Photo by Stacie Joy
The former Bluestockings Cooperative storefront at 116 Suffolk St., between Rivington and Delancey, is now for rent.
Bluestockings Cooperative announced on Sept. 22 that it would be closing as a business at the end of 2025, marking the end of a 26-year run as an independent feminist bookstore, café, and radical community space. The retail space closed in September, while the online shop remained in operation.
In a statement, the worker-owners and staff said daily operations are no longer sustainable, citing health, financial and structural challenges. There was pushback to the narrative, as reported here.
The listing at the Meridian Capital Group website notes that all uses will be considered for the 2,500-square-foot space, "perfect for comedy club, wine bar, gallery, vintage clothing, or fitness." Asking rent: $13,950
There's also an "Inventory Blowout" classified on Craigslist, noting that a "Local, independent bookstore is going out of business and liquidating all appliances, furniture, and inventory assets. Photos available upon request, appointment-based shopping can be arranged, in-person pickup only."
Items for sale include a coffee maker, a coffee grinder, and zine racks and spinning displays.
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