Demoliton prep continues on the west side of Third Avenue between 10th Street and 11th Street, where six buildings will come down in the months ahead.
As we first reported, a residential complex is expected to rise along this parcel — 50-64 Third Ave. (See the rendering here.)
Per previous reports, Kinsmen Property Group — a joint venture between State Building Group and another Toronto company, Madison Group — bought the walk-up buildings over the past three years, paying more than $60 million for the parcel.
Only one building will remain on the block after the demolition — 48 Third Ave., the 5-story property owned by Isfahany Realty Corp. on the northwest corner at 10th Street with Healthy Greens Gourmet in the retail space.
On Tuesday, workers were spotted removing the fire escape from the corner building at 11th Street, where Ainsworth was the last retail tenant in the space ... (thanks to Jacob Ford for these two shots)...
Meanwhile, plywood now covers the other vacant storefronts and entrances on the block...
... except for TLK by Tigerlily Kitchen at No. 58... which, despite the appearance of its neighbors, remains in business...A TLK rep told us that they are open and serving as usual. At this point, the rep said it is not clear how long they will be able to do so.
However, they are participating in the winter Restaurant Week (Jan. 16 – Feb. 4) with a special dinner prix fixe.
Hospitality veteran Michelle Morgan opened the restaurant featuring a healthy, Hong Kong-inspired menu in late 2021.
P.S.
Kotobuki closed in the fall at 56 Third Ave. ... the restaurant is still offering deliveries in the area and plans to open in a new space in the East Village. More here.