The former home of Astor Wines and Spirits for over half a century on the corner of Astor Place at Lafayette St which was replaced by a Walgreens in 2006 now sits vacant for over a year.
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On 3rd Avenue between 9th St and 10th St a Duane Reade expanded pushing out long standing small businesses like East Village Cheese. It now sits vacant taking up almost the entire block front.
At the base of Stewart House this strip running from 9th to 10th Streets on the East side of Broadway has housed Halstead, Douglas Elliman, and Wells Fargo. Now the entire block front is vacant, as well as half the block on the West side of Broadway.