It appears that a new pharmacy is coming to Avenue U between Bragg and Brigham Streets. Almost completed, my guess is that this is a Walgreens, based on the design and materials. Additionally, it looks very similar to the Walgreens that opened less than two months ago on Coney Island Avenue and Avenue W, featured on Sheepshead Bites.
According to the Department of Buildings, a parking lot with 27 spaces will be provided. Due to a recent text amendment by the Department of City Planning, this parking lot must be landscaped.
Although I wish more “neighborhood serving” businesses would come to the area, it is understandable that in this economic climate only large corporations and franchises would be financially able to open a new store.
Ave W not Ave U.
No, thats Ave U, lol, don’t tell me they’re putting one up on W too!
It is Avenue U – it forks in road and runs that little stretch south of the actual Avenue U. When I was there taking photos I was surprised as well…seemed odd to have two parallel streets with the same name. I also got VERY dirty looks from the construction crew working on site…oh well.
Lisa. Beachwalker was referring to the error in your original post on the subject. The Walgreens on Coney Island Ave. is near Ave. W, not Ave. U.
Thanks for the note! I have changed this in the post…