Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Closings: Emilia by Nai on 1st Ave.

Photo by Pinch

A for-rent sign hangs above 174 First Ave. (south storefront), marking the official end of Emilia by Nai here between 10th Street and 12th Street.

There's no mention of a closure on the restaurant's website or Instagram account. A "Closed for Private Event" sign had been on the storefront for months.

This was a return (circa June 2022) to the address for Chef Ruben Rodriquez, who ran Nai Tapas Bar in the subterranean space until a move to Second Avenue in 2018.

Rodriquez has several other restaurants in the neighborhood, including the recently opened Bad Hombre at 29 Second Ave. — the former Amigo.

Per the listing (PDF), the asking rent at 174 First Ave. is $18,500 a month.
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2 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2024 at 9:11 AM

    $18,500 for that tiny space?!? Rents are beyond ridiculous, for residential and commercial. Where is the breaking point?

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    1. peterwFebruary 14, 2024 at 10:41 AM

      What are the property taxes? Does anyone understand the city budget is over $100 billion? And billions more for migrants? NYers need to learn how the city budget is funded.

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