by Emma Davey Home goods store Burson & Reynolds (649 Manhattan Ave.) announced on Instagram that it would close after ten years in Greenpoint.
“It was a difficult decision, but the landlord doesn’t want to renew our lease and I haven’t been able to find anything affordable,” the announcement reads in part.
The store stocked everything needed to make a home cozy—textiles, pillows, blankets, kitchen supplies, candles, among other products. With a wide selection of cards and…
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Just bought a gift there the other day! Also joined forces with this shop to give out Halloween candy in 2023. Lovely place; I will miss it.
Im sure greed is to blame but at some point, there needs to be an investigation as to the real cause of these small businesses leaving