North of Church Ave: Commercial Vacancies

836 Flatbush Ave (Formerly She She)

833 Flatbush Ave (Formerly Western Union)

839, 833 Flatbush Ave

839 Flatbush Ave (Formerly VIM) 

834 Flatbush Ave

815 Flatbush Ave (Formerly HSBC)

If one doesn't look with care and intent at the business environment along Flatbush Avenue, it is easy to miss evidence of an economic shift in Flatbush. Hidden among stores open for business are a number of vacant and shuttered commercial spaces clustered near the Flatbush Avenue-Church Avenue axis.

Already, at 833 Flatbush Avenue, a temporary "Blink Fitness" sign hangs over the awning of the previous tenant,

At 839 Flatbush Avenue, the former VIM Sneaker Store sits vacant with a lease sign on its window,

At 836 Flatbush Avenue, the former She She Boutique remains shuttered,

Next door, 834 Flatbush Avenue also sits shuttered, and

The former HSBC Bank at 815 Flatbush Avenue sits vacant with a lease sign.