Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Is this the skinniest smoke shop in NYC?

This sliver of a smoke shop opened last week on Third Avenue between 12th Street and 13th Street... with about a foot-wide doorway wedged between Cutlets and Makari Japanese Antiques and Fine Art ...
As far as we can recall, this was a doorway into the building at 97 Third Ave. (There's another larger entrance a few steps to the south.) Anyway, here's an evening view (thanks, Jodi!) ...
This is the latest unlicensed shop to arrive in the neighborhood... Village Happy House Convenience opened last week at 127 Second Ave. between Seventh Street and St. Mark's Place (thanks, Steven!) ...
... and in a smoke-shop switcheroo, the signage for the coming-soon Deli Convenience now reads Dispensary (with marijuana leaves) on the west side of First Avenue between 13th Street and 14th Street where Tony's Famous Pizza used to be (and RIP Vinny Vincenz) (Thanks, Pinch!) ...
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8 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 24, 2023 at 8:47 AM

    Thanks EVGrieve I thought I was going crazy I knew that signage read Deli, not dispensary.

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  2. AnonymousMay 24, 2023 at 9:36 AM

    That door width can't possibly meet fire code.

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  3. AnonymousMay 24, 2023 at 9:46 AM

    Anyone have a count of the number of smoke shops just in the E.V.? The 1400 citywide is way, way,way off.

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  4. AnonymousMay 24, 2023 at 12:49 PM

    I walked by yesterday and just laughed. Looked pathetic.

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  5. AnonymousMay 24, 2023 at 1:30 PM

    what is this a smoke shop for ants?

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  6. AnonymousMay 24, 2023 at 1:52 PM

    So as of today at 1:32 pm the signage is back to saying “Deli Convenience” now I really think Im going crazy. Lol

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  7. AnonymousMay 24, 2023 at 2:03 PM

    I am a certified smoke shop hater, but for some reason I find this tiny one endearing.

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