1622 Newkirk Avenue Being Renovated

A neighbor wrote to us the other day after seeing work underway at 1622 Newkirk Avenue, the hair salon and former nail spot between E 16th and E 17th Streets alternately called Beauty Fair or Eva Nails.

One of the workers on site said the store was being renovated–which is curious, considering a woman in the shop told us several months ago during research for an article that business was so slow, she had no nail technicians anymore, and considering the new shops (Milk & Honey, Coffee Mob, Crown Fried Chicken & Coffee Shop, El Paso Mexican Grill) popping up along Newkirk Avenue recently. Oh, and because there are no current DOB permits for 1622.

We’re going to keep an eye on the space, but have you seen any indications of something moving in or out lately?