Thursday, February 20, 2014

Alphabets is closing, and moving to its other store on Avenue A


[Via Facebook]

Last July, Alphabets opened a new outpost at 64 Avenue A for its gift shop ... this was done ahead of a planned move from its home of nearly 30 years at 115 Avenue A... As you can see from the sign above, a moving sale is underway...

According to public records, the building at 115 Avenue A was sold in August 2012 for $3 million. The LLC that bought the building shares the address as the notorious 9300 Realty (owned by Croman Realty). A tipster told us that Alphabets could not negotiate a new lease.

Per the sign: "We are not throwing in the towel — in spite of the rising rents in our neighborhood."

We're happy that they're sticking around…


[The newer Alphabets at 64 Avenue A]

Previously on EV Grieve:
Alphabets opens new outpost on Avenue A
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3 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2014 at 8:50 AM

    This is so sad. I know they aren't closing. They are moving down the street. But it is going to be a big change for that strip of Avenue A to see them move. We just lost 7A and now this. Let's all make sure we walk to their new location further down Avenue A and support them. I want Alphabets to stay in the East Village!

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  2. Legitimate GolfFebruary 20, 2014 at 9:52 AM

    At Christmas I went to the newer shop and found one of those old-school type telephone handsets for cell phones--precisely what I was looking for. And a few other fun chochkies. Great store for gifts, especially when you have no idea what to give.

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2014 at 10:46 AM

    Are Alphabets and its neighbor operated by the same company? If so, are they just boarding up that connecting door opening between the counters?

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