South Slope Renaissance? We'll See.
Yesterday the Sun had an article about how the soon-to-open Union Market on 7th Avenue between 12th and 13th streets means the South Slope isn’t going to be playing second fiddle to the more recognized area to the north for much longer. We’re not sure we totally buy the argument, though. On the one hand,…
Yesterday the Sun had an article about how the soon-to-open Union Market on 7th Avenue between 12th and 13th streets means the South Slope isn’t going to be playing second fiddle to the more recognized area to the north for much longer. We’re not sure we totally buy the argument, though. On the one hand, home values in the area seem to be doing fine and dandy, and we’re sure that retail newcomers like Union Market and Beer Table are going to thrive. On the other hand, there are plenty of storefronts (especially on 7th) that are sitting empty, and a number of retail brokers have told us landlords are asking too much for their spaces and that anything south of 9th is still a distant second choice for most businesses scoping out the Slope. We think the real story is that the area’s retail is going to continue to develop at a slower pace than it did on, say, flashy Fifth Ave.—and, you know, that isn’t necessarily a bad thing.
New Supermarket Signals Change in South Park Slope [NY Sun]
11:46 – I think you are the retard, unless you are quoting yourself!
11:33, stroller mom? Or just the voice on American language?
11:24 I am American you lame retard!
Another watering down of the term “genius.”
11:24, ahem, I would refrain from using the term “mum” when calling out anyone as pretentious you poseur. And if you’re British, I don’t much care. You’re in AMERICA now, speak AMERICAN. Or just back where you came from and leave “your nabe” to those who were there before YOU and find your arrival equally as annoying.
Another factor in the “rennaisance” (if that is what it is) may be the emergence of the public schools in the South Slope. PS 107 has been well established and highly regarded for several years. Now, PS 10 is apparently being sought out by families from throughout the Slope and other parts of Brooklyn. (10 people were expected for a recent tour at PS 10 for prospective parents. About 70 showed up.)
11:25 – Don’t forget about the German place that shows late night movies on Sunday’s or Bar 44? on 15th which has open mike sessions every other night.
Another genius Gabby post.
The South Slope has for the last 3-4 years had a more sophisticated (but more limited)assortment of retail and restaurants than the more established parts of the Slope. It’s like the Slope’s cool, younger brother — much closer in vibe to parts of 5th Ave. (I’d take Bird, Rare Device, Applewood, Grab, Little D, Anthony’s, Bagel Hole over much of what resides up 7th Ave any day.)