.shtml" rel="nofollow">European American Bank</a>; the few branches of that bank—I seem to recall one on Broadway at Howard street, in an unusual cylindrical building—were eventually swallowed up by The $hitty One.Scuba Divahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10326884503725331349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-3749002140452536912018-01-31T15:26:58.146-05:002018-01-31T15:26:58.146-05:00Anyone remember the Chemical Bank branch that used...Anyone remember the Chemical Bank branch that used to operate on 14th St. between Aves. A and B in the late 70s-early 80s? They were right near a fantastic old bagel and bialy shop that lived closer to B, I'd frequently pair a bank run with a bulka run!Gojiranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-33186452827662290142018-01-31T14:18:15.652-05:002018-01-31T14:18:15.652-05:00'Forgot this hidden gem:
Key Bank has a "...'Forgot this hidden gem:<br /><br />Key Bank has a "Hassle-Free Checking Account" with no monthly maintenance fee or paper checks you can open with a minimum $10 deposit.<br /><br />There's only one NYC location at 11 E.22nd St. right off Broadway and a block below Madison Square Park (cool address and nice area) but Key has ATMs at Rite Aids all over New York city and state.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-1626906918996032812018-01-31T14:08:46.851-05:002018-01-31T14:08:46.851-05:00Not just McDonald's and Citibank. Other locati...Not just McDonald's and Citibank. Other locations and all other credit unions, too : )<br /><br />Thanks for the info 4:59pm. The Affordable Checking plan is the best one (no minimum deposit required or monthly maintenance fee.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-8834399679312389012018-01-30T23:24:01.499-05:002018-01-30T23:24:01.499-05:00At 3:11, Anonymous said:
You have surcharge-free ...At 3:11, Anonymous said:<br /><br /><i>You have surcharge-free access to the Co-op ATM network of over 30,000 ATMs nationwide (they're all over NYC.)</i><br /><br />That is to say: any McDonalds—for free—and <i>now</i> any Citibank. That's like <i>everywhere.</i> (Feel the love!)Scuba Divahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10326884503725331349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-18167708715795783432018-01-30T16:59:46.787-05:002018-01-30T16:59:46.787-05:00There's also Amalgamated Bank - a full service...There's also Amalgamated Bank - a full service bank established and owned by the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America. Invests in low income housing. <br /><br />Closest branch is at 10 E 14th St. Completely free checking, uses Allpoint ATMs fee free at many CVS, Rite-Aids, Duane Reade's, etc.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-51546215143610981302018-01-30T15:13:06.644-05:002018-01-30T15:13:06.644-05:00Whoops - up to 8 tranactions a month then $1 per t...Whoops - up to 8 tranactions a month then $1 per transaction thereafter with the Co-op ATM network. That's too many tranactions for me so I'd never hit the ninth transaction, personally.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-10457056289367806662018-01-30T15:11:24.564-05:002018-01-30T15:11:24.564-05:00Join the Lower East Side People's Federal Cred...Join the Lower East Side People's Federal Credit Union:<br /><br />https://lespeoples.org/about-us/how-do-i-join/<br /><br />$5 to open an account, $5 a year (fine by me as the money is invested in the community.)<br /><br />Minimum $25 balance.<br /><br />They mention a "minimum $75 deposit to avoid a $3 monthly maintenance fee" but I'm guessing they mean you have to deposit $75 after paying the $5 opening fee so $80 total to start an account and don't go under $25?<br /><br />You have surcharge-free access to the Co-op ATM network of over 30,000 ATMs nationwide (they're all over NYC.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-62027624602449902082018-01-30T14:06:36.247-05:002018-01-30T14:06:36.247-05:00Not even sure where this bank came from out of the...Not even sure where this bank came from out of the blue? And who cares if a bank closes? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-33970567577190299392018-01-30T12:56:24.596-05:002018-01-30T12:56:24.596-05:00Maybe they should have tried a kickstarterMaybe they should have tried a kickstarterJohnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-28140307167157537942018-01-30T12:36:47.658-05:002018-01-30T12:36:47.658-05:00I heard someone freaking out about their bank clos...I heard someone freaking out about their bank closing yesterday so I guess this is what they were yelling about.Eden Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09568918709989534443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-85864754349874661992018-01-30T11:48:25.548-05:002018-01-30T11:48:25.548-05:00I see this as good news... banks over run a lot of...I see this as good news... banks over run a lot of neighborhoods in Manhattan, not because the community needs them, but because they serve as giant billboards. I don't want to see a bank on every corner of the EV. See ya later Santander!MrNiceGuynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-51685511367407537672018-01-30T10:50:02.652-05:002018-01-30T10:50:02.652-05:00I remember when there were no bank branches of any...I remember when there were no bank branches of any bank in the EV that were east of Second Avenue. Citi was the only one...right across from where Santander is, was, won't be. Peruvian Chicken was so much better tasting than bank notes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-86771843896776760042018-01-30T10:16:31.611-05:002018-01-30T10:16:31.611-05:00So is the neighborhood being red-lined again, not ...So is the neighborhood being red-lined again, not because of poverty this time, but because of an overflow of people who do their banking online rather than in brick and mortar joints?<br /><br />Although I always thought Santander was an unusual choice for Avenue A.Gojiranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-35527166533055793492018-01-30T10:13:27.478-05:002018-01-30T10:13:27.478-05:00I heard the real estate guys pitching to the coop ...I heard the real estate guys pitching to the coop guy for the building. Lets just say the coop guy doesnt want any "shitty old east village businesses " Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-91392458999740648972018-01-30T08:47:30.621-05:002018-01-30T08:47:30.621-05:00Bring back the Peruvian Chicken place!Bring back the Peruvian Chicken place!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-22061519783048284012018-01-30T08:06:05.293-05:002018-01-30T08:06:05.293-05:00A bad sign when banks are closing.A bad sign when banks are closing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com