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March 4, 2008

StreetLevel: Laundromat for Myrtle

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Most of the retail news along Myrtle Avenue over the past couple years has been strictly of the gentrifying sort: restaurants, wine shops, boutiques. Which is why we were a little surprised to see this decidedly un-upscale laundromat announcing its grand opening at the corner of Myrtle and Hall. Word is that the proprietors are the former owners of the Chinese restaurant that used to occupy the space. GMAP




Posted by Brownstoner at 2:25 PM | Comments (17)
Categories: Clinton Hill, Streetlevel

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I really think the block needs a Marc Jacobs.

Posted by: guest at March 4, 2008 2:54 PM

Isn't that the guy from yesterday.

http://www.brownstoner.com/brownstoner/archives/2008/03/house_of_the_da_459.php

Posted by: funstraw at March 4, 2008 3:08 PM

collections?

Posted by: guest at March 4, 2008 3:09 PM

I think my only problem with this place is that its coin operated. I used to live in park slope and their was a place called Kleen Machine and the machines were all operated by cards....a much better system. just a thought.

Posted by: guest at March 4, 2008 3:53 PM

Coin Operated=More chance for underreporting cash revenues on income taxes.

Cards make it easier to audit, resulting in a higher tax liability.

Posted by: guest at March 4, 2008 4:04 PM

When I own a laundromat, it's going to be coin-operated.

Posted by: guest at March 4, 2008 4:13 PM

guest 4:13, do you need a patner?
lol

Posted by: guest at March 4, 2008 4:28 PM

The only thing decidedly downscale about this place is the fact that it *is* a laundromat. But as laundromats go, this one looks nice on the inside. I mean, despite all the gentrification, the hood is full of Pratt students and plenty of folks who don't have washers, so why not?

It should, however, serve microbrews. ;)

Posted by: Rehab at March 4, 2008 5:01 PM

I bet the people who rent the apts next to it are happy. Shorter walk to laundromat. It is a service and its good to have besides new restaurants and stores. Lets not forget that not all the renters are blessed with washer & dryer in the unit.

Posted by: guest at March 4, 2008 5:08 PM

I dont see laundrymats as a sign of ungentrification. Its like saying pizza places are a sign of ungentrification.

Posted by: guest at March 4, 2008 5:28 PM

catering to the gentrifiers.

Posted by: guest at March 4, 2008 5:41 PM

Hey 4:28, I've already got a partner. But thanks.

Posted by: guest at March 4, 2008 6:04 PM

Such a shame.
Should have been a bank.

We need more banks.
Not enough banks.

Posted by: guest at March 4, 2008 8:38 PM

dont get your dirty panties all in a bunch.. laundrymats were around before "gentrifers"

Posted by: guest at March 4, 2008 9:42 PM

I heard that rich people never wash their clothes.

Posted by: Santa at March 5, 2008 8:21 AM

banks = landromat

Posted by: guest at March 5, 2008 12:24 PM

such a shame dragon garden closed down...

used to be the best sweet and sour chicken around.

and the woman was so nice and sweet too (not sour)..

hopefully she's still around.

Posted by: guest at March 6, 2008 9:29 AM

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