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New York City Neighborhood Storefronts

January 17, 2022

Ideal Hosiery on Grand Street in the Lower East Side since 1965. ©Elizabeth Holmes

A Connection to Our Past

When I photograph a neighborhood I like to explore the local mom-and-pop storefronts because they are the heart and soul of a community.

Storefronts that have survived over time are a link to a neighborhood’s past. These local shops with their unique signage and colorful facades add to the character, fabric and spirit of a community, creating a sense of place.

Here are photographs I have taken of some of my favorite New York City storefronts.

Albanese Meats & Poultry Market on Elizabeth Street in Little Italy, established in 1923. ©Elizabeth Holmes

Gringer & Sons appliance store located in the East Village since 1918. ©Elizabeth Holmes

Katz’s Delicatessen on Houston Street on the Lower East Side since 1888. ©Elizabeth Holmes

Esposito’s Meat Market in Hell’s Kitchen established 1932. ©Elizabeth Holmes

B&H Dairy Restaurant in New York City’s East Village opened its doors in 1938. ©Elizabeth Holmes

The Budapest Cafe & Pastries Shop in Yorkville on the Upper East Side. ©Elizabeth Holmes

Russo’s Italian Grocery in the East Village since 1908. ©Elizabeth Holmes

La Delice Pastry Shop in Kips Bay since 1935. ©Elizabeth Holmes

Nom Wah Tea Parlor vintage dim sum dating back to 1920 in Chinatown. ©Elizabeth Holmes

La Bella Ferrara Bakery on Mulberry Street in Little Italy since 1892. ©Elizabeth Holmes

Russ & Daughters Appetizers since 1914 on East Houston Street on the Lower East Side. ©Elizabeth Holmes

Lexington Candy Shop Luncheonette founded in 1925 on the Upper East Side. ©Elizabeth Holmes

McSorley’s Old Ale House opened in 1854 in the East Village.. ©Elizabeth Holmes

Fanelli’s Cafe in Soho dating back to 1847. ©Elizabeth Holmes

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