Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Last call for Launderette today on 2nd Avenue


[Photo yesterday via EVG reader EJ]

In late April, the owners of the longtime laundromat at 97 Second Ave. near East Sixth Street posted a detailed letter about why they are closing their business later in the summer.

Unfortunately, "later in the summer" became today. The last self-serve wash is at 1:30 today, and any dropoffs have to be picked up by 3 p.m.

The operators of Launderette also owned the building, so it was the family's decision to leave "for a host of personal and business reasons," according to a detailed letter to customers.

The building's new owners are pitching the space for a restaurant. The asking rent per the listing: $25,500 a month.

We've also heard several horror stories about the new ownership (read about the legal battle over the building at The Real Deal) from residents who live upstairs. We'll save those for another post.

Previously on EV Grieve:
It will be 'easy to convert' Launderette into a restaurant on 2nd Avenue

Longtime Second Avenue Launderette will close this summer
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3 comments:

  1. WalterJune 11, 2014 at 10:36 AM

    Bad news! I've been dropping off my laundry there for as long as I can remember. The women there always did a terrific job. But, on the other hand, we do have a restaurant shortage down here. We only have about 5 or 6 on this block, East and West of 2nd Avenue.

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  2. AnonymousJune 11, 2014 at 12:23 PM

    Oh, NO! Lady Gaga posed here for an iconic spread in Vogue.

    What will happen to sweet Mikey, the gentleman whose plants and incredible Christmas decorations made this such a beautiful place?

    Mikey, we will miss your plants and displays. Hope to see you in the neighborhood soon. xoxox from your friends

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  3. AnonymousJune 11, 2014 at 12:24 PM

    Installing my own washer /dryer was the best thing I ever did. Even if I have to hide it from management.

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