Streetlevel: Northfork Bank for Clinton and Fulton
When we first got word last Spring a North Fork bank was slated for the former dance space at the southwest corner of Clinton and Fulton, we mentioned that there was some uncertainty surrounding bureaucratic approvals at the state level. Well, judging from the signs in the window, it looks like all the permits have…
When we first got word last Spring a North Fork bank was slated for the former dance space at the southwest corner of Clinton and Fulton, we mentioned that there was some uncertainty surrounding bureaucratic approvals at the state level. Well, judging from the signs in the window, it looks like all the permits have come through so residents of this corner of Clinton Hill will finally have an alternative to bodega ATMs.
Fulton Street to Get a Bank (Finally) [Brownstoner] GMAP
I sure can count how many banks there are in my area of Bushwick
I knew a bank was rumored to be in the works, but my heart still sank when I saw the signs confirming it. The bank’s presence may be an improvement for some who actually bank at North Fork, but not for others: if this bank intends to rip off cross-users $1.50, then what’s the difference between continuing to use the bodega (or continuing to make sure that you withdraw sufficient funds at their own bank to get you through the day/week/month).
No, the reason my heart sank was because I was hoping against hope that something decent would establish a presence: namely, a fresh, fresh, fresh groceries/produce shop! Something similar to Blue Apron or Garden of Eden – a store that sells a quality range of fruit, vegetables, baked goods, cheese, meats, and fish in a space that doesn’t smell like someone (or something) died in there three weeks ago. If the place happened to have an ATM (yes, even a fee-charging ATM), then that would kill two birds with one stone: another option for withdrawing cash AND supplying much-needed grocery goodies. But noooo – it’s yet another lousy, stinking bank. Dammit!!!
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=ATM
Along with opening the branch, North Fork applied to form a banking development district. You can got to the state banking department’s website if you’re interested in what that is all about, but I mention it because this area was designated by the state as being underserved. For someone to complain about the appearance of a bank — the first for blocks around as opposed to the three at one intersection that plague some neighborhoods — in this area is pretty ironic.
And what does it mean if you do ‘get it’
all this ATM talk has made me horny
(if u don’t get it, dont ask)
Or you could take out a couple hundred bucks at the beginning of the week and never go to an atm again.
But Americans are too lazy for that.
well, the J Condo does have a brand spankin’ new Chase in its ground floor
Ms. “Josephine jcondo resident”–why do you feel the need to state your place of residence? If you need to promote that fugly building, buy an ad.