The Palace on Nostrand seeks royalty

As per @crownheightser

"So, last week I saw a ton of sheetrock being moved into the 713-723 "Palace" building at Nostrand and Sterling. Workers said that they were fixing up the place to be rented, and doing a lot of repairs to the basement systems, walls, and ceilings. I think the owner is fixing up the place with hopes of a serious renter."

https://www.agorafy.com/listing/124732/713-723-Nostrand-Avenue-Retail-for-Lease-2nd-Floor

Previously, this location was the site of a nightclub for high school age kids: http://brooklynian.com/discussion/37971/police-activity-nostrand-and-park-place-3-28-2013#latest

What about a gym, like a planet fitness on the top floor.  Or a great loft apt(s).

I would *kill* for an affordable gym in that location. Our neighborhood desperately needs one. 

If it had an elevator, a large medical practice might be interested.

I was thinking...maybe Tribeca Pediatrics? 

whynot_31 said:

If it had an elevator, a large medical practice might be interested.

The space could also quickly become a coworking site.

Some bathrooms, some cubicles, a lot of wifi and tada

Cool looking facade. Anybody know the history?

Here you go @Flatfix

http://forgotten-ny.com/2015/07/treea-cotta-palace-crown-heights/

Ha! It was built as a billards and bowling Academy! Just before the depression hit.

Past performance is not a guarantee of future results...

Small storefronts by Tinto now vacant and for rent.

The corner store with the green awning (Song's Fruits and Vegetables) is now closed:  http://www.brooklynian.com/discussion/comment/572600#Comment_572600

bummer.  I liked that place, also made that corner a little bit more dynamic and interesting looking.

First floor corner space (formerly Song's) is in process of becoming upscale grocer. Might be larger footprint.

BTW, did Tinto's close?

@whynot_31 No, Tinto is still open. I grabbed a cup of coffee from there this afternoon.

Name of grocer: Organic Valley. Signage going up today.

Might open within a week.

The gates were up last time I walked by - it's a big space! Big row of freezers/coolers for a cold foods section along the back wall, shelves, what looks like a pretty well-equipped deli counter against the wall closest the window with a big blackboard above it for specials. The shelves were in place but nothing was stocked yet. Sweet young kid in there (maybe 9/10 years old) told me they plan to open next week.

Last night, they had stocked the shelves with non-perishables. So, yes, opening is not far away at all.

two new delis on this corner & unfortunately for me neither seem to have beer. boo.

I kind of hate the Thunder Deli. Why does their garish sign have to BLINK all night long, too?

Thunder Deli: http://www.brooklynian.com/discussion/47432/bodega-at-725-nostrand-and-sterling-bites-the-dust I can't say I have been in, but Thunder deli does not seem like it carries vegetables. I suspect Organic Valley will have some.

Gourmet potato chip mart now open.

I am incredibly disappointed in Organic Valley Food Mart. They have a nice array of organic, local, and bougie dry goods, including flours, beans, honey, etc, which is okay. But their fresh food is pitiful. Small selection, produce in bad shape. Compared to Song's, which had great produce and an almost entirely healthful food selection, Organic Valley is a real downgrade to me.

Their fancy potato chip collection is pretty stellar.

Maybe the fresh selection is small, but I really dig this store. Lots of great stuff.

I guess it decided not to take on Blueberry Farm and Wholesome