by Geoff Cobb 
Manhattan Avenue retail is in the midst of a rapid transition and very soon the avenue will be completely transformed into something totally different. Although there are some stores that have been on the avenue for my entire quarter-century in Greenpoint, a new breed of business is emerging, pushing out older established businesses and giving the avenue a new feel. As we reach the end of 2018,…
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Yes it sure has changed for me. I left Greenpoint in 1962. Lived first at 655 Manhattan Avenue, then 794, lastly at 134 Noble street.
Thanks for the info. Actually the possible “world record holder” for the oldest store in Greenpoint until a few yrs ago was Josephs Dept store on Manhattan Ave near app. Eagle Street. I talked to the fourth or fifth generation of the family and he sold out to a developer where a bldg. is currently going up. The man told me 1894 is the date given when they opened the store.
The other “big famous store no longer”. was Hoenigs at Kent and Manhattan that outfitted every catholic school child for first communion, confirmation etc. Ironically the owners were Jewish.
I miss Mazur store , it was the best in Greenpoint to my taste. The bacon, flaki,kabanos etc. I would love to go and shop again. Hope they still around in different location.would love to visit and taste their product again.
Mazur could be coming back! They painted the building white and stenciled the word Mazur on the side. 922 Manhattan Avenue.