Upper East side Apple Store update

The  Apple Store that is slated for 74street and Madison avenue continues to be built out amid NIMBYism from local residents who are worried about its impact on the neighborhood.

The Apple Store at 940 Madison avenue continues to be built out amid worries of neighbors.
The Apple Store at 940 Madison avenue continues to be built out amid worries of neighbors.

The locals have even ciruclated a petition with several hundred signatures to ask the Community Board to recommend Apple pursue other locations. Amid their worries are people camping out and long lines adding further congestion to narrow sidewalks as Apple launches new product offerings.

East 74 street
East 74 street

 

Read the Wall Street Journal coverage.