Storefront on 7th between union and president

does anyone know what's going on with the storefront on 7th? the one that burned down years ago, where to vegetable market was, and zuzu's petals? there's a fence up and apparently they're tearing down the building. what's coming? luxury condos, i hope.

i was told "a petco" or some other "petstore"

originally i thought ace supermarket was taking over that space, but i think i misunderstood...they are just renovating the space they are in and another business on the block told me the info about the petstore...

not sure i trust the petco thing, but would be interested if anyone else knows anything...

and this is apparently what it's going to look like as it was approved by landmarks:

http://www.brownstoner.com/brownstoner/archives/2010/01/plans_finalized.php

originally it was to have a second story, but the developer abandoned those plans i suppose because of financing. you can see what it would have looked like here:

http://www.brownstoner.com/brownstoner/archives/2008/11/big_plans_for_7.php

it seems small for a petco. i guess we'll see.

another pet store? a chain, no less? brilliant.

As always, I'll note that we could use another cel-phone joint.

I hope it's a nail salon! There's no nail salon at that precise address right now, and god knows it's too far to walk next door or wherever to find another one. Maybe a nail salon/cell phone store/bank with only ATM's and no actual people, ideally with a broken door that locks you in and a constant squealing sound that lasts for days and days. That would solve all our problems at once!

lnelson wrote: I hope it's a nail salon! There's no nail salon at that precise address right now, and god knows it's too far to walk next door or wherever to find another one. Maybe a nail salon/cell phone store/bank with only ATM's and no actual people, ideally with a broken door that locks you in and a constant squealing sound that lasts for days and days. That would solve all our problems at once!

These are all outstanding suggestions; let me add that a realtor would also be a breath of fresh air.

lnelson and drano-
stop making out in the lobby. get a room.

I'm hoping it's a high-end pet BOUTIQUE.

Enough people! Everyone knows that this block needs a fair to middling quality mexican restaurant.

or one more bahn mi place.