BJ’s Wholesale Club Moving into the former National Wholesale Liquidators Spot (Photo: QueensPost)
June 21, 2019 By Christian Murray
BJ’s Wholesale Club and Burlington Coat Factory are likely to be opening on 48th Street in the mall that used to house National Wholesale Liquidators and Toys R Us.
Heidenberg Properties Group, the owner of the 35-00 48th Street mall, went before Community Board 1 Tuesday to get the lots rezoned in order for these stores to open.
The property owner needs a special permit since “variety stores” and “multi-use” stores do not meet zoning code, and require special permits.
National Wholesale Liquidators needed to get the same permit before it opened due to a quirk in the zoning code. The site is zoned for uses such as hardware from the days when Pergament operated out of the space.
Florence Koulouris, the district manager for Community Board 1, said the board voted 29 to 2 in favor of granting the permit, with one abstention. The board asked the property owner to conduct a traffic study.
BJ’s will be opening in the former National Wholesale Liquidators store while the Burlington Coat Factory will be coming to Toys R Us. There will be little change to the buildings.
No time line was given as to when they would open.
The application will be going to the Queens Borough Presidents office to be reviewed, before the City Planning Commission and City Council vote on it. Little opposition is expected.
National Liquidators closed at the end of 2018 while Toys R Us last summer.
Burlington Coat Factory is moving into the former Toys R Us location (QueensPost)
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Hi I have both memberships,to Costco,and,BJ’s.costco 6 gallon polland spring water $5.49. BJ’s polland spring 6 gallon, polland spring water 8.99.why pay more money than costco.a membership is to save money not to pay more money sorry BJ’s not renewing your membership next year
It’s about time they won’t let us have Walmart BJs great BCF will be great we have nothing around hear go to stineway street everything closing there’s nothing ???
I am a Senior Citizen, Educated, not a Slob, but on a SS Income.
I find many good things at BJ’s for lower prices. If the store is a mess, I agree it’s not kept under the Correct Supervision of a Manager. This can be Complained to Since You are Shopping There!
I would like to see a Walmart in my area. There are none in the five boroughs because the unions and politicians don’t want them.
I am in the Rego Park, Forest Hills area, there are two worthless malls here, And now we are getting a Ikea.. I also would love to have a Walmart in the area.. There is no stores worth while here… Every store closed down.
Another bloated box store that lazy fat asses will need to drive their gas guzzling SUVS to in order to stock up on 6lb tubs of cheese puffs. Perceived value. It will quickly turn into a cesspool given the demographics of low class slobs who swarm these types of stores throwing crap everywhere. But yay a bunch on minimum wage jobs that no one can afford to live on-unless they commute from Siberia.
You sound incredibly uneducated and its sad we have a resident like you in Queens.
Aniqa: What makes you qualified to determine who is educated?
its, true, Astoria, and the rest of Queens has gone done hill, low class slobs and morons only left in Astoria and the surrounding area, what do you expect of Astoria, no on one wants to invest in good stores here.
Maybe people that don’t make a lot of money aren’t “low class slobs” but I know the Trump Lovers don’t really do nuance.
I just don’t think the space can accommodate a store like BJ’s. It’s too small.
Closing of local stores is the trend of retail. Regardless of the neighborhood. Is called the Amazon effect.
Nationwide.
Very good stores for the neighborhood but not good news for Stop and Shop or Food Bazaar. Then again, the single folk will still need to shop at these supermarkets unless they want a 10 year supply of mustard for themselves. The traffic will be a lot worse, if that’s possible.
yay can’t to a BJs now I can!
Bjs is finally coming to help this neighborhood with jobs and great deals. This is a win win for everyone. Hope it opens before the holidays we could use the great prices for savings
We’ve waited a long time for this. Open a Walmart next!!!!
Hahaha good bye costco on Vernon blvd..even though BJs are slightly higher priced I prefer them. Costco on Vernon has become trash, they barely have anything, merchandise selection has become crap in the last 3 to 4 years.
Great News! I just hope the jobkillers Bramer & Gianaris don’t get involved
I live a couple blocks from this location and I am excited. But I recently renewed my membership at Costco’s and they refuse to cancel it and refund my money. I wish this article came out sooner.
I don’t get the membership crap. The items sold here can be found at Walmart or Amazon for the same price and cheaper. No purpose to buy a club membership card.
But can you buy ten lb tubs of mayonnaise??
I cant afford to drive and I wish they delivered.
BJs does offer delivery !
They hire for Astoria? I have experience in deli.
I just hope it doesn’t turn trashy like so many of the stores in that area.
Costco has a bigger selection, very big selection
Don’t get to attached, they opened one up near us and one day put up a sign that they were closing the doors. Now you have to drive clear across town if you want to go there. So dropped them and joined BJ’s because it’s closer.
Gotta say. This is great!
Im in favor for both stores we need both stores in our community. Bring jobs to the community also
Great news!!! Won’t have to drive to college point bjs anymore. Can’t wait!
Horray! Best of luck.
All I can say is AWESOME , can’t wait.
The news do not say where, in what town or City is this going to happen.
It is 48th Street and Northern Blvd. I think it is Woodside.