Claudio Caponigro's famous local barbershop on East 116th Street is in danger of closing due to a sharp rent increase. The place is a local institution, but the landlord is tripling the rent to $1,650 for the 15-by-15 foot space. And just to bring you down, we'll tell you his thoughts on it: “I want a little time...This is my happiness. My customers cry when they find out I’m going out.” [NYT]
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