Gentrification Hits Home For Israel’s Record Shop In Bed-Stuy
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Israel’s Record Shop in Bedford Stuyvesant will shut it’s door permanently in the next few weeks and their long-time customers are very unhappy.
The iconic record store located on Fulton Street between Claver Place and Franklin Avenue, has catered to music lovers for over two decades — housing over 15,000 different genres, from disco, soul, and jazz cuts.
Ben was informed approximately seven months ago, the owner of the Fulton Street strip and the building above his shop, made arrangements to sell and the new owner doesn’t see Israel’s Record Store in their future.
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“They’re disappointed, angry – but more so disappointed,” owner Ben Yahuda told Brooklyn Paper.
Yahuda reflected on his time spent at 1118 Fulton Street sharing some of his favorite memories like, customers striking gold and finding limited edition records. He went on to say, “My best memories are seeing my children grow up in the store and seeing the joy it brings people when they find a piece they’ve been looking for for a long time or they’re really pleased with.”
Local residents voiced their opinions regarding the change and how the store will be missed.
“Its definitely a loss…His space is just a very unique space. It wasn’t just about the records. There’s not many places like that left now,” stated Brooklyn resident, Malik Abdul Rahmaan, who happens to work at a Manhattan record store.
Before the music store’s closing, a few Brooklynites are lending a hand trying to help Ben relocate although it seems unlikely due to the neighborhood’s high rent prices. Ben is very thankful for his time spent and healthy relationship with his landlord. In the meantime, Ben Yahuda is hoping to host a huge record sale to rid his remaining albums.
Ugh, gentrification.
