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Is that by any chance on Metropolitan Ave in Brooklyn?
Nope, that storefront is on Driggs Ave, between N 7th and N 8th. I know because I live directly across the street, and see people photographing it all the time. I just sat in the doorway the other day to eat some pizza.
This photo has so much character and I am sure it has a few stories to tell.
I agree with Natali, this photo has lived many lives!!!
Beautiful!!
i love this.