With the recent closings of several popular stores in Norwood, we asked residents what types of stores the community needs.

I think the neighborhood could use a gym and some more clothing stores. I just moved out here, maybe a movie rental store.
Millie Sanchez
Norwood

 

 

Of course I noticed the stores closing. The butcher shop is not the same as they used to be. I don’t think the quality of the products is there because they no longer have the clientele of the community, so there’s not as much traffic to the store. So there’s less business. We could use another bar. I’d also like to see an authentic deli. There’s only one now by the D train, and there used to be a bunch of them. There are bodegas on every block, but not a real deli. They’re just not around here anymore. Maybe a barbershop.
Kevin Jones
Norwood

I know Popeye’s closed a few months ago and the nearest one now is on Jerome Avenue. There are only Chinese restaurants and Spanish restaurants, so I think we need more variety. Maybe an Applebee’s or another chain restaurant.
Joel Ferrer
Norwood

 

 

I’m not really from the area, but I’d like to see more diverse restaurants. I see a lot of grocery stores and the supermarket a few blocks up. So they should have more restaurants. I don’t know if there’s a library around here, but that would be really nice.
Mardeen Cortorreal
Fordham

 

I’ve noticed a lot of closings here on Jerome [Avenue]; I imagine it’s the high rent. It shouldn’t be that expensive, but there is a lot of business here. How about that ice rink? A basketball court within walking distance would be nice, there’s none in Van Cortlandt Park. The school doesn’t even have one; you have to go across East 205th Street. Maybe some more name brand clothing stores, like the stores along Pelham Parkway. Maybe a thrift shop. We have plenty of drugstores and bodegas.
Avery Lopez
Norwood