Hassan Standing in front of his gift shop
Months after a blazing fire gutted his gift shop Hassan is looking to re-open. The fire which started in the back of his shop on March 24 displaced residents of 47-49 Mott Street as renovations were under-way to repair damage to storefronts and apartments above.
Glimmer Of hope For 47 Mott Residents – Bayard Bugle
Scaffolding removed after months of renovations
Last week the scaffolding was removed, and Hassan was inspecting the restoration of his shop in hopes of re-opening but inspection by NYC DOB (department of buildings) is pending. Hassan had opened the shop just a year before the fire, prior to opening the 47 Mott Street shop he had operated Fatima Fiza Gifts Inc at 248 Canal Street for 14 years.