Wednesday, December 31, 2014

21 Classic NYC Spots That Closed Forever In 2014

New York, I love you, but you’re bringing me down. This post is going to be a bummer unless you really like luxury condos and frozen yogurt.


5Pointz, 45–46 Davis Street in Long Island City


5Pointz, 45–46 Davis Street in Long Island City


One of the world's great graffiti meccas was demolished and will be replaced with two apartment towers.


Forsaken Fotos / Via Flickr: 55229469@N07


Roseland Ballroom, 239 West 52nd Street in Midtown


Roseland Ballroom, 239 West 52nd Street in Midtown


Name a famous musician, and the odds are very good that they performed at this massive Midtown venue at some point. The building has been demolished, and will be used for a 50-story mixed-use development.


The Zender Agenda / Via Flickr: rogerzmusic


Kim's Video & Music


Kim's Video & Music


Kim's was once a thriving chain that catered to the discerning tastes of New York's coolest music nerds and film junkies, but its final outpost closed this summer. It didn't go under because business was bad, but rather that the rent was raised by the landlord.


Eden, Janine, and Jim / Via Flickr: edenpictures


Pearl Paint, 308 Canal Street in Chinatown


Pearl Paint, 308 Canal Street in Chinatown


This massive art supply store was shut down in the spring, and the owner of the building is looking to turn it into luxury condos.


Tom Patalano / Via Flickr: tpatalano




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