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Hello - I'm a location scout working on a film and am looking throughout the NY area for a nice old suburban house that may be a type of "holdout," as developers/chains came into the neighborhood. The house should be nice, but not too nice. But the main thing is that it should be right next to a chain or chain stores like CVS, Starbucks, etc. I don't mean around the corner, I mean right next to an older suburban house. Have you seen this in your neighborhood or throughout your travels? Might you have any suggestions on where I might be able to find this? Anything I can checkout with Google streetview would be really appreciated! It can be anywhere within 30 or so miles of NYC, so Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, Westchester, etc...wherever is fine!
I forgot to mention, it's important that the home has a front and back yard (with grass) and that there is a street in front that is either a two way street or a large enough one way street that we could make to appear to be two way. also, it should be within 25-30 miles of Manhattan. thanks for any help!
Put this address in Google Maps... 1856 Dutch Broadway Elmont, New York. Nice suburban home on 2-way street adjacent to CVS. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like a "holdout."
If that doesn't work, google street view your way east down Dutch Broadway or try N Central Avenue in Valley Stream. There are a lot of homes in that area adjacent to strip malls... the problem is finding one next to a chain store.
You could always take a location like 1698 N Central Ave, North Valley Stream and dress up the store next to it to look like a chain store/Starbucks.
There is also Hempstead Turnpike across from Belmont Racetrack and through Franklins Square. Plenty of "chain" places next to modest suburban homes... however the homes are usually on the side street rather than the main thoroughfare. Of course, with the right camera angle, you could make it look however you want. Worth a look on goole maps to see if it fits your description.
There's also 3066 Hempstead Turnpike, Levittown, New York. The "home" on the north side of the street is a real estate office (I believe) but it looks like a holdout home in the middle of s shopping district. Throw a sign up on the feel market building next door and it should work.
(addresses listed are what is shown on google maps - they may not be the actual address of the location I am referencing in the photo).
You best bet would be to take a day and drive Long Island. Cruise Sunrise Highway (27), Merrick Road (27A) and Hempstead Turnpike (24). Northern Blvd (25a). From the Nassau/Queens line to about 5 minutes over the Suffolk Line... you will likely find a few locations that will work.
I am sure there are possibilities north, west and south of the city... I just don't know those areas as well. Up until a few years ago, I knew of a three or four places that would bet perfect (IMO) but those are all gone now.
I'm also making a short film. It's a period piece so I'm looking for general stores. There are a few left in NJ, but none of them fit what I'm looking for (they're old shells but have new modern signs, lighting, etc). Are there any old general stores left in NYS?
To be real specific, if they had old apothecary glassware on wooden shelves, that would really be what I'm envisioning. Thanks
I'm also making a short film. It's a period piece so I'm looking for general stores. There are a few left in NJ, but none of them fit what I'm looking for (they're old shells but have new modern signs, lighting, etc). Are there any old general stores left in NYS?
To be real specific, if they had old apothecary glassware on wooden shelves, that would really be what I'm envisioning. Thanks
I'm also making a short film. It's a period piece so I'm looking for general stores. There are a few left in NJ, but none of them fit what I'm looking for (they're old shells but have new modern signs, lighting, etc). Are there any old general stores left in NYS?
To be real specific, if they had old apothecary glassware on wooden shelves, that would really be what I'm envisioning. Thanks
Put this address in Google Maps... 1856 Dutch Broadway Elmont, New York. Nice suburban home on 2-way street adjacent to CVS. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like a "holdout."
If that doesn't work, google street view your way east down Dutch Broadway or try N Central Avenue in Valley Stream. There are a lot of homes in that area adjacent to strip malls... the problem is finding one next to a chain store.
You could always take a location like 1698 N Central Ave, North Valley Stream and dress up the store next to it to look like a chain store/Starbucks.
There is also Hempstead Turnpike across from Belmont Racetrack and through Franklins Square. Plenty of "chain" places next to modest suburban homes... however the homes are usually on the side street rather than the main thoroughfare. Of course, with the right camera angle, you could make it look however you want. Worth a look on goole maps to see if it fits your description.
There's also 3066 Hempstead Turnpike, Levittown, New York. The "home" on the north side of the street is a real estate office (I believe) but it looks like a holdout home in the middle of s shopping district. Throw a sign up on the feel market building next door and it should work.
(addresses listed are what is shown on google maps - they may not be the actual address of the location I am referencing in the photo).
You best bet would be to take a day and drive Long Island. Cruise Sunrise Highway (27), Merrick Road (27A) and Hempstead Turnpike (24). Northern Blvd (25a). From the Nassau/Queens line to about 5 minutes over the Suffolk Line... you will likely find a few locations that will work.
I am sure there are possibilities north, west and south of the city... I just don't know those areas as well. Up until a few years ago, I knew of a three or four places that would bet perfect (IMO) but those are all gone now.
THank you Joe! I'll check these out. Much appreciated!
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