Sunday, February 1, 2026

Flooding forces temporary closure of Avenue B Duane Reade

Photos and reporting by Stacie Joy 

The Duane Reade-Walgreens on the corner of Avenue B and Second Street is temporarily closed after what staff described as a sprinkler-system leak that caused flooding inside the store.
A corporate spokesperson said, "There has been an emergency at this location and the store and pharmacy are temporarily closed." 

An employee told EVG that everyone is OK and crews are inside making repairs. Staff said the closure is temporary and the store is expected to reopen in the next few days. 

In the meantime, customers are being directed to the Duane Reade at 100 Delancey St. (at Ludlow) or the NE corner of Third Avenue and 14th Street.
H/T Salim!

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