At Neighborhoodr, Matt Rosen brings the news that scaffolding will be going up on the building at Avenue A and Seventh Street...
This means that the already-struggling Ray's Candy Store will be under cover of scaffolding the next five months or so.
As Rosen writes: "While an aesthetic improvement to the exterior of one’s building might be welcome on most occasions,
that the storefronts will now have to deal with scaffolding obstructing their entryways in the prime summer months in an already difficult environment for businesses in the area means they’re none too thrilled about the timing."It’s not just Ray’s store that is affected, as his building has a rather large footprint. I can’t imagine Yuca Bar is too happy —- might scaffolding preclude them from setting up outdoor seating? Again, not the best timing. Not the biggest nuisance, but
it certainly can’t be good for business…which is the last thing Ray or his neighbors need right now."
And this past Sunday morning outside Yuca...
[Top photo via
Neighborhoodr]