The ground floor of the building at the NW corner of Franklin and EP

DDC

Update. This actually looks to be the sales office for 762 Park Place, which is represented by Compass.

whynot_31

That makes sense, because it is a really small space:

Here's YIMBY's (ie Rebecca's) jabberings about 762 Park: http://newyorkyimby.com/2016/04/permits-filed-762-park-place-crown-heights.html

Here is our jabbering: http://www.brooklynian.com/discussion/45340/the-garages-and-warehouses-on-park-place-between-rogers-and-nostrand-are-going-away

whynot_31

Here's the first listings to hit the market: #5D - 762 Park Place $1,145,000   3 beds•2 baths•1,206 ft²	$1,145,000	3 beds	2 baths	1,206 ft²
#PH3 - 762 Park Place $995,000   2 beds•2 baths•915 ft²	$995,000	2 beds	2 baths	915 ft²
#2B - 762 Park Place $950,000   3 beds•2 baths•1,114 ft²	$950,000	3 beds	2 baths	1,114 ft²
#4C - 762 Park Place $875,000   2 beds•2 baths•976 ft²	$875,000	2 beds	2 baths	976 ft²
#3A - 762 Park Place $720,000   1 bed•1 bath•814 ft²  ...they are approaching the $1000 PSF mark	$720,000	1 bed	1 bath	814 ft²

whynot_31

Signs from the past have been removed.

goldemi1

NO!  That yogomoo sign should have been landmarked!

whynot_31

Compass wants people to believe it is worth $1.2 - 1.3 Billion.  http://therealdeal.com/2016/07/12/compass-wants-investors-to-believe-its-worth-1-3b/

...the wooden yogomoo sign had to go.

whynot_31

Compass is done with it, and it is once again for rent

http://www.loopnet.com/Listing/20224404/800A-Franklin-Ave-Brooklyn-NY/

whynot_31

In a move that should shock no one, the Beauty Supply store is now toast. http://www.loopnet.com/Listing/20293787/796-798-Franklin-Ave-Brooklyn-NY/

goldemi1

Couldn't successfully weave a business model that gelled with the neighborhood and got shellaced in the end

whynot_31

I hope no one wigs out.

whynot_31

https://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/off/6159062256.html

Marco555

Any sense of the money they're asking?

whynot_31

Looks like they would like $7k a month for the little 600 sq ft one with the arch. https://www.agorafy.com/listing/105311/800-Franklin-Avenue-Retail-for-Lease-Ground 800 Franklin, 798 Franklin, 796 Franklin

whynot_31

The other one has more street frontage and space (750 sq ft), but they are being coy and stating "negotiable". So, I'd bet they are looking for around $9k a month. If you had a non food use, you might get it for a little less. Seems like a bank of ATMs would be a good fit. http://www.cityfeet.com/cont/forlease/ln20293787/800-franklin-ave-brooklyn-ny-11238

whynot_31

I did a little snooping today and learned that the corner bodega's lease will be up "soon", which I interpret to mean within 1 year. The space will be able to utilize the front garden area, much like Dunkin Donuts does on the other side of Eastern Parkway. So, the landlord may keep their prices high to see if it is in their best interests to combine all 3 spaces. We could have the makings of a very nice restaurant/bar, with outdoor seating on our hands.

whynot_31

whynot_31

https://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/off/d/white-box-ready-to-go-right/6294054067.html

Marco555

whynot_31 said:

https://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/off/d/white-box-ready-to-go-right/6294054067.html

You'd think he'd at least use the correct spelling of the "neighborhood favorites." Also, Bagel Pub? Whyyy.

whynot_31

They seem open to a variety of tenants: "This storefront space would be prefect for any use including any retail usage, office, cafe, bar, restaurant, barber/salon/tattoo shop, etc. Please contact with any questions regarding usage"

Rick656

The line is out the door every Saturday and a Sunday at Bagel Pub. Those bagels are legit. Way better than Nagels.

Marco555

Rick656 said:

The line is out the door every Saturday and a Sunday at Bagel Pub. Those bagels are legit. Way better than Nagels.

Their bagels might be good but they also lack competition in the choose-your-own approach to sandwiches, salads, smoothies, and more. Service is consistently terrible and I am pained every time I go and support this badly run business that also overcharges. But, alas, it's the only option for that kind of food in the area, and I always hope that maybe, just maybe, they'll get my order right this time and/or I won't have to wait around for minimum 10 minutes...

whynot_31

I wonder if a slightly upscale sandwich chain, like Potbelly, would consider this location. https://www.potbelly.com I would likely patronize it.

pragmaticguy

There doesn't appear to be any plumbing in the store so whoever is going to build it out is going to have to spend big bucks to build bathroom, sinks, etc.

whynot_31

Yogo Moo had enough plumbing to create frozen yogurt, and presumably pass a DOH inspection.

Rick656

Marco555 said:

Rick656 said:

The line is out the door every Saturday and a Sunday at Bagel Pub. Those bagels are legit. Way better than Nagels.

Their bagels might be good but they also lack competition in the choose-your-own approach to sandwiches, salads, smoothies, and more. Service is consistently terrible and I am pained every time I go and support this badly run business that also overcharges. But, alas, it's the only option for that kind of food in the area, and I always hope that maybe, just maybe, they'll get my order right this time and/or I won't have to wait around for minimum 10 minutes...

True - the line is always out the door and it takes for ever if you order anything that has to be cooked. I bet Cocoa grinder will take some of their business since it seems like a pretty similar type of place.

whynot_31

Article about the bodega: https://medium.com/the-brooklyn-ink/against-the-odds-44bb815a32ea 802 Franklin

Rick656

Thanks. I always wondered how that place stayed in business when it’s shelves are mostly empty.

crownheightster

So, the store basically exists because of lotto tickets, which is basically a regressive tax on the dreams of the moderate and low-income people. Yeesh.

jong

If you're wondering how a bodega with limited inventory stays in business you didn't grow up in NYC

Vanderbilly

But also, rent-wise, taste-wise, retail competition-wise, we're not living in the same NYC that many people grew up in