Comments on: Two New York City Stores Confirmed

By: CB

CB — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:39:11 +0000

While I would not be surprised if an Apple Store opened in Williamsburg, the three sites mentioned in Brooklyn are actually quite far from Williamsburg. Albee Square is in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn. One Hanson Place is the Williamsburgh Bank building, but is actually at the intersection of Downtown Brooklyn, Fort Greene and Park Slope. The Municiple Building is also in Downtown Brooklyn, on the border of Brooklyn Heights.

By: Cedric Brown

Cedric Brown — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:25:15 +0000

I need to add that my prior post is based on Street Viev in Google Maps.

By: Cedric Brown

Cedric Brown — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:22:11 +0000

I’ve kinda have to agree with John. With the possible exception of Adams Street, I don’t see much there there, no wonder the Dodgers headed west.

By: John

John — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 03:16:33 +0000

Gary: Tough to say. Williamsburg is a hip neighborhood with a lot of artsy, young people, cool bars and restaurants. On top of that, there have been a lot of luxury condos going up in the last few years, so before the real estate slowdown, a lot of affluent people with disposable income were flocking to the neighborhood. Still, Williamsburg’s retail scene is dominated by small, independent boutiques, so it’s kinda hard for me to picture Apple nestled in with them.

By: John

John — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 02:06:39 +0000

When it comes to NYC-related speculation about Apple, the “journalists” of the NY Post don’t know their heads from their rear ends. As a longtime resident of Brooklyn, I can tell you that Albee Square, One Hanson and 345 Adams aren’t anywhere near Williamsburg. They’re all close to the downtown Brooklyn area and are very “downmarket” retail areas. They’re not the kind of place that Apple would even think about opening a store. [IFO -- Any ideas on location?]

By: Jason

Jason — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 01:58:17 +0000

Staten Island was the first NYC store not on Manhattan. [IFO -- Oops! Corrected.]