Photos and reporting by Stacie Joy
In January, Jerome Vasconcellos and his brother-in-law, Mario Marques, brought to a close over 50 years in business on the Lower East Side at Ludlow Garage, 151 Attorney St., between Houston and Stanton.
While the two are now enjoying retirement, their body shop, located across the street at No. 152, continues to operate and is run by a few longtime employees.
We recently talked with the new owner of Ludlow Garage Inc. Auto Body Repair — Gregorio "Alex" Almonte.
If you were a Ludlow Garage regular, then you probably know Alex — he worked for Jerome and Mario for 32 years.
He is leasing the space from them at 152 Attorney St. and "continuing their work." He gave me a grand tour — the first ever EVG auto body post.
The shop offers auto body work and service as well as flat fix, detailing, and welding. A state inspection license is coming soon.
Open Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. until 6 p.m.
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5 comments:
Good for them. I just wish they did mechanical engine repair work for automobiles like they did at the old Ludlow garage as well as body work.
We held out as long as possible and just today made an appointment for after the holiday at Cibao Auto Repair up on West 130th Street where the guys at Ludlow suggested we all go. Wish us luck. Best, JG
Cibao is great. We got inspected there this year and it was good. Great neighborhood.
good luck! we thought about going there, but with congestion pricing it just adds to the cost of an oil change!!
Will report back. So where do you plan to go for an oil change?
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