Long Island City Getty Gas Station to become bakery, 11th St @ 47th Rd

A while back, word came through the wire about the transformation of the Getty Gas Station (just the old auto-shop component, not the gas pumps) on 11th St @ 47th Road, into an ‘adaptive reuse bakery’ with a facade comprised of rolling pins. Well, it was speculated that this very, uh, creative renovation project was just a concept, not an actual plan. Au contraire! The plan is very much alive, and in fact, underway »

Long Island City Getty Gas Station to become bakery, 11th St @ 47th Rd

Woah. The Getty Gas station on 11th St between 47th Ave & Rd is going to be turned into an adaptive reuse bakery, according to this architect’s rendering. Interesting. The entire facade is covered with rolling pins. Even more interesting is that it appears that actual gas will still be sold alongside your freshly baked morning muffin. Yum.

Looks like everyone’s favorite local ferry, NY Water Taxi, is expanding their services by purchasing Circle Line Downtown Cruises. It’s nice to see river transport becoming more relevant and invested in. Especially considering the increased subway ridership and decreased MTA service (holding your breath for a bailout?).

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