It Took A While, But Work On Former Bonafide Deli Space Almost Completed

Back in September 2010, work began on the charming store that once housed the former Bonafide Delicatessen at 404 Henry Street. The space was being transformed into an eating and drinking establishment according to permits from the NYC Department of Building. In addition, the entire storefront was being replaced, which, this being Cobble Hill, meant that the Landmarks Commission had to approve of the work.

However, the project quickly ran into problems with the D.O.B. when it was determined that the work being done was contrary to the documents filed with the agency.

A Stop Work Order was issued almost immediately and several violations were noted.

However, the S.W.O. was rescinded in January and it appears that progress has been made since then. The scaffolding has been removed recently, revealing the new 'historically correct' storefront. I must say, it looks amazing.

Does anyone know what type of restaurant will occupy the space once all the work is completed?

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Work Begins At Former Bonafide Delicatessen On Henry Street In Cobble Hill

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Work Begins At Former Bonafide Delicatessen On Henry Street In Cobble Hill

Photos Above Courtesy Of Reader M.P.

Taken early on Tuesday morning

The two pictures above were sent to me yesterday morning by reader M.P., who simply wrote " The sign is coming down today."

She was referring to the wonderfully decorative white and green sign over the Bonafore delicatessen at the corner of Henry and Baltic Street near PS 29, which has been closed for quite a while now. Wanting to check it out, I grabbed my camera and headed over there by lunch time. By then, the sign had been removed and dumped into the back of a pick-up truck.

Back in September, it was reported that a new sandwich place was going to move into the space.

Bonafide, meanwhile, lives on at Bonafide II at 118 Kane Street.

At Lunchtime:

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