New shop for 2nd Avenue isn't an optical illusion

After 26 years in the East Village, Black Hound New York closed its retail location at 170 Second Ave. last March.

And as you can see from the above photo, awning signage is up for the new tenant — Eyes on Second. The new store will be selling artisanal eyeballs, carefully foraged from farm to table. We're not sure just yet what services the new optical shop will offer. Soon, though!

H/T EVG reader Steven

Rejected headlines:
'Eye' can't believe it's not a FroYo shop!

Black Hound New York space for lease

After 26 years in the East Village, Black Hound New York closed its retail location at 170 Second Ave. last Sunday … the space was quickly cleaned out … and the for rent signs are up. No word on asking rent, though you can email Seth and inquire…



As previously noted, local customers can "still enjoy Black Hound treats" via a delivery service from their Greenpoint bakery. You can also pick up orders by appointment there.

[UPDATED] Black Hound New York closes East Village retail location today

As we pointed out on Wednesday, the 26-year-old dessert-cake shop is closing its retail location at 170 Second Ave. near East 11th Street today.

The sign on their window says Black Hound will be open until 10 tonight. (EVG reader Andy, who took this photo, says there wasn't much left for sale. So maybe you call ahead before making a special trip…)

Per the sign:

"The East Village has been out retail home since 1988, and we've seen out neighborhood evolve from eclectic to trendy."

Also, local customers can "still enjoy Black Hound treats" via a delivery service from their Greenpoint bakery. You can also pick up orders by appointment there.

From their Facebook page Wednesday:

We’ll continue connecting with you through Facebook, emails, friends@blackhoundny.com, 800.344.4417, and www.blackhoundny.com. Thanks to our loyal customers and friends for your support!

And back to the sign, which states, "Looking ahead, we want to resume our retail presence in NYC and will seek investors to help us on this journey."

UPDATED 5:54 p.m.
Per our Facebook friends, Black Hound sold out of everything and closed around 5.

Previously on EV Grieve:
Black Hound New York closing Sunday after 26 years in the East Village (26 comments)

Black Hound New York closing Sunday after 26 years in the East Village

This is the official word this afternoon from the dessert/bake shop's Facebook page:

After 26 years, our East Village store will close this Sunday, March 9. But you can still enjoy your favorite Black Hound New York treats. For our NYC-based customers, you can order for pick-up by appointment at our Greenpoint bakery and for local messenger delivery. We’ll still be shipping with UPS throughout the continental USA. We hope to open another retail shop in NYC in the near future. We’ll continue connecting with you through Facebook, emails, friends@blackhoundny.com, 800.344.4417, and www.blackhoundny.com. Thanks to our loyal customers and friends for your support!

The shop is located at 170 Second Ave. near East 11th St.