business

Commission Aims To Cut Through The Red Tape Of Running A Small Business In NYC

Photo via Scott Stringer’s office [https://www.facebook.com/scottstringernyc/photos/pb.120941094708887.-2207520000.1444925670./679772205492437/?type=3&theater] The excitement and reward of opening a business in New York City can often take a backseat to the stress and frustration of dealing with bureaucratic red tape. To make

967 Coney Island Avenue

Max’s Chicken & Seafood On Coney Island Avenue Closed For Renovations

Photo via Karen [https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153009713402341&set=o.335119629863420&type=1] .Max’s Chicken & Seafood [/blog/food/maxs-chicken-seafood-opens-967-coney-island-avenue], the relatively new fast food restaurant at 967 Coney Island Avenue, by Newkirk Avenue, is closed for renovations, according to signs posted on the business. There also

Central Brooklyn

Opening Soon: Kettle & Thread On Church Avenue

We got pretty pumped when we saw Samanthafontneau [https://instagram.com/p/3_z3hDjacR/?taken-by=samanthafontneau] posted this glimpse into Kettle & Thread [https://www.facebook.com/kettleandthreadbrooklyn?fref=ts], the arts & crafts shop that will soon be opening [/blog/business/neighbor-open-arts-crafts-shop-cafe-garden-1219-church-avenue] at 1219 Church Avenue (between Argyle and Westminster Roads)

245 Prospect Park West

New Food Co-op Slated To Open At 825 Caton Avenue In March, Members Meeting This Monday

We love what the Flatbush Food Coop [http://flatbushfood.coop/] does for much of our community, but we know it can be a trek for some of our readers. If you live closer to the Parade Grounds, there’s going to be a new food co-op opening up near you

Real Estate

Former New York Brick Oven Pizza Space At 1502 Cortelyou Road Is Now For Sale

Here we go again. We’ve noticed “for sale” signs have sprung up in the windows of the New York Brick Oven Pizza building [/blog/business/new-york-brick-oven-pizza-closed-for-good-1504-cortelyou-road-is-now-for-rent] (1502 Cortelyou Road), continuing the saga of the building that was home to The Cornerstone [http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-cornerstone-brooklyn] bar, and

business

Pitas & Sticks Set To Open On 9th Street

If you’ve had a hankering for some Greek cuisine, we bring good news from 9th Street. Pitas & Sticks [http://pitasandsticks.com] owner John Stamos tells us that the new restaurant, taking over the Atomic Wings space [/blog/business/pitas-and-sticks-greek-restaurant-coming-to-9th-street] at 321 9th Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues), is

3007 fort hamilton parkway

At First Bite: Fina

We happened to be out of town this weekend when Fina [/tag/fina] (3007 Fort Hamilton Parkway between E 2nd and E 3rd Streets) first opened its doors to the public, but we are so lucky to have a group of neighbors who let us know it was time to

business

G&E 99 Cents Renovating 5th Avenue Store

We spotted paper over portions of G&E 99 Cents [http://www.parkslopeparents.com/3163_GE-99-CENT-HOUSEWARES-DISCOUNT-STORE.html] , located on 5th Avenue (between 14th and 15th Streets), so we popped in to see what was going on. An employee behind the counter said that they’re renovating the space, and though

7th Avenue

Ditmas Park Toy Space Closing, But 7th Ave Store Will Remain Open

You may have heard some scuttlebutt lately that Toy Space [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Toy-Space-NY/172995162760114] will soon be closing their doors. Luckily for those of us here in the Slope, it’s the location at 1410 Cortelyou Road that is closing in March. The store at 426 7th

7th Avenue

367 7th Avenue On The Market For Almost $3.5 Million

Have you ever found yourself wondering what sits behind the gated commercial space at the corner of 7th Avenue and 11th Street? Now’s your chance to take a peek, because the building is up for sale [http://www.idealpropertiesgroup.com/listing/136934/367_7th_Avenue] and hosting an open

beauty

Find Cuts For The Whole Family At LeonOla Hair Salon

LeonOla Hair Salon [http://www.leonola.com/default.html] (453 7th Avenue, between 15th and 16th Street) celebrated their grand opening this month, joining neighbors Slope Suds [http://slopesuds.com/], Salon Bohemia [http://www.salonbohemia.com/], La Belle Unisex [http://www.yelp.com/biz/la-belle-unisex-brooklyn], and From Head to Toe

burgers

Checkers Opens On 3rd Avenue And 15th Street

Have you been down to 3rd Avenue lately? Looks like Checkers [http://www.checkers.com] (552 3rd Avenue, between 14th and 15th Street) is officially here. The sign out front says that the fast food joint is open seven days a week, from 10am to 3am, and the online menu

business

Get Your Green On: Stoop Juice Opens on 7th Today

Growing up in a world where chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, corn, and beans are considered a beautifully balanced meal, Dr. Pepper is free-flowing, and peach cobbler is healthy because, let’s be real, it has fruit in it, makes it difficult to sometimes move beyond foods that are already

7th Avenue

Friend’s Pizza Cafe for Sale

In other real estate news, Friend’s Pizza Café [http://www.friendspizzacafeinc.com/index.html] (487 7th Avenue) is up for sale [http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/bfd/3464509372.html]: > Great turn key opportunity. All equipment and stock included in the sale price. Indoor seating for 28-30, outdoor garden seats

buildings department

Public Advocate To Sue Mayor For Data On Small Businesses-Related Fines

Source: pubadvocate.nyc.govSeveral local businesses routinely express frustration to Sheepshead Bites about the number of fines the city has doled out, whether it be for trash, health inspections or obscure signage regulations. And, according to the complaints we get, it seems inspectors of businesses are unfamiliar with many of

business

Yes Cleaners Closes Up Shop

Yes Cleaners at 482 Kings Highway has laundered its last shirt. Unfortunately, the neighborhood dry cleaner has closed. Readers, who do you recommend for the dry cleaning around this neck of the woods?

book mark shoppe

Learn The Art Of The Startup At St. Anselm Thursday, November 3

Would you like to be your own boss? The St. Anselm Workforce Ministry in partnership with the Brooklyn Economic Development Corporation is presenting a free workshop for entrepreneurs looking to open their own business or expand an existing one. The event, billed as How to Start a Business and Stay

bread

T & D Bakery: Irish Soda Bread – The Bite

Photo by Laura FernandezWelcome back to The Bite [/tag/the-bite/], Sheepshead Bites’ weekly column where we explore the foodstuffs of Sheepshead Bay. Each week we’ll check out a different offering from one of the many restaurants, delis, food carts, bakeries, butchers, fish mongers, or grocers in our neighborhood. If

Banking

Chase: Resistance Is Futile, A Cabbie Rants Again…

What is up with Chase Bank? Is it just me or is it spreading like a virus through the city? Everywhere I turn in Sheepshead Bay and the surrounding area is another Chase Bank. Normally this might be considered a good thing, but I don’t think so. It was