tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post539388973467110611..comments2024-03-27T05:56:36.051-04:00Comments on H A R L E M + B E S P O K E: ☞ SHOP: More Vacant Retail at 215 West 125thUlysseshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00817576268296958520noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post-24926996698118998952012-03-30T10:21:04.145-04:002012-03-30T10:21:04.145-04:00Thanks for the scoop, abelive! Funny how I work in...Thanks for the scoop, abelive! Funny how I work in the building and I didn't know. That explains all the thumping I hear. I think that's a good fit since the now relocated Sydenham clinic used to be on the second floor. Regarding McDonald's I do agree that it met some community need but not at the cost of everything else that was wrong with it. The lines moved atrociously slow. Plus I think that since the closing of the old OTB next door, that McDonald's location became the de facto hub of way too much drama and ghettoness. I do miss being able to go next door for a quick coffee but there are already enough McDonald's on 125th St which are probably more profitable in the smaller spaces. I am very excited about what would occupy the vacant space.CityDwellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10474081046017310286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post-21006074426639970292012-03-30T08:26:07.687-04:002012-03-30T08:26:07.687-04:00This McDonalds served more than fast food, it was ...This McDonalds served more than fast food, it was a meet up for some locals, often more senior, who would discuss politics, share humor and each others company. Some folks made this a regular spot to read the newspaper and relax, some would even bring food obtained elsewhere and enjoy a clean table. Sometimes it would attract troubled individuals and along with it he usual drama. This might sound a little “ghetto” and not in the interest of McDonald’s bottom line, but it was serving a community purpose of more than burgers and fries, this McDonalds will be missed by many.westsiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01054880627414562052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post-43750127465079463092012-03-29T12:38:04.566-04:002012-03-29T12:38:04.566-04:00If I remember correctly my doctor's office (Ma...If I remember correctly my doctor's office (Manhattan Physician's Group, http://mpgcares.com/) is planning to relocate this summer to this building from their location on 152nd and Amsterdam.<br /><br />http://newyorkrealestate.citybizlist.com/18/2011/6/8/EmblemHealth-Co.-HIP-Signs-Lease-For-Retail-Office-Space-at-215-W.-125th-St.aspxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post-89918366019837446732012-03-29T12:38:02.804-04:002012-03-29T12:38:02.804-04:00There's obviously demand for McDonalds on 125t...There's obviously demand for McDonalds on 125th Street, but the space was too big. By the standards of a typical McDonalds in Manhattan it was a really large location. But other than the peak of meal times, it was never full. Consider that other times most of the business is takeout. It probably didn't pull in much more money than the tiny McDonalds "Express" location on 125th just east of Lenox, despite the fact that the rent on that one is probably a fraction of it. So it makes sense for them to abandon this one.tacony palmyranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post-71747801954582552292012-03-29T10:01:38.771-04:002012-03-29T10:01:38.771-04:00There's no reason to have two McDonald's l...There's no reason to have two McDonald's locations within two blocks. Good riddance.Frenchnoreply@blogger.com