New York Shitty Photo du Jour: Franklin Street

It would appear that Greenpoint’s first (and only) auto-shop-cum-pinball-parlor has added a pool table— and a candy machine is in the works!

Miss Heather

Greenpoint Photos du Jour: Far Better

When I approached the man working at this auto shop and asked if this little lady was in for a tune-up he was initially confused but got the joke soon enough. If this petite set of wheels looks strangely familiar to a number of you, here’s why: she used to belong to Manhattan Avenue’s very own the Corner Frenzy. Now she will be an attraction at Far Better’s Auto Repair & Pinball Arcade (which I wrote about last month). This has to be one of the most inspired joint ventures capitalism has ever spawned— and it comes courtesy of (where else?) the Garden Spot of the Universe!

Miss Heather

From The New York Shitty Inbox: Pinball?

Robert writes (in an email entitled “Pinball Wizardy”):

There is a makeshift pinball arcade set up in the car impound lot on Franklin btwn Eagle and Dupont. You must check this out.

I’ll be upfront: I found this very difficult to believe. So I headed to the location of the purported pinball parlor without delay.

It’s for real.

I spoke to the owner of this establishment about his new side business. He told me he brought the machines in for the enjoyment of “the guys” because “you only live once”. I was also assured kids of all ages are more than welcome to come by and play. TIP: the “Grand Slam” machine will only set you back 25 cents a game!

Only in Greenpoint, folks.

Miss Heather