{"id":13503,"date":"2011-07-21T06:00:25","date_gmt":"2011-07-21T10:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/harlemcondolife.com\/?p=13503"},"modified":"2011-07-21T00:40:10","modified_gmt":"2011-07-21T04:40:10","slug":"mcmb-cleaners-still-in-harlem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/harlemcondolife.com\/?p=13503","title":{"rendered":"MCMB Cleaners Still In Harlem"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_13504\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13504\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/harlemcondolife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/mcmb-cleaners-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-13504\" title=\"MCMB Cleaners 1\" src=\"http:\/\/harlemcondolife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/mcmb-cleaners-1-e1311221632379.jpg?w=300\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"206\" srcset=\"http:\/\/harlemcondolife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/mcmb-cleaners-1-e1311221632379.jpg 1196w, http:\/\/harlemcondolife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/mcmb-cleaners-1-e1311221632379-300x206.jpg 300w, http:\/\/harlemcondolife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/mcmb-cleaners-1-e1311221632379-1024x706.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/harlemcondolife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/mcmb-cleaners-1-e1311221632379-800x551.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13504\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">MCMB Cleaners<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>By Icare4Harlem<\/p>\n<p>I remember when I first moved to Harlem, empty lots, vacant store fronts, and limited housing appeared to be the norm.\u00a0 The long time residents sure seemed to know where the hot spots were but being the newbie, I resorted to a trial and error approach.\u00a0 Some ventures were delightful finds, others, not so great.\u00a0 Frequently, a business would open and then, disappear without warning.\u00a0 So whenever I found an establishment that lived beyond the one month mark I made a note and attempted to become a loyal customer.<\/p>\n<p>One business that has maintained its existence is the MCMB Cleaners.\u00a0 From the first time I dropped off my dry cleaning to several years later, I have never been disappointed.\u00a0 My laundry has always been delivered as promised with good results.\u00a0 The staff has never lost or misplaced my order (which happened at another cleaner) and alterations were completed within a reasonable time frame.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13507\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13507\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/harlemcondolife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/mcmb-cleaners-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-13507\" title=\"MCMB Cleaners 2\" src=\"http:\/\/harlemcondolife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/mcmb-cleaners-2.jpg?w=225\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/harlemcondolife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/mcmb-cleaners-2.jpg 960w, http:\/\/harlemcondolife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/mcmb-cleaners-2-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/harlemcondolife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/mcmb-cleaners-2-768x1024.jpg 768w, http:\/\/harlemcondolife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/mcmb-cleaners-2-600x800.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13507\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Great Alterations<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Recently, I asked to have an alteration redone.\u00a0 Although the initial work was performed as requested, I changed my mind regarding the finished length of a garment.\u00a0 To my surprise the tailor, Alberto, did not charge me for the extra work.\u00a0 He stated that he wanted to make sure his customers were satisfied.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13506\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13506\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/harlemcondolife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/rolando.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-13506\" title=\"Rolando\" src=\"http:\/\/harlemcondolife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/rolando.jpg?w=300\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"http:\/\/harlemcondolife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/rolando.jpg 1280w, http:\/\/harlemcondolife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/rolando-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/harlemcondolife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/rolando-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/harlemcondolife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/rolando-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13506\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rolando<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I have only had positive experiences with this business.\u00a0 Along with the excellent service, I am always greeted by a warm and friendly staff.\u00a0 The first person you encounter is Rolando.\u00a0 His pleasant nature and willingness to accommodate you is not dependent on how often you drop off your cleaning.\u00a0 Behind the sewing machine is Alberto, who makes a point to stop what ever he is working on and welcomes you with a big smile and \u201cHello.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13505\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13505\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/harlemcondolife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/alberto.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-13505\" title=\"Alberto\" src=\"http:\/\/harlemcondolife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/alberto.jpg?w=300\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"http:\/\/harlemcondolife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/alberto.jpg 1280w, http:\/\/harlemcondolife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/alberto-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/harlemcondolife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/alberto-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/harlemcondolife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/alberto-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13505\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alberto<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As the neighborhood expands newer businesses have opened their doors but I will continue to patronize MCMB Cleaners.<\/p>\n<p>MCMB Cleaners<\/p>\n<p>2071 Frederick Douglass Blvd.<\/p>\n<p>New York, NY 10026<\/p>\n<p>(212) 749-1730<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Icare4Harlem I remember when I first moved to Harlem, empty lots, vacant store 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