Anchored by The Shops at Columbus Circle, Lincoln Square has enjoyed a vibrant retail environment. During this COVID-19 epidemic, many businesses and retail stores have acted responsibly and closed for public health. See the list below for more information about store closings and statements from businesses as well as what’s open.
OPEN
“Starting Monday, March 23, and at least for the next two weeks, we will serve our customers through limited access to our stores and curbside pickup…” Click here to continue reading the statement from Best Buy.
Chase Bank (61st & Broadway location is open)
Northwell Health GoHealth Urgent Care
Tower West Cleaners
Trump International Hotel & Towers
Whole Foods Market will remain open with a change in operating hours. Please refer to wholefoodsmarket.com for hours. The store will service customers who are 60 and older one hour before opening to the general public, under the new adjusted hours posted on the store’s web page.
CLOSED
Chase Bank (160 Columbus Ave location is closed)
Mandarin Oriental, New York released the following statement on March, 26, 2020: “As of March 26, in keeping with government and health guidelines to contain the spread of COVID-19, Mandarin Oriental, New York has taken the difficult decision to temporarily close, with an expected reopening on June 1st 2020. We will waive our fees for cancellation of any individual advance purchase or guaranteed booking during this period.”
The TD Bank branches in Lincoln Square are closed: https://www.td.com/us/en/personal-banking/COVID-19/
The Empire Hotel is not taking reservations now through the month of April. Rooms can be booked for May 1, 2020 and beyond.
Fidelity (virtual services are available)
The Shops at Columbus Circle has temporarily closed all shops and restaurants effective Tuesday, March 17 at 5:00pm. Whole Foods Market will remain open (see above).
Apple: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2020/03/apples-covid-19-response/.
Banana Republic is closing all stores beginning Thursday, March 19 until futher notice.
Studio Owner Claudia at Color Me Mine on Amsterdam Ave has sent us the following statement: “After listening to the Mayor, we have decided to close our studio proactively.”
Corepower Yoga has posted the following statement on social media: “To support the health and wellbeing of our teachers, students and local communities, we’re temporarily closing our studios and offering free online classes for everyone…” Stay active while stuck at home and check out Corepower Yoga’s “On Demand” page for guided exercise videos and mediation videos. Take this time to support the health and wellbeing of your body and mind.
Foot Light Shoe Repair
Gap is closing all stores beginning Thursday, March 19 until futher notice.
Innovation Luggage will be closed for two weeks beginning Wednesday, March 18.
lululemon made the decision to close its stores in North America and Europe through March 27th: https://twitter.com/lululemon/status/1239281593924980736
Mayson Cleaners
Pottery Barn will be closed until Thursdsy, April 2.
Rx30 Fitness is closed until further notice.
Saje Natural Wellness is closed until Sunday, March 29.
Shakespeare & Co. (more details to follow from the store)
Raymour & Flanigan is temporarily closed until further notice.
Upper West Spa is closed until further notice.
West Elm is closed until Thursday, April 2.
Nordstrom is closed.
We will continue to provide updates as we receive new information; however, information changes frequently, so please check with individual businesses, organizations, cultural organizations, and agencies to obtain the most up-to-date information. And contact us if you have questions via email at info@lincolnsquarebid.org.
Photo credit: Filip Wolak
Original Post: 3/17/20, 11:00am
