Dorian Gray opening, hiring

Here at the former Cannonau (previously Assenzio) space on East Fourth Street between Avenue A and Avenue B... new eatery-tavern combo coming soon. CB3 approved this transfer in September.

In case John Legend locks himself out

There's always a locksmith around when you need one.... On the gated driveway at 52E4, the 15 stories of condo on Fourth Street... where the Legend, Moby and others may or may not live...

Trickle down economics in action on Fourth Street

What follows is a dispatch from Bob Arihood....



It seems that shortly after 3 pm Thursday afternoon , two elderly female recyclers had some differences at the Key Food recycling facility on 4th st.. A recycling facility known for contentous recyclers . The stronger of the two females tossed the frail appearing , older female to the asphalt . Perhaps there was also an attempt to throw a bucket of something on the female who was thrown down . One can see a female demonstrating to a police officer such an act .



Police took the one female into custody , cuffing her and hauling her off to the 9th precinct . The other female was taken to hospital by ambulance .



2 hours later the recycling facility was closed . Several disappointed recyclers were seen passing the facility with the usual stuffed clear plastic bags full of recyclables . Other recyclers were seen in the area busily collecting more of the discarded East Village wealth that had trickled down to the street .

Tea Lounge opening on East Fourth Street

That long-vacant former Moroccan place on East Fourth Street between Avenue A and Avenue B has a new tenant...




Thanks to EV Grieve reader Collin Schwartz for the photos of the coming-soon Tea Lounge...

East Fourth Street will have to curb their enthusiasm Monday

Because....

Is the "best the East Village has to offer" worth the hike?

Here's a two (plus!) bedroom home at 125 E Fourth St. between First Avenue and Second Avenue that's new to the market... it's going for $825,000... take a look!





See if you can find what might be considered the catch for some people in the listing...

Magnificent and chic, this pre war beauty is the best the East Village has to offer. This spectacular renovation is worth every step of the sixth floor walk up. Flexible floor plan and attention to detail have created an unparalleled level of urban sophistication. Can be used as a three bedroom apartment or a two bedroom with a home office or seperate dining room. Enjoy your spectacular chefs kitchen featuring top of the line appliances including a Miele dishwasher, Sub Zero refrigerator and wine cooler. Gaze over the historic roof lines of neighboring 19th century tenement buildings while your south facing windows fill your apartment with generous sunlight. Gorgeous bathroom features original light fixtures and large claw foot tub with custom walnut vanity and cabinet, Jado faucet and glazed tiles. Apartment also features hi ceilings, ebonized oak floors, great closet space. Details galore, this apartment is a must see! Building offers laundry room, bike room and storage.

See for yourself Sunday during an open house from 1-2 p.m.

Two side-by-side townhouses on East Fourth Street await your renovation

There's a new listing for two townhouses at 326-328 E. Fourth St. between Avenue C and Avenue D... 12 bedrooms in the two homes... and both buildings are going for $4.6 million... According to the listing:

Extraordinary Opportunity. Two side by side townhouses that have 46 feet of street frontage and a 46 foot by 50 foot rear garden await your vision, dreams and renovation. Extensive original details throughout the townhouses. These properties will be delivered vacant, are currently over 7,000 square feet and come with an additional 10,000 square feet of air rights. Beautifully located across community gardens and on a charming block. This could also be a development site or for institutional use.

So, original details aside, someone will buy these to develop some high-end housing for that 10,000 square feet of air rights... and what about the current tenants...?

Also on this month's CB3 docket: Evolution

We continue to look over this month's massive CB3 SLA & DCA Licensing Committee agenda for Monday.

Of interest (at least to me, Jeremiah and Hunter-Gatherer perhaps!)

The new Evolution!



Hunter-Gatherer was told the following about the new Evolution this past June:

As I queried the construction worker regarding the future tenant he said, “evolution”.

“Really”, I said, “what’s the concept”?

“Flair”, he replied, “flipping bottles, fire tricks…you know, bringing a Las Vegas style bar to New York”.

Fine, fine — I'm there opening night! But according to the transfer: Evolution, 68 2nd Ave (alt/op/renovations/name change) (The Watering Hole of 2nd Ave Corp)

The Watering Hole? To douse the flames, perhaps? And will this mean another awning?

For further reading:
E4volution Mach II? (Hunter-Gatherer)

Previously.

Gunshots on Fourth Street and Avenue B Saturday afternoon

A readers reports hearing gunshots Saturday afternoon around 2 on Fourth Street between Avenue A and Avenue B. According to the reader, the police blocked off Fourth Street between Avenue B and Avenue C for several hours. Does anyone have further information?