It looks like we spoke too soon! A neighbor on 11th Street sends in new photos of work being done today at the 7-Eleven at 170 Avenue A. It appears the shanty town-chic plywood facade has been partially removed in some areas and they are pouring a new sidewalk on the 11th Street side.
This “attractive new” 7-Eleven location is still without a franchisee and the monthly rent is believed to be $35,000.
“7-Eleven will provide attractive stores and bring new jobs, a franchise business opportunity and services to this part of town.”
– Margaret Chabris, spokeswoman for 7-Eleven
Collapsing construction site? Check!
Piles of garbage and debris? Check!
Crime-friendly environment? Check!
Attractive stores? …
East Village Residents Rally to Fight 7-Eleven’s Arrival [Convenience Store News]
Now that’s a window display! Is this an example of the attractive new stores 7-Eleven spokesperson Margaret Chabris has been carrying on about in the press? Let’s have a look, shall we? Two empty cups, two lonely bananas and two shrink-wrapped bagels baking in the hot afternoon sun. Mmm! And only $2! But first you’ll have to step over the garbage on the floor to get to this bargain breakfast!
Good work 7-Eleven!
No 7-Eleven 