By HarlemGal
The wait is over! Best Yet Market has opened its doors in Harlem on Frederick Douglass Blvd. between 118th and 119th Street. They opened up officially on February 4th. I went to take a quick look at the place today and from what I saw…the place is very nice! It has two levels [...]
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Harlem’s Best Yet Market is starting to look its best
February 5, 2010 · 8 Comments
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Harlem condo receives FHA approval, Park Central taking calls
February 5, 2010 · Leave a Comment
By HarlemGal
There seems to be plenty of condo activity happening along our favorite boulevard in Harlem, i.e. Frederick Douglass Blvd!
We received notice, along with every other site, that 2280 FDB, a new residential development in Harlem, has been FHA approved. Yeah! Good for them.
Then as you walk south, you will see a new condo being [...]
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759: Boy Scouts of Harlem special screening
January 29, 2010 · 2 Comments
By HarlemGal
Almost a year ago, HarlemCondoLife told you about a documentary called 759: Boy Scouts of Harlem. In our review, we gave it a thumbs up and encouraged everyone to go see the film. If you have not seen it, an opportunity is approaching.
To celebrate the 100th Birthday of the Boy Scouts of America, Docwatchers [...]
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Harlem’s Sylvia’s Restaurant to provide home delivery in February
January 25, 2010 · 3 Comments
By HarlemGal
I read the news in Crain’s, a New York business publication, announcing that Slyvia’s Restaurant, Harlem’s touristy soul food hangout and a political platform for wanna be candidates, will be offering home delivery in February. That is great news and a positive development for locals according to Slyvia’s peers in Harlem. I spoke with [...]
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The Winery in Harlem is moving
January 16, 2010 · 4 Comments
By HarlemGal
Due to a change in rent and needing more space, The Winery, which is currently located at Frederick Douglass Blvd. between 116th and 117th Street, is moving to 257 West 116th Street. Work is happening now on the new space in order for the move to be completed in about a week. Product offering [...]
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More room for dining at Harlem’s Lolita’s
January 15, 2010 · 2 Comments
By HarlemGal
Not too long ago, I was craving tostadas and Mexican corn on the cob so I headed to Lolita’s on Lenox Avenue and 113th Street. When I went in I noticed the place was full since the only area to sit is in a narrow space you see right when you walk in or [...]
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Will Harlem be the next location for a Marcus Samuelsson restaurant?
January 7, 2010 · 5 Comments
By HarlemGal
After a little hiatus from blogging, it’s nice to return to posting with some interesting tidbits that could potentially impact Harlem’s restaurant scene. There are rumors floating around online that famous chef and Harlem resident Marcus Samuelsson maybe opening a new restaurant…in Harlem.
Could Marcus want to give MOJO or Zomas or Melba’s some competition [...]
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The Discovery Channel’s Construction Intervention is Just Wingin It in Harlem
January 7, 2010 · 5 Comments
By HarlemGal
I was walking along Frederick Douglass Blvd. this evening (Thursday) and I could not help but notice a ton of c-stands with giant lights, a van full of camera men and a boat load of construction workers at 118th and FDB! I asked the still photographer on site and one of the construction workers [...]
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Occupants seen in Adam Clayton Powell/Central Park North corner building?
December 14, 2009 · Leave a Comment
By HarlemGal
A reader recently informed us that folks have been seen moving into the northeast corner building on Adam Clayton Powell and Central Park North. I went by there today and there are signs of occupancy of life in the building. There are blinds hanging inside a couple of apartments.
We are guessing that this building [...]
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Sting performs to a sold out crowd at Harlem’s St. John the Divine, Only U.S. stop
December 9, 2009 · 3 Comments
By HarlemGal
The largest gothic cathedral in the United States was a musical haven to rock star Sting and a sea of international musicians last night. Sting, who is performing two sold out shows December 8th and 9th at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, played songs from his latest album [...]
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Stills from Sting’s performance at Harlem’s St. John the Divine
December 9, 2009 · 1 Comment
Photos by Harlemgal. For a complete review on Sting performing at St. John the Divine, click here!
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UPDATE: Best Yet starts to provide sneak peak of Harlem store
December 5, 2009 · Leave a Comment
By Harlemgal A reader tipped us off to the latest happenings with Best Yet in the SoHa Bldg at 118th Street and Frederick Douglass Blvd. Based on the information below, Best Yet is moving along and they appear to want to keep the community in the loop…and so does one of HarlemCondoLife’s readers. [...]
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Fela! on Broadway, musical elements on Harlem’s 116th Street
December 1, 2009 · Leave a Comment
By HarlemGal
On 116th Street from Frederick Douglass Blvd to Lenox Avenue, there is always African music playing throughout the various stores. The music plays just right, not loud. It’s pleasant enough to where you notice and say to yourself, is that Fela! music I hear? If you live or have walked [...]
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Holiday trees available on Harlem’s Cathedral Parkway
November 29, 2009 · 5 Comments
By HarlemGal
I have lived in Harlem for several years now and never have I seen holiday trees for sale at the base of Morningside Park, right on Cathedral Parkway between Manhattan Avenue and Columbus Avenue. I saw workers setting up and unloading various sizes of trees right after Thanksgiving. I believe this is a first [...]
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Harlem business owners unite in The Power of One
November 28, 2009 · Leave a Comment
By HarlemGal
One is not the loneliest number that you’ll ever choose, according to several independent Harlem business owners. Maybe in the famous song by Three Dog Night it is? However, it is quite the opposite for those behind The Power of One, a bold, economic action plan spearheaded by Harlem business owners who have come together [...]
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Precious will make you cry
November 27, 2009 · Leave a Comment
By HarlemGal
I finally went to go see the movie Precious over the holiday weekend and all I can say is “go see it.” I thought the entire film was excellent from start to finish. However, I under estimated the power of the subject matter and how it would affect me. I read all the [...]
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Harlem’s Lenox Lounge turns 70
November 10, 2009 · Leave a Comment
By HarlemGal
On November 11, 1939 a jazz institution was born on 288 Lenox Avenue. On Wednesday, the Lenox Lounge, the long standing and well known jazz bar, is marking its 70th anniversary! But do not uncork the champaign bottle just yet. The Lenox Lounge has something big planned in honor of turning the big 70. [...]
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UPDATE:Lowdown on East Harlem’s Costco
November 9, 2009 · 5 Comments
Update: We just learned this morning from The Daily News that Costco will be selling a bevy of high end goods, such as Cartier watches for a whopping $15,000. Wow!
By HarlemGal
We decided to follow up with our contact at Costco to double confirm they are moving forward with their plans to open on November 12 [...]
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Special offer for Harlem residents and Dreamgirls
November 6, 2009 · 1 Comment
By HarlemGal
The Apollo Theater was canvassing the Harlem streets this week informing locals about their special offer to see a live musical performance of Dreamgirls. According to their flyer, Harlem residents and employees can purchase tickets for as low as $18.50 starting November 6th. If you are interested in seeing Dreamgirls on stage at [...]
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Sting set to perform at Harlem’s St. John the Divine
November 3, 2009 · 3 Comments
By HarlemGal
What do Sting and the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine have in common? The answer: December 8th and 9th. That’s when Sting will be in concert at St. John the Divine located in West Harlem. According to Sting’s website, he will be performing two exclusive concerts in West Harlem then in celebration of [...]
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Former NBC ER doctor runs through Harlem
November 1, 2009 · Leave a Comment
By HarlemGal
I snapped several photos today of all those amazing runners from the NYC Marathon. However, I caught one celeb by accident that I wanted to share with you. Do you remember Anthony Edwards?
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Halloween Pumpkin Sail Harlem Meer
October 30, 2009 · 3 Comments
By HarlemGal
On October 25, we went to Central Park’s Halloween Parade and Pumpkin Sail. I believe it’s an annual event held late afternoon along Harlem Meer. If you have never attended, we recommend it – especially for families with children. It was a lot of fun. Seeing all the little tots in their costume was [...]
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NYC election driving opening of Frederick Douglass Circle?
October 26, 2009 · 13 Comments
By HarlemGal
The upcoming New York City election is potentially now driving the opening of the long awaited Frederick Douglass Circle at the base of Central Harlem! That is what I was told today by some of the workers at the site. Apparently people will be able to access the Circle by then, but no grand [...]
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Harlem’s Frederick Douglass Blvd gaining another restaurant
October 26, 2009 · 9 Comments
By HarlemGal
American cuisine will be offered in the space pictured above and the chef creating and serving up those meals will bring experience from Eleven Madison and Chanterelle, according to the co-owner of this new restaurant space. This new restaurant will be located on Frederick Douglass Blvd between 112th and 113th Street. The opening date and [...]
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Harlem Yoga Studio is born
October 25, 2009 · 4 Comments
By HarlemGal
If you are looking to practice that downward facing dog or warrior pose right here in Harlem, well look no further. Harlem Yoga Studio has arrived. It’s just three weeks old. They have a big open space and are already offering various levels of yoga classes at different times throughout the week. If you’re [...]
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Street Tree Planting in Harlem
October 23, 2009 · 7 Comments
By HarlemGal
I was walking along 113th Street between Frederick Douglass Blvd and Adam Clayton Powell today; and I spotted City workers jackhammering away the sidewalk on the North side of the street. I asked the workers what was going on and they said they are planting a ton of trees. Ten to 11 trees they [...]
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Costco Store opening November 12
October 21, 2009 · 13 Comments
By HarlemGal
To follow up on our post from April, we contacted Costco directly to ask them when they plan to open up their store in East Harlem. Their representative responded with: “We have a location opening scheduled for November 12th in Manhattan.” That’s not far away – folks! Will you go to East River Plaza [...]
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Happy Anniversary to Harlem’s Bebenoir
October 17, 2009 · Leave a Comment
By HarlemGal
Benenoir is celebrating their two year anniversary today. That’s wonderful news! HarlemCondoLife says congratulations and may there be many more anniversaries to come!
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Doctors, Deli’s and 111 Central Park North
October 14, 2009 · 2 Comments
By HarlemGal
I walked to the 2/3 subway stop today at 110th Street and Central Park North and noticed half of the retail space is gone at 111 Central Park North. HarlemCondoLife told you about Doctor Diego moving in to that space, and there had been a lot of chatter online about a McDonalds going there [...]
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Best Yet coming to Harlem’s SoHa
October 8, 2009 · 21 Comments
By HarlemGal
It’s a rumor no more! Best Yet is coming to Harlem and it will be in the SoHa building on Frederick Douglass Blvd between 118th and 119th Street.
And thanks to a reader for giving us the heads up. Much appreciated. Now the big question I have is…when will they open for business? Hopefully it [...]
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Harlem’s HOAST begins soon
October 1, 2009 · Leave a Comment
By HarlemGal
If you don’t have any plans the weekend of October 10, we have a recommendation for you. Take a ride uptown on the A, C, B, D or 2/3 and check out the Harlem Open Artist Studio Tour, also known as HOAST. HOAST is having their fifth annual walking tour of Harlem artist studios, [...]
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Harlem Globetrotters on The Amazing Race court
September 29, 2009 · Leave a Comment
By HarlemGal
Did anyone watch the season premiere of The Amazing Race on CBS, Sunday September 27th? One of the teams competing for the big prize are Herbert Lang and Nathaniel Lofton, two members of the Harlem Globetrotters.
From what I saw on the tube this past Sunday, they have some serious potential to win it. First, who [...]
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New construction underway in Harlem
September 28, 2009 · 8 Comments
By HarlemGal
In June, we posted about how we saw early signs of new construction starting, i.e. the big drill. Well, it looks like it’s official. At 2080 Frederick Douglass Blvd, between 112th and 113th Streets, the permit signs are up and stapled to the plywood! If it’s condos they are building here, it’s a great [...]
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Where to hang in Harlem, NY Times style
September 20, 2009 · Leave a Comment
By HarlemGal
As a Harlemite, I get tickled pink when I see The New York Times feature our neighborhood…again. They featured some excellent places to hang out in this weekend’s edition, however let’s not forget there is a ton more in our fabulous neighborhood of Harlem to visit than the Times mentions. They could have referenced Nectar [...]
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Tarp down at Frederick Douglass Circle
September 19, 2009 · 4 Comments
By HarlemGal
From this photo it looks like our circle at the intersection of 110th Street and Frederick Douglass Blvd is ready with the exception of the sculpture! All I can say is “it’s about time” and as a Harlemite I am ready to visit the circle!
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In memory…
September 11, 2009 · Leave a Comment
By HarlemGal
I can’t believe it’s been eight years since that day. Wow. Has anything changed since then? For me, it would take countless hours to answer that question. What do you think? For now, I just want to post these pictures and think of those that were lost…..
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Fashion’s Night Out Uptown in Harlem
September 6, 2009 · Leave a Comment
By HarlemGal,
HarlemCondoLife received a nice shout out from the wonderful done and informative HarlemOneStop about NYC Fashions’s Night Out, the global initiative spearheaded by Vogue magazine. The event is Thursday, September 10th from 6pm-9pm at The Dwyer Cultural Center located at 258 St. Nicholas Avenue at 123rd Street.
HCL is attending this event because its presenting [...]
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Mojo featured in American Express and NBC Universal’s Shine A Light
August 31, 2009 · 2 Comments
By HarlemGal
Thanks to one of HarlemCondoLife’s readers, they have shared with us the final video piece that was being filmed a few weeks back at Mojo, Harlem’s hip restaurant located at 119th Street and St. Nicholas. Check out the video below. The whole place looks red hot in the video and it turns out it is [...]
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UPDATE:New National Parks book to benefit General Grant National Memorial
August 25, 2009 · Leave a Comment
By HarlemGal
HarlemCondoLife attended the official book launch of The National Parks: Our American Landscape. We wanted to see exactly what this book entailed since a portion of the proceeds are going to National Parks. The entire evening ended up being more than we expected. First, we learned that a book about National Parks had not [...]
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N Boutique T-shirt says “Harlem is the new Black”
August 25, 2009 · 1 Comment
By HarlemGal
N Harlem New York is starting their pre-publicity for its fall opening on Lenox Avenue. They are offering customers the opportunity to purchase their “Harlem is the new Black” t-shirt in advance of the opening. Click here for details.
As for the trademark, “Harlem is the new Black,” I like it! It is very similar [...]
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Harlem and Supermodel Chanel Iman together in fashion shoot
August 18, 2009 · 1 Comment
By HarlemGal
If you want to see Harlem’s iconic sights, such as beautiful row houses or the Cotton Club or Lenox Lounge, and a gorgeous supermodel together in print, go purchase the 2009 September issue of Harper’s Bazaar. The fashion magazine features Harlem and Chanel Iman in a spread called “Fashion and All That Jazz.”
In my [...]
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Questan’s is officially open
August 15, 2009 · 2 Comments
By HarlemGal
Harlem has another dining option and its seafood! Questan’s is officially open. The first night of business was this past Thursday.
Here is the lowdown on availability: the kitchen is open from 5-10 PM seven days a week and take out/delivery is available until 2 AM Monday through Wednesday, 3 AM from Thursday through Saturday. [...]
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UPDATE:Filming spotted at Harlem’s Mojo
August 11, 2009 · 7 Comments
By HarlemGal
Update: Thanks to a reader of HarlemCondoLife the film crew in front of Mojo Monday night was in fact American Express. We also contacted Amex. According to Joanna Lambert, a spokesperson with Amex, she said in an email “they were filming in Harlem yesterday for an exciting project they will be launching in the [...]
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The New York Times features Central Harlem
August 7, 2009 · 3 Comments
By HarlemGal
I have been living in Central Harlem for about five years now and when I see a newspaper feature my community I get very excited. I immediately share these types of clips with my family back in the Southwest or friends in Washington, D.C or abroad…and now with you to say “hey, take [...]
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N Boutique relocating to Lenox Avenue
August 2, 2009 · 3 Comments
By HarlemGal
As we and several other blogs reported awhile back, N Boutique is relocating in Harlem. They recently notified their customers in an email announcing their new location, which is 171 Lenox Avenue. Good news for shoppers who do not want to trek downtown for fun and chic clothing!
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Calling Doctor Diego in Harlem
July 17, 2009 · 10 Comments
By HarlemGal
Tienes un headache, sore throat or the flu? Well, look no further! Doctor Diego has arrived in Harlem on the ground floor of 111 Central Park North. According to his website, Dr. Diego hablan en espanol and does home visits. Que suave! Pero what insurance does he take?
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Kudos to Damaa Bell for responding to NY Times article on Harlem
July 8, 2009 · 6 Comments
By HarlemGal
I just want to give a shout out to Damaa Bell for writing an insightful, well thought out response regarding a recent article in The NY Times about Harlem and the real estate market.
THANK YOU Damaa Bell. Click here to read her article.
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Long lines at MJ public memorial in Harlem
June 30, 2009 · Leave a Comment
By HarlemGal
HarlemCondoLife went to go check out the scene early at The Apollo Theater for the Michael Jackson public memorial. Based on these photos provided by Austin2Harlem, HCL’s new guest blogger, the lines are wrapped around the corner on 125th!
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Apollo Theater holding MJ public memorial
June 30, 2009 · Leave a Comment
By HarlemGal
Fans will be allowed into The Apollo Theater today from 2:15 to 8:30 PM to remember the “King of Pop.” Fans will be able to leave flowers and memorabilia at the foot of the Apollo stage. If you are interested in attending, better hurry up and take the A train to 125th Street. According [...]
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Big drill translates to future Harlem condo?
June 21, 2009 · 3 Comments
By HarlemGal
I was walking down Frederick Douglass Blvd recently and low and behold, what did I see? I saw a big drill in one of the empty lots we posted about a few weeks back. Generally when there is a drill like the one in the photo that means a developer or real estate [...]
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Short dresses are the fashion look at The Apollo’s 75th anniversary celebration
June 12, 2009 · Leave a Comment
By HarlemGal
While some major blogs are covering The Real Housewives of New York’s Bethenny Frankel and her wardrobe malfunction at The Apollo Theater’s 75th Anniversary Gala, HarlemCondoLife, who had inside access to the gala and after party, can happily attest that many women at the event looked very sharp and classy in their fashionable attire. [...]
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Jaime, Mariah, Prince honor entertainment’s best at The Apollo’s 75th anniversary gala
June 9, 2009 · 3 Comments
By HarlemGal
HarlemCondoLife was exclusively inside at the 75th anniversary celebration of The Apollo Theater where they honored the likes of Quincy Jones, Bill and Camille Crosby, and Patti Labelle.
The entire program was fabulous from start to finish. The production and local talent they featured were top notch. Chanj and Zaccheus Denwiddie were the local talent [...]
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Italian cuisine soon coming to Central Harlem
May 29, 2009 · 2 Comments
By HarlemGal
At the corner of 117th Street and Frederick Douglass Boulevard, a new restaurant is slowly coming to life and our prediction of Frederick Douglass Blvd (between 110th Street and 125th) becoming “the restaurant row” of Harlem is inching its way toward reality. Workers are on site every day hammering and painting away to ensure [...]
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Bebenoir Midnight Sale
May 26, 2009 · Leave a Comment
By HarlemGal
Need some cool clothing ware for the summer? Or an outfit to hang out at Mojo or 67 Orange? If the answer is yes, you may want to head to Bebenoir this weekend. They are having a midnight sale. If your not sure what to buy I recommend the t-shirts with the [...]
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Another Harlem church siding with the real estate gods?
May 17, 2009 · Leave a Comment
By HarlemGal
Okay….what’s up with the church on Manhattan Ave between 115th and 116th Street? It appears that this place of worship has decided – by choice I hope – to side with the real estate gods. They have a for sale sign out in front! From my understanding, this place of worship is not the [...]
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Another Quality Dry Cleaner opens in Harlem
May 16, 2009 · Leave a Comment
By HarlemGal
On my way to Chase Bank, I noticed that Quality Dry Cleaner was having their Grand Opening today for its new location on Frederick Douglass Blvd between 116th and 117th Street. I met the owner and he said “they have been in business in Harlem for more than ten years with another location on [...]
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