This is likely part of a set for Boardwalk Empire, which has filmed on this very block. (We also saw a former Boardwalk Empire set earlier this month in Sunset Park.) It's certainly not an actual historic establishment, at any rate, although the fading painted sign at right (close-up) looks to be authentic, uncovered as these storefronts were being given a makeover. Check out the transformation of this block, especially the buildings just south of here, between January and August of last year.
Day 851
Hawthorne Garage and Livery
April 29th, 2014
So cool to see, and I loved seeing the Jan. and Aug. comparisons. Wonder what it’s like to live in a neighborhood with long term film sets around.