tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post4498103534648927483..comments2024-03-29T03:35:13.051-04:00Comments on EV Grieve: A change at 84 2nd Ave.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-25831360471802710922016-01-10T01:55:44.913-05:002016-01-10T01:55:44.913-05:00The Betty everyone speaks about, is Betty Sopolsky...The Betty everyone speaks about, is Betty Sopolsky. She seems to stop and talk to people when I read other comments on other blogs. When you google the address her full name appears. Another puzzle piece. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-10616746511055303022015-07-19T07:10:17.621-04:002015-07-19T07:10:17.621-04:00A few years ago, I happened upon a crew removing d...A few years ago, I happened upon a crew removing debris from the ground floor store front. I got partly inside and saw what appeared to be an ancient abandoned photo shop....chris flashnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-17903645942243983312015-07-18T16:56:06.563-04:002015-07-18T16:56:06.563-04:00that bedsheets been around for a while...
http://l...that bedsheets been around for a while...<br />http://lostnewyorkcity.blogspot.com/2012/02/east-village-bear-attack-of-1932.html<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-23265982849244675822015-07-17T22:33:00.746-04:002015-07-17T22:33:00.746-04:00It's a lovely building and we keep losing thos...It's a lovely building and we keep losing those with character, or the character gets renovated out of them. Those little windows at the top are dreamy. Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04362859175287085919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-91934629865539006702015-07-17T18:25:13.430-04:002015-07-17T18:25:13.430-04:00Yep, the lady is nice and it is their property to ...Yep, the lady is nice and it is their property to do with or not as they choose. Would anyone even know about the tragic death if it was not for the building kept in stasis?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-79505181884225707612015-07-17T15:51:39.769-04:002015-07-17T15:51:39.769-04:00I've occasionally spoken with the woman named ...I've occasionally spoken with the woman named Betty, when she's sitting outside; she's a nice lady.Scuba Divahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10326884503725331349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-88742665767577554442015-07-17T15:35:59.039-04:002015-07-17T15:35:59.039-04:00Right around 1990 I was invited to a Mardi Gras Ba...Right around 1990 I was invited to a Mardi Gras Ball during my upcoming trip to New Orleans. Men must wear a Tuxedo. I did not have one, and the thought of renting one for a week seemed expensive. The person I worked for said I could buy an old one, "go knock on the door at 84 Second Avenue." I was told I should wait after doing so as it could take a while for someone to answer. I did just that but no one ever came to to the door. I have kept an eye on the place ever since. Thank you for the history of this time capsule.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-29434465322161276112015-07-17T13:06:03.265-04:002015-07-17T13:06:03.265-04:00None of you seem to be aware of the Italian cateri...None of you seem to be aware of the Italian catering and grocery operation run out of the ground floor here for at least several years in the early '90s when Mission Cafe (late, lamented, still missed) was up and flourishing next door. I was inside numerous times and remember thinking how fly by night it all seemed for an NY food business.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-89329742132321354552015-07-17T12:50:24.226-04:002015-07-17T12:50:24.226-04:00I had looked up the owner years ago and thought ab...I had looked up the owner years ago and thought about calling them to see if they would consider doing some kind of art installation in the windows or something. Had no idea of the back-story. Thanks for sharing. This is so sad and I think they should move on. Townhouses can't be tombs, especially not in one of the businesses, most vibrant neighborhoods in NYC.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-22973125602515625942015-07-17T12:10:04.727-04:002015-07-17T12:10:04.727-04:00I see the owner from time to time and worry that s...I see the owner from time to time and worry that she's doing all right. There's so much pain associated with this building.Laura Goggin Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15517481509431547970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-41550364519880630972015-07-17T11:48:00.492-04:002015-07-17T11:48:00.492-04:00I'm so glad Jeremiah took a photo of the manne...I'm so glad Jeremiah took a photo of the mannequin and old sign. I'm annoyed at myself for never having done so. Great piece by Jill, too. <br /><br />Marjoriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08086300075775926044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-7547629655947864072015-07-17T10:42:56.230-04:002015-07-17T10:42:56.230-04:00Never a big fan of Jeremiah Moss, and that comment...Never a big fan of Jeremiah Moss, and that comment from him is kind of awful. Hopefully the family can find some peace and move on, whether that means selling the building or not. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-44388022372695585352015-07-17T10:07:40.458-04:002015-07-17T10:07:40.458-04:00wish I had that neon signwish I had that neon signAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-11790448331905670362015-07-17T10:01:11.258-04:002015-07-17T10:01:11.258-04:00As someone who does psychological portraiture of s...As someone who does psychological portraiture of spaces, I would do anything to photograph the interior of this building. NOTORIOUSnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-84179918904953213922015-07-17T09:49:33.061-04:002015-07-17T09:49:33.061-04:00While walking by here about 2 weeks ago, either on...While walking by here about 2 weeks ago, either on a Saturday or Sunday morning, and noticed the left-hand most window had been broken. Smashed glass everywhere. The owner was sitting out front, I assume waiting for the window guy to come.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-76465421295500470172015-07-17T09:46:30.920-04:002015-07-17T09:46:30.920-04:00A sad story connected to that place, very Lovecraf...A sad story connected to that place, very Lovecraft-ian and Poe-ish. I always think about them when I walk by.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-10514452667283490342015-07-17T08:56:36.272-04:002015-07-17T08:56:36.272-04:00I disagree with Jeremiah. This is one time that I ...I disagree with Jeremiah. This is one time that I would welcome a change. Every time I pass the building, walking my kids home from school or rushing to work or a movie, I am struck by the thought that this poor family is trapped inside, entombed in the sad, horrible moment that has defined decades of their lives. Knowing that they'd been released from that sentence would be a relief. I don't think we'll forget the sad history, but we won't have to bear witness to its lingering effects.Annnoreply@blogger.com