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Another big box store bites the dust. After receiving reports from tipsters that Marshalls (located at 2182 Broadway and the corner of 78th Street) is set to shutter, we confirmed the last day for discount shopping will be March 25.
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If you’re guessing it’s the result of a company-wide shutdown (à la yesterday’s news announcing the closure of all Harmons Face Values locations), you’re mistaken. Apparently, the Upper West Side outpost is the only branch shutting its doors. An employee reached via phone noted that “due to problems in the building, [they] are closing for safety.”
Marshalls first opened on the UWS back in May 2014, arriving with a bang (and free hot dogs for customers) on the bottom of luxury rental building The Larstrand. The retailer spans four levels (with two underground), which are chock full of marked-down apparel items, accessories and homewares. They also offer a selection of toiletries, cosmetics and other knick-knacks (think party décor and snacks). Despite loyal fans who have successfully navigated the cramped escalators to seek out designer duds for less, numerous shoppers had notably negative experiences (just look at the wildly mixed bag of Yelp reviews).
While many derided the emergence of yet another chain store in the neighborhood, plenty of people consistently came from far and wide to get in on the sale action. Though the Marshalls team member was unable to share exactly how low prices will go, you can likely expect more markdowns in the lead-up to March.
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Marshalls shares the ground floor retail space with a CVS, which confirmed they will remain open as usual. We were unable to reach The Larstrand for comment.
Shortly after publishing this article, we received the following statement from Marshalls’ press department:
“Our Marshalls store at 2182 Broadway, New York, New York, is expected to close by March 25, 2023. We are always assessing and reviewing our real estate strategies, and our decision to close this store reflects that thinking. We are grateful for the loyalty of our New York customers and invite them to visit our nearby stores to continue to find great values, including the Marshalls on 6th Ave (Avenue of the Americas) and the T.J. Maxx on Columbus Avenue. To find the store nearest to them, customers can check our website at marshalls.com or call 1-800-627-7425.”
But it lent such old-world charm to the block?!?
There was so much shoplifting there several times a day. Always felt bad for those security guards. When will the laws change so stores can survive?
What laws would help stores survive? Do you mean the incredibly high commercial property rents? Have you lobbied your city council or state legislators about this?
What’s the safety issue?
Thanks to poor oversight and follow-through by NYC officials, 4 tree plots were removed and paved over during the construction of the Marshalls store at 2182 Broadway. A small fuss was made at the time and then the matter was brushed under the proverbial rug. Fines should have and still might be levied against the parent company and more importantly, before they vacate the area, Marshalls should be enjoined to restore those plots and fill them with trees in March 2023. No ifs, ands or buts, please. Where’s our Borough President, City Council members and State Assembly person when you need them?
Wondering why you think Marshall’s is responsible for the destroyed tree plots? Wouldn’t it be the owners of The Larstand-they’re the ones who built the building?
Marshalls did not erect the building, just rents the space, do why would you say they are responsible for the sidewalk and tree pits? The builder or construction company responsible for putting up the building our responsible for that.
I remember thinking that the HUGE expanse of sidewalk on the ground floor good for staging performance art. To just remove that many tree pits sounds hideous – perhaps shady, if you will and NOT in a good way. My dog and I will greatly miss shopping at Marshalls and dancing to the music piped through the store. (Now what will we do for therapy?)
I am curious about the heavy exhaust smell I’ve experienced on the upper floor of Marshalls near the public bathrooms and employee area(s). Maybe the loading dock or a garage it somehow connected. Very toxic smell, especially for employees.
finally someone used the correct terminology- tree pit
– plot sounds so morbid
I used to live in The Larstrand so I’m super curious what the issues were. Hope you’re able to find out more and give an update!
Making way for another “supertall” abomination, no doubt. All those 2 story buildings are just sitting ducks lined up for the demo crews. Awful!
Is the building about to collapse or what? More detail, please!
Does that mean The COmedy CLub will have to go to?
Saw a group of men go in the store with garbage bags and fill them up with merchandise. Store employees were well aware of what was happening.
“Store employees were well aware of what was happening.”
And?
Harmon’s Face Values is a Bed Bath and Beyond brand (“concept” in marketing lingo)… nothing to do with Marshalls, which is owned by TJ Maxx
While the store needs some repairs the owners don’t want to to spend the money since they lose a lot, especially last year due to shoplifting. They don’t report about 95 percent that takes place there because they don’t want any bad press if a ything happens between a minority and police or their security.
Wow.
Wow. Jjust wow.
If the building needs repairs, the building has to pay for it. Not a tenant like Marshall’s.
Not always, it all depends on the lease.. Look at Best Buy they had flooding last year or year before. They requested owner of building to fix the damage done to basement but building told them they had to do it themselves. Best buy refused to pay 1.4 million to repair so after their lease was over they closed their store. Marshall probably has a similar lease and they also refuse to pay for it. But they don’t want to admit that the main reason is because of theft.
The elevator frequently breaks down. Takes forever to repair it
Shoplifters paradise…no consequences.
Was just there Monday evening and on the bottom (main) floor of the store in the Men’s section, they had a tub on the ground capturing water from a leak in the ceiling. I looked up and there seemed to be pretty extensive water damage (a ring where the water had been leaking) on the ceiling above. Perhaps with that and other issues that have been reported in the comments, thats the part of the reason. Sad to see the store go really, I think they have great prices for their beauty products, esp. shampoo/conditioner and dog toys.
You know, if you are going to put “alleged building safety issues” in the clickbait headline, it would be helpful if you then actually alleged what they are.