We were surprised when the new business inside the Gage & Tollner building set up shop so quickly—particularly since the Landmarks Commission put the last tenant, Arby’s, through its paces—and now The Eagle reports that the LPC isn’t OK with the interior changes that the discount jewelry shop Ladies & Gents has made. The bright pink wall paneling that Ladies & Gents installed was put in without LPC approval, and the retailer is facing possible fines. It’s unclear if the LPC is going to ask for the paneling to be removed or not. Ladies & Gents opened in the Fulton Mall storefront last month.
Changes to Historic Gage & Tollner Made Without Landmarks OK [Eagle]
The New Gage & Tollner Tenant? A Cheap Jewelry Store [Brownstoner] GMAP


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  1. The LPC tortured Arby’s when they moved in, and now look at this!
    The workload there and the fewer staffers is making their regulation very uneven. Some applicants are raked through the coals while others are allowed to do whatever the heck they want. I have noticed this trend in my neighborhood too.
    People don’t like to be treated unfairly. The Commission really has to try harder to be more even-handed.

  2. Well said Andrew but maybe still another year or two. The Fulton foot traffic (on the way to purchase overpriced kicks, jewelry on layaway, dubious electronics) wasn’t exactly G&T type – – Shake Shack is a good sign.

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