As expected, the interior is pretty bombed out at the former Puppy's Leather Outlet but some workers had been seen inside taking measurements. We never looked at the signage out front before but noticed that that it was a shop for large sizes with a motto of "Eat what you want...then come see Puppy..." We have not heard any more updates on the new design of planned residential tower and hotel so it appears that all the activity might be just preliminary measuring of the shop interiors.
I don't understand the empty store fronts on 125th. I have stood in huge lines at the Marshalls, Old Navy, and H&M. These stores don't seem to be hurting for business. Why not a TJ Max, Home Goods, Ross, Burlington,anything?we may not like the idea of being over run by discount box stores but the reality is, these stores are busy. They appeal to the old residents, the new residents, and the tourists.
ReplyDeleteCJS, agreed, 125th could support more retail. The current big box model seems to be the multi floor concrete plaza with parking garage like the Gateway Center in the Bronx or the East River Plaza on 117th street. These plazas thankfully draw the big box stores away from the likes of 125th street leaving 125th available for mom and pop stores. Personally I would like to see a Trader Joes and Barnes and Nobel on 125th Street.
ReplyDeleteThat Puppies sign is AMAZING! I really hope someone salvages it.
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