Photos and reporting by Stacie Joy
Updated 2/26: Unfortunately, the deal for a new Gizmo space fell through, and Rosa and Hossein are searching again for a new space. Details here.
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After 32 years in business on First Avenue, Gizmo will relocate at the end of February.
Owner Hossein Amid (below) said that his rent has increased at 160 First Ave. between Ninth Street and 10th Street to a point where he can no longer afford it.
Amid is considering two smaller spaces, either on 10th Street between First Avenue and Second Avenue or 14th Street between First Avenue and Second Avenue.
"Staying on the Avenue is too expensive," he said. "We are downsizing, a smaller store, but still in the neighborhood."
Meanwhile, there are some sales at the shop packed with fabrics, notions and thread. They also offer sewing machine repair services.
Gizmo is usually open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and closed on Sundays. Phone: (212) 477-2773.
