A Dollar and a Dream
The tax preparation center on the corner of Flatbush and Beekman place moved not too long ago, once again leaving an expectant neighborhood anxious for the fate of the vacant space. The store is not open yet, but the disappointment can begin immediately. The space will be a 99-cent store.
This is probably going to lead to a price war with the 99-cent store next to Associated. A slash to 98 cents, then maybe 97 and then a suicidal cut all the way to 95 cents per item. If it gets that low, maybe I'll buy some light bulbs with a safety rating of "likely to explode."
a dollar and a dream deferred.
Posted by: Midwoody | March 31, 2008 at 07:58 PM
I just hope they didn't get a 10 year lease. If the landlords are paying attention to the happennings on Lincoln Rd, Parkside Ave, and Ocean Ave they should be looking for a bit snazzier commercial tenants.
Posted by: LM | April 01, 2008 at 12:12 PM
It is our impression from talking to some small business owners that a 10-year lease on Flatbush Avenue may be an endangered species, if not totally extinct.
Posted by: Charles Star | April 01, 2008 at 12:19 PM
Forget the exploding light bulbs--I want some toothpaste flavored with anti-freeze--mmmmm!
Posted by: Bob Marvin | April 01, 2008 at 07:37 PM
Argh! That is terribly disappointing!
Posted by: Art Tatum | April 02, 2008 at 03:20 PM
99 cent stores usually are short-term operations. Building owners lease to them for brief periods while they're waiting for a better tenant to come along.
Posted by: Adrian Lesher | April 13, 2008 at 10:18 PM