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September 11, 2009

StreetLevel: Home Furnishings Store for the South Slope

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The turnover-heavy stretch of 7th Avenue near 15th Street is getting another new shop: Word comes via Ideal Properties Group that a home furnishings store called Homebody is scheduled to open in the small space next to Vespa Salon in early November. The storefront was previously leased by the short-lived boutique Closet Couture. GMAP




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I'm impressed with the new stuff that's been coming to 7th Avenue lately. Getting rid of the crap we don't need (100 children's stores and overpriced women's boutiques) and bringing in new things that would seem to have more potential for success.

A bunch of my neighbors have been talking about how surprised they are that even during this terrible recession, 5th and 7th Avenues seem to be prospering with new and better things opening practically every few weeks.

We attribute this to the fact that Park Slope (and I'm sure other BK neighborhoods) have transitioned into places where people prefer now to shop closer to home instead of going into Manhattan.

Posted by: 11217 at September 11, 2009 2:09 PM

There are many shuttered retail stores further south on 5th Avenue -- 18th Street to 21st Street. It's a golden opportunity for a forward thinking capitalized entrepreneur since as of now, except for a bounty of coffee shops, it's a relative desert for good shopping of any kind -- provisions, clothing, home furnishings, restaurants, etc. etc. yet the critical mass is there. I wish everyday something would open up.

Posted by: Bsquared at September 11, 2009 2:44 PM

I hope they do well, problem is down there there's so little foot traffic. There's a nice high-end consignment shop there, I bought Mrs D something, they had a ton of Manolo whatever they are shoes.

Posted by: denton at September 11, 2009 3:26 PM

Denton,

Where is that consignment shop you mention and do you know if it sells menswear as well?

Posted by: 11217 at September 11, 2009 4:35 PM

11217, http://www.buymae.com/

No men's stuff.

Posted by: denton at September 11, 2009 5:03 PM

I have a friend who is a fashion queen, overhear a couple of girls in the subway talking about how they wanted Manolo Blotnick shoes like the ladies of Sex in the City. He was rolling on the floor.

Most of these small stores are operating by the skin of their teeth. If they make it, it's a good sign for the economy on the whole. Good luck to all of them.

Posted by: Montrose Morris at September 11, 2009 5:56 PM

"I'm impressed with the new stuff that's been coming to 7th Avenue lately."

Agreed, but I'd love to find out what is sustainable besides more eateries and kids shops...wait, those have all closed!

How about another nail salon or dry cleaners...harumph!

Posted by: Action Jackson at September 11, 2009 6:39 PM

"There are many shuttered retail stores further south on 5th Avenue -- 18th Street to 21st Street."

Yes, but not when the local community may not want to/or be able to support higher end stores...though most folks want those storefront's open...and with stuff they need. Another botanica they don't.

Posted by: Action Jackson at September 11, 2009 6:40 PM

Hey Denton and MM -- not that it matters much, but the shoes are Manolo BLAHNIKS. LOL!

Posted by: Brooklynista at September 11, 2009 10:10 PM

I know that, girl! I was pointing out the ignorance of the encounter. Blotnicks!

Posted by: Montrose Morris at September 12, 2009 12:04 AM

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