Search & Destroy is still Search & Destroy on St. Mark's Place; plus, free babies

Photos and reporting by Stacie Joy 

We've fielded a few questions about Search & Destroy, the punk-vintage emporium that opened in 1992 at 25 St. Mark's Place between Second Avenue and Third Avenue. 

Yuji Umeki, owner of Search & Destroy and Kenka on the lower level, passed away last month. 

The arrival of a new sidewalk sandwich board reading "Chaotic Vintage Clothing Store" prompted some readers to ask if the place has a new name (or new owner).

An S&D employee says the sign is meant to describe what potential shoppers can find inside. 

Also, once inside the front door, help yourself to a free baby...