Wednesday, September 3, 2014

The last gas station in the East Village has closed


[Photo by @BennyPack]

The Mobil station on Avenue C and East Houston disappeared yesterday. This is a bit of a surprise because it had been previously reported that the station had a lease until some time next year ... when the property would yield to a new building.

Back in March, Hakimian Property filed plans (still waiting for approval) to erect a 9-story mixed-use building on the site. Plans call for 45 residential units and 4,550 square feet of commercial space.

The Times reported in October 2013 that construction would begin when Mobil's lease expires in two years — roughly toward the end of 2015.

The State briefly closed the station in June for nonpayment of taxes.

The BP station on Second Avenue and East First Street closed in early July.

Previously on EV Grieve:
How much longer will the East Village have gas stations?

The East Village will soon be down to 1 gas station

The Mobil on Avenue C is still going strong — for now

You have a little longer to get gas on Avenue C

Plans filed for new 9-story building at site of Mobil station on East Houston and Avenue C

RUMOR: Gas station going, boutique hotel coming on Second Avenue? (31 comments)

BP station on 2nd Avenue closes this month

State seizes Mobil station on Avenue C and Houston for nonpayment of taxes

16 comments:

xootrman said...

Sheeet! I just had my umpteenth inspection there. Mr Darryl Terryl, the manager, was always so great to deal with. I and my Subaru, will really miss them.

Giovanni said...

It's time for everyone to start brushing up on their siphoning skills again.

They also didn't have any gas stations in Mad Max, and somehow they all got along just fine.

Ena Paul Kostabi said...

saving up for an EV car (electric vehicle) plug into telephone poles

nygrump said...

My plans for self immolation are now thwarted. Now I have to move to Queens.

chris flash said...

Just had my brake line replaced there on Saturday. Ben told me their days were numbered, but who knew it would be literally a few DAYS later????

Anonymous said...

Darryl was the best. Been there for years and always a gent. Will miss him.

Anonymous said...

One more reason I'm glad I don't have a car, although I like riding in them sometimes.

moe said...

They don't sell gas but as far as inspections repairs etc. the fellas on attorney street have always been straight up with me.

Anonymous said...

Should probably do a community-sourced "Where to get gas around the East Village" post, for reference.

Scuba Diva said...

Did it vanish under cover of darkness? I go by there in the M9 bus almost every weekday, and I could have sworn I saw it Tuesday.

"Don't it always seem to go, you don't know what you got till it's gone…" I'm not sure how that song applies to a gas station disappearing, though.

Anonymous said...

Good riddance. They had the most expensive gas prices in the United States.

Anonymous said...

Noooo! I'm not ready, it's too soon. Does anyone know where Darryl is going?

Samantha Davis said...

Goodbye gas station. You won't be missed!

Alan said...

Noooooo, where will I get almost run over by cabs now?

Anonymous said...

I followed these folks from the Pike Street location to this location because they were the nicest people. Darryl is GREAT. The guy who owned the place was so friendly and the mechanics were really down to earth, good people.
Does anyone know where they are going? This is horrible. I mean there seems to be no respect for the needs of the current residents of the Lower. Beware new residents--you too should be prepared for constant change once you become settled.

Anonymous said...

It will be interesting to see what kind of soil remediation, if any, will be carried out to deal with the earth beneath this former gas station. There is no doubt that the soil will be heavily contaminated underground gas tanks which are likely to have leaked slowly over decades. Such soil is extremely dangerous and can ignite in the face of any kind of friction, for example a backhoe or pile driver.