They are in a very awkward stage, in which they have not yet invested enough in renovations to attract the St John's Marketplace demographic, yet are still very dependent on people who shop for 40s and cigarettes late at night and in the very early morning.
They know they can't satisfy both groups.
They know the St John's Marketplace demographic is the future, yet they lack the capital and the courage to make the leap.
To my knowledge, they remain open 24 hours. Once they completely switch over, they will be able to reduce their hours to 7 AM - 11 PM.
Vegetables were not available for long, and now the operator is telling people walking by that everything must go. It sounds like the store will be gone by Jan 1. ...despite their best efforts to adapt to the neighborhood's changing means and preferences.
United Deli now closed. I suspect this would be a great location for a bar/restaurant. ...especially if other storefronts close and are able to be combined as a result of the rehauling.
I admittedly almost never shopped there, but I'm really bummed about this. Mainly because their renovation (oddly, removing alcohol after being OK selling it for such a long time?) was done so recently--they must have lost a lot of money. Does anyone know where the guys went?
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The closest 7-11 to us is on Atlantic, near Brooklyn Ave
http://www.propertyshark.com/mason/Property/175934/1381-Atlantic-Ave-Brooklyn-NY-11216/
It is kind of a far walk for a Slurpee, but I have done it.
I am pleased to report that today, a large, ugly, ancient, filthy reach-in chest freezer has been moved to the curb.
The interior upgrade of the store fixtures and merchandise has begun
Unfortunately this doesn't look like a St. John's marketplace renovation. More like lipstick on a pig.
They have a big wood board covering one of the glass panels. Vandals broke the glass. This is why we can't have nice things.
Yup.
They are in a very awkward stage, in which they have not yet invested enough in renovations to attract the St John's Marketplace demographic, yet are still very dependent on people who shop for 40s and cigarettes late at night and in the very early morning.
They know they can't satisfy both groups.
They know the St John's Marketplace demographic is the future, yet they lack the capital and the courage to make the leap.
To my knowledge, they remain open 24 hours. Once they completely switch over, they will be able to reduce their hours to 7 AM - 11 PM.
New Awning Up:
Just a few years ago:
A new upscale market is rumored to be in the works for 810 Washington, and my outlook is not positive for the proprietors of United.
http://www.brooklynian.com/discussion/38020/will-810-washington-ever-become-anything#Item_34