Tuesday, October 20, 2015

A sidewalk message outside the Stage on 2nd Avenue



Seen outside 128 Second Ave. this afternoon … a new message that reads: "Push back predatory landlords! Icon we see you!"

The 35-year-old diner has been closed since March 30 here between East Seventh Street and St. Mark's Place during an ongoing legal tussle with landlord Icon Reality.

Thanks to EVG contributor Steven for the photo.

Previously on EV Grieve:
[Updated] Report: Icon Realty serves the Stage an eviction notice

Stage owner Roman Diakun responds to allegations of illegally siphoning gas

Petition to help reopen the Stage

[Updated] The Stage is giving away its bulk food and supplies to charity

Report: The Stage is suing landlord Icon Realty to halt eviction process

The Stage is now crowdfunding to help in its legal fight with Icon Realty
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11 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 20, 2015 at 6:37 PM

    What a shame ICON has put so many hard working people out of a job.

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  2. AnonymousOctober 20, 2015 at 8:28 PM

    That chalk looks pretty fresh, like the message was written only seconds before the picture was taken.

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  3. AnonymousOctober 20, 2015 at 9:21 PM

    Uh..OK ANON 8:28... nice observation that the chalk isn't washed away - what was your point?

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  4. AnonymousOctober 20, 2015 at 10:29 PM

    Judge Bannon very recently signed an order which prevents the landlord from terminating Stage's lease. The judge noted that the plumber that Stage hired did not find any siphoning of gas, and Stage was not fined for siphoning. I don't know if this means that they can reopen soon...

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  5. WalterOctober 21, 2015 at 1:53 AM

    Sorry to see one of the great neighborhood places still shut down. At least we got Big Lee's Place open to wash down our sorrows.

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  6. AnonymousOctober 21, 2015 at 11:11 AM

    Icon bought out building. Believe everything you read about them, absolutely horrible landlords. It has been surreal watching them in action.

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  7. MarcosOctober 21, 2015 at 5:24 PM

    Woa, 10:29 PM. That's great news.

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  8. AnonymousOctober 21, 2015 at 8:25 PM

    thanx 4 the update 10:29! Rooting for Roman and the Stage; come back soon!!!!! XOXO!

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  9. AnonymousOctober 22, 2015 at 4:18 PM

    Anonymous 10:29 PM - Where are you getting this info? I can't locate any on-line records. Do you have an index #

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  10. AnonymousOctober 23, 2015 at 10:12 AM

    @4:18 PM: You can find the court documents online at WebCivil. The Index No. is 651422/2015.

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  11. AnonymousOctober 23, 2015 at 1:02 PM

    If Stage opens, I hope they improve their menu.

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