Empty in Farmingdale: The Old In Full Bloom

Walk down Main Street or drive down Route 110 and Hempstead Turnpike and you will notice many boarded up storefronts adorned with "For Rent" signs, an indication of the hard times the area -- and country -- are facing.

The Village of Farmingdale mayor and board of trustees they hope will and fill the empty sites with businesses and housing.

Over the next few months, Farmingdale Patch will spotlight these vacant properties to foster discussion in the community on what can, should and could be done to rehab these abandoned places.

Today's site is the old In Full Bloom florist on Main Street.

The florist relocated to Motor Avenue this past summer. The old lot is located on the corner of Main Street and Yoakum Avenue has a total square footage of 2,712 with two stories plus a basement.

The listing agent, Larry Theodore from Century 21 Dallow Realty, says the lot would be great for a small business. The first floor would be the business area and the second floor has the space for offices. The lot has private parking behind the store and there is also street parking.

The building has been on the market for five months. The original listing price was $350,000 but it has been reduced to $309,990.

Should another florist go there? Or something else? Tell us in the comments.