About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One morning, while folding clothes in J&E Cleaners, an employee noticed something peculiar: every Tuesday at exactly 3 p.m., a faint whiff of freshly baked cookies wafted through the store. The smell was so enticing that soon everyone in the shop was sniffing the air, trying to catch a glimpse of the mysterious baker. But no one ever saw anyone leaving or entering the cleaners. One day, an old lady from down the street popped her head in and asked if they sold those delicious cookies. Turns out, it was just her weekly treat delivered by a friendly neighborhood delivery driver.
2. One day, after dropping off some shirts for pressing, a businessman asked the cleaner: ‘Why do you always seem so busy, even when there’s no one here?’ The cleaner looked up from his ironing and replied with a twinkle in his eye, 'Sir, I’m not just cleaning clothes—I'm also waiting for my wife to come back from the grocery store!' The businessman laughed heartily and said, 'Ah, now I understand.'
3. At midnight, when the streets of New York were quiet, a delivery driver pulled up to J&E Cleaners. As he opened the back door, a strange humming sound filled the air—like someone was ironing clothes underwater. Curious, the driver peered inside and saw an old man with spectacles and a smile, pressing shirts so meticulously even inky shadows danced on the wall. ‘Oh,’ said the man, noticing him for the first time, ‘you must be here for your uniforms? They’ll be ready soon.’ The driver left, shaking his head and muttering, ‘Who cleans cleaners’ clothes?’
4. At dawn, when most laundromats are still locked tight, a neighborhood dog began visiting J&E Cleaners. He’d sniff around the bins and then sit patiently near the entrance until someone arrived. One day, an old delivery driver noticed him and started bringing extra treats. Soon enough, the dog became a familiar sight, wagging his tail and waiting for friendly pats from anyone who entered. Even today, if you visit J&E Cleaners early in the morning, you might see him there—guarding his spot with a smile on his furry face.