"Last Call for Beloved NYC Businesses: 5 Iconic Spots Shut Down in 2025"
New York City's ever-changing landscape has led to the closure of several beloved businesses, leaving locals and regulars reminiscing about the good old days. In 2025, five iconic institutions decided it was time to hang up their shutters for good.
First to go was Classic Pizza, a Staten Island staple that had been serving up some of the city's best pies for an impressive 36 years. After running the shop since his parents' passing, owner Brandon Rocchio announced that he was leaving the business due to health concerns. Despite its closure, fans of Classic Pizza still rave about its signature "pizza rustica," which has been taken over by another beloved institution, Pizza Mia.
Across town in the Bronx, a 50,000-square-foot furniture store called Corner Furniture is liquidating its inventory ahead of a permanent closure. The venerable shop, which has been voted the best furniture store in the Bronx for years, was forced to close its doors due to an inability to secure new funding. As it tries to sell off remaining pieces, patrons are enjoying drastic markdowns on everything from sofas to side tables.
Meanwhile, Brooklyn's beloved Marlow & Sons – a restaurant and general store that offered everything from oysters to sour cabbage pancakes – bid farewell in April after 21 years of serving up its unique brand of small-town charm. Owner Andrew Tarlow cited the unaffordable rent increases as the reason for his decision to close, thanking the community for supporting him over the years.
In Manhattan's Times Square, a legendary jazz and supper club called Swing 46 is also closing its doors after three decades of hosting some of the city's best big band music. Owner John Akhtar cited the challenges of maintaining a business in one of the world's most competitive markets as his reason for shutdown. Despite his closure, swing enthusiasts will still be able to dance the night away at other local venues.
Lastly, in Queens' Glendale neighborhood, Zum Stammtisch – a German restaurant and deli that has been serving up traditional dishes since 1972 – announced in February that its accompanying store would be closing, while the main restaurant would remain open. Patrons are lamenting the loss of their beloved spot for apple strudel, bratwurst, potato salad, and mini franks, but the business assured fans that "all things must come to an end."
New York City's ever-changing landscape has led to the closure of several beloved businesses, leaving locals and regulars reminiscing about the good old days. In 2025, five iconic institutions decided it was time to hang up their shutters for good.
First to go was Classic Pizza, a Staten Island staple that had been serving up some of the city's best pies for an impressive 36 years. After running the shop since his parents' passing, owner Brandon Rocchio announced that he was leaving the business due to health concerns. Despite its closure, fans of Classic Pizza still rave about its signature "pizza rustica," which has been taken over by another beloved institution, Pizza Mia.
Across town in the Bronx, a 50,000-square-foot furniture store called Corner Furniture is liquidating its inventory ahead of a permanent closure. The venerable shop, which has been voted the best furniture store in the Bronx for years, was forced to close its doors due to an inability to secure new funding. As it tries to sell off remaining pieces, patrons are enjoying drastic markdowns on everything from sofas to side tables.
Meanwhile, Brooklyn's beloved Marlow & Sons – a restaurant and general store that offered everything from oysters to sour cabbage pancakes – bid farewell in April after 21 years of serving up its unique brand of small-town charm. Owner Andrew Tarlow cited the unaffordable rent increases as the reason for his decision to close, thanking the community for supporting him over the years.
In Manhattan's Times Square, a legendary jazz and supper club called Swing 46 is also closing its doors after three decades of hosting some of the city's best big band music. Owner John Akhtar cited the challenges of maintaining a business in one of the world's most competitive markets as his reason for shutdown. Despite his closure, swing enthusiasts will still be able to dance the night away at other local venues.
Lastly, in Queens' Glendale neighborhood, Zum Stammtisch – a German restaurant and deli that has been serving up traditional dishes since 1972 – announced in February that its accompanying store would be closing, while the main restaurant would remain open. Patrons are lamenting the loss of their beloved spot for apple strudel, bratwurst, potato salad, and mini franks, but the business assured fans that "all things must come to an end."
. It's crazy how times change and businesses can't keep up. I got the news yesterday that they sold out of inventory at Corner Furniture, I was thinking of buying a new sofa for my place but now it looks like it'll cost an arm and a leg 
. Marlow & Sons always had this cozy vibe that made you feel like you're in a small town, not NYC... what's going on with the rent prices?! 
as for swing 46 i love big band music but i guess times change and businesses need to adapt sadly zum Stammtisch has been around since 1972 thats like forever itll be sad to see them close 
can u blame anyone who's been around for a long time they're just tryna make ends meet but the rent keeps goin up and up and it's hard to keep up with that 
pizza mia better bring its a game or else classic pizza fans will be stuck in the past 
corner furniture liquidation sale is like, 50k sq ft of sofas and side tables at fire prices tho 
maybe we can find some new life for those pieces elsewhere? 
i'm not surprised swing 46 shut down though man that place was a total institution 
zum stammtisch is like, german heaven in glendale i mean who's gonna get that apple strudel fix now 
anyway, can we talk about layout a bit? the way they wrote this article is kinda all over the place, some paragraphs are super long while others feel rushed. and what's up with the lack of consistent headings or subheadings? wouldn't it be nice to have some clear sections on the different neighborhoods or businesses that got shut down? just my two cents 
its not just about economic struggles, what about preserving history & culture? these places were landmarks for generations and now theyre just memories 
marlow & sons was more than just a restaurant, it had character 
corner furniture should be preserved or repurposed instead of being liquidated 
and zum Stammtisch has been around since 1972! thats over 50 yrs of tradition 
we need to find ways to support these small businesses & keep our city's soul alive 
. It's crazy that we've lost Corner Furniture too, a staple for furniture shopping in the Bronx 
. I'm sure it was tough for owners to make those decisions, but at least their stories are still being told.
Those are memories we'll hold onto for a while. It's bittersweet seeing these beloved spots fade away, but I'm sure we'll find new favorites to replace them soon 
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. Those classic spots might be gone, but their spirit lives on in our hearts 
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, it's always sad when these iconic spots close down... like, you never forget those places 
. I mean, who can resist a good slice from Classic Pizza or a night of swing music at Swing 46? 
It's crazy how fast time flies, and before you know it, businesses that have been around for decades are gone 
And Marlow & Sons sounds like the coziest place ever! I had heard of that restaurant from friends but never got a chance to visit