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[Photo via EVG reader Patrick Reynolds]
We recently noticed workers cleaning up the empty retail spaces at 37 St. Mark's Place at Second Avenue. Workers even removed the "for lease" signs.
Perhaps there was a new retail tenant for the storefronts that previously housed a 7-Eleven, among other businesses.
Apparently a false alarm. The signs returned on Friday. The now spiffed-up space is still for lease.
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The clean look didn't last long. Overnight Friday, someone left a tribute to LES Jewels outside the former 7-Eleven…
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Meanwhile, work continues on the corner space… soon to be home to DF Mavens, a dairy-free ice cream shop…
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Previously on EV Grieve:
[Updated] Reader report: The 7-Eleven on St. Mark's Place has closed (48 comments)
A few more details about renting the former 7-Eleven space on St. Mark's Place