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Well then! EVG reader Riley McCormick spotted this brand-new signage today in the long-tempty corner space on Avenue A and East Fifth Street.

Likely just an alleged wacky ad for the Bartrendr app.

Still, the sign gives you pregnant pause.

Updated

Here's a longer view of the corner... Gestations!



And for added impact — a State Liquor Authority notice...



We'll reach out to the broker for more info on the space... The ads originally stated no bars or restaurants, per the landlord's wishes...

There is also a Facebook page...

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Heh.

Spotted along Avenue A yesterday.

Previously.

Today in 'Pardon our Appearance' signs

Outside the Standard East Village on Cooper Square ... "Pardon our appearance improvements underway" at the fire hydrant someone is painting...



Photos by EVG Fire Hydrant Correspondent Derek Berg...

'Spring Sales Event' continues this September at Synergy Fitness Clubs

As the sign here on East 14th Street near Second Avenue says, "Hurry Sale Ends Soon."

Man new to area looking for a friend via flyers

‏@CuriousJLuis spotted this flyer yesterday on East Sixth Street near Avenue A.

Say hello to Charles.

According to the flyer:

"I'm sick and tired of this. I just want a friend.

No, not even that. Just someone who can tolerate me for 10 minutes."

I just moved into the area on 6th and A.

I'll be around the neighborhood, but I work a really demanding job as a consultant, so I won't always be available. Weekends work best if you put it on my calendar.

If you see me, please, just say hi."

We don't know if this is a gag of some kind … or a legitimate attempt to make some friends. (There isn't any contact info here.) Someone who looked like Charles was spotted hanging the flyer.

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Spotted on Avenue B ...photo by Andrew Adam Newman on Ave C...

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An EVG reader spotted the above flyer on East Sixth Street between Avenue B and Avenue C ...

For "no charge," the the videographer will "help you make a short video to relay your message." Examples listed include "You need to level with your parents about something. You need to tell your buddy his breath stinks. Maybe you've loved someone for a long time in secret?"

Also, helpfully — "This is not a joke."

The 'stop the rooftop noise' signs return on East 10th Street

The signs returned here along East 10th Street between Fourth Avenue and Third Avenue this past weekend ... in several shapes and sizes...





We last spotted this flyer/sticker campaign in April (read that post here) ... as far as we know, the signs date back to June 2010 ... so we can celebrate four years of rooftop noise here then.

A warning about (or for?) dog nappers

EVG reader Melissa Elledge spotted this warning sign on East Eighth Street and Avenue B.

Has there been an outbreak of dog thefts of late?

Talk about 'ghost' signage!

Have you looked at the claims on this "office space for lease" sign that recently went up at 92 St. Mark's Place just east of First Avenue?

• "Real see-thru windows!"

• "Dry!"

• "Real walls!"

• "Three doors!!" (Why does this get two exclamation points?)

And the best:

• "No ghosts!"

So there's likely no chance that bodies will come bursting up in this space, FYI.

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EVG reader MP spotted this outside Mudspot Café on East Ninth Street this morning.

[Helpful background]

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@evgrieve Seen at 1st Ave/9th St. Not sure I want to know what's in that concrete. pic.twitter.com/AEX62gJXJy

— Academy Records NYC (@AcademyRecords) June 12, 2014

Another flyer campaign to 'stop the rooftop noise' at 84 E. 10th St.

These signs are up along East 10th Street between Fourth Avenue and Third Avenue … (we also spotted some on Third Avenue…) …





Here's a look at the recently remodeled 84 E. 10th St. …



And the helpful arrow points out where the roof likely is…



Seriously, though … there have been complaints about rooftop noise here dating back to June 2010 … before the building got the makeover…

According to a listing that we spotted for No. 84 in March 2013, there is only one residential unit here … (the 2-bedroom space was asking $7,500). The amenities included "a huge private roof deck."

Help Wanted sign of the day

Spotted outside m2m on Third Avenue at East 11th Street…

Spring has sprung ... a leak

... at the Organic Grill on First Avenue... heh.

Photo via EVG contributor Derek Berg

[Updated] Reminders: Avenue A closed today; RIP tree

[Photo from last weekend]

Hey, Avenue A will be closed between East Fourth Street and East Seventh Street from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and tomorrow. (Curious if the Avenue will actually be closed for all those listed hours.)

Con Ed is installing a new transformer or something at the substation between Fifth Street and Sixth Street.

The flashing signs up on the Avenue suggest that motorists use an alternate route, which is NOT through Tompkins Square Park. As for cyclists, you can ride on the sidewalk like you normally do. (OMG! Kidding! Jeez!)

On a more serious note, EVG reader Tin Can On 5th noted the removal of the last tree on Avenue A alongside the substation …



Not sure if the tree came down because of this weekend's work … or if the tree was diseased.

Updated 10:11 a.m.

One of the cranes on A is right where the tree used to be…



Previously on EV Grieve:
A reminder not to drive on Avenue A next weekend

A reminder not to drive on Avenue A next weekend

You probably noticed the arrival of these yesterday at strategic points along Avenue A (and assorted side streets) … We were hopeful that they'd display some sort of welcome sign (use your creativity!)…



But they are a notice about a closure...



Next Saturday AND Sunday, Avenue A will be closed between East Fourth Street and East Seventh Street from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. So, "Use alternative route."

We heard something about Con Ed installing new transformers at the substation between Fifth Street and Sixth Street.

Hey, have you guys seen Sabrina's bear coat?

Spotted on Third Avenue at East 13th Street… Dang.







Well, it does sounds rediculous, Sabrina, but we hope you get your bear coat back. As you said, it brought joy to the people, as does this sign.

Ad changer on the loose!

In recent days someone has taken a Sharpie (or whatever) to various ads around the neighborhood… providing some social commentary…


[Photo via ‏@MeredithJM]

… and pop-cultural observations…

A 'Dear Super' letter: One way to find a new apartment

An EVG reader who lives on East Eighth Street between Avenue B and Avenue C sent along this "Dear Super" note affixed to the front door of an apartment building.

As you can see, the apartment hunter is reaching right out to the super — skipping those busybody middlepeople like brokers! — for help securing a "quieter one bedroom or large loft studio" to move to.

The apartment hunter does a fine job of presenting him- or herself — "very clean, reliable, keep a beautiful apartment with pride."

Anyway, what an old-fashioned way to find an apartment. Perhaps it might just work? Hard to say! My super always ignores my notes. "We do not have any hot water again…"