The FryGuys space is for rent on 2nd Street

A for-rent sign hangs in the front window at the now-closed FryGuys at 150 E. Second St. just east of Avenue A.

There isn't any mention of a closure or relocation on the shop's website or social media properties.

FryGuys, which served a variety of french fries and potato dishes, opened in September 2017.

The closure comes nearly three months after the sale of 24 Avenue A (aka 150 E. Second St.). The Sabet Group bought the building for $15.8 million, per public records.

According to the listing at Compass, the asking rent for the 400-square-foot space is $4,561.87 per month with $79,000 in key money.

An early look at FryGuysNYC coming soon to 2nd Street

Text and photos by Stacie Joy

Marco Lanuto and McKenzie Foster, East Village residents partnered in business and in life, plan on opening their 1970s-inspired retro fry shop FryGuysNYC with a touch of grit, glitter, rainbows and an affordable menu at 150 E. Second St. between Avenue A and Avenue B by the end of the year.



FryGuysNYC will sell meals for less than $10, with main courses such as fried chicken and brisket alongside a large variety of french fries and toppings. (The store also plans on offering dessert fries, such as caramel-infused tater tots with chocolate and sea salt, topped with marshmallow drizzle.)

The recently completed mural next to the storefront (formerly a short-lived vape shop, and prior to that, a Vietnamese sandwich shop) is by artist Theresa Kim, who works under the name Resa_Piece. The owners have given Kim a one-year residency at the shop. In addition, Mosaic Man Jim Power is set to decorate the storefront with his work, and plans are in place for a floor made out of old vinyl records and a ceiling hung with lighted disco balls.

The restaurant’s hours are to be determined, but Lanuto and Foster want to be open for breakfast through late-night snacking. They said they will eventually apply for a beer/wine license and offer $3 beers like PBR.