Furniture store Nova Zembla [117 Atlantic Avenue] will be closing its doors for good on March 31 after 11 years at that location. Owner Tommy Safian writes on the store’s website:
While I am proud of the success Nova Zembla has had, the long hours and physically demanding work have taken their toll. To cite one example, I am long overdue for an operation to repair a torn rotator cuff that will prevent me from lifting anything for 6 months – a difficult restriction when operating a furniture store.
More importantly, having a child has changed my perspectives and priorities, and I want to pursue a new career that allows me to spend more quality time with my family.
Nooooo! It’s such a cute store and I hate to see it go. That being said, I must admit that I’m pretty excited to check out the liquidation sale.
Ha. Love your use of sarcastic quotes around “liquidation pricing.” (Or maybe that’s just me projecting sarcasm…)
My girlfriend and I used to refer to this store as “the overpriced furniture store”.
You and your girlfriend should move to Yorkville and shop at Ikea.
Last I heard, Ikea was still in business. (OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH SNAP!)
Like I said, move to Yorkville. Or better yet Murray Hill. I think you would be much more comfortable there.
You might be more comfortable in Bithlo. Even better, you should move to Bithlo.