One of the few remaining Central Harlem buildings with painted signage from a century ago appears to be getting a new store at street level. The corner shop at 2391 FDB/8th Avenue and 128th Street had notable liquor signs up but the truly interesting historic element was the faded grocer sign painted on the brick wall (top photo). Walking by the corner shop this week, one will notice that the front facade has been demoed and it appears that something new might be showing up. According to DOB permits, it seems that the old liquor store will be replaced by a small grocer or deli, so life is now imitating art.
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