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UES Kings Pharmacy Set To Close, Priced Out: Report
After 20 years, the Yorkville pharmacy is closing up shop due to a rent hike, according to Upper East Site.
UPPER EAST SIDE, NY — For the last 20 years, Kings Pharmacy has served Yorkville residents.
But at the end of the month, the small Big Apple chain at the base of Ruppert Towers will close its doors due to their landlord demanding a massive increase in rent, according to Upper East Site.
A manager told the local news website that the company who manages the building at 1619 Third Avenue is doubling the rent, a price that according to the manager has forced the small local pharmacy to close.
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Upper East Site reports that the independent pharmacy has hung signs advertising close-out sales and lots of vacant self space.
Employees will be able to transfer to other Kings Pharmacy locations in Brooklyn, the manager told Upper East Site.
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