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La Bagel Delight faces pre-permit inspection for new Park Slope home

La Bagel Delight faces pre-permit inspection for new Park Slope home

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The 23-year-old bagel shop awaits a permit decision to reopen one block north after losing its lease in 2025.

October 7th, 2026: Pre-permit inspection filed for new location

Overview

Updated Oct 29

La Bagel Delight, a Park Slope bagel shop for 23 years, is still waiting on the result of its October 7 pre-permit inspection at 106 7th Avenue. A passing inspection is required before the city issues a food service permit. No result had been reported in searches through October 26.

A March court ruling ordered the shop to pay $86,227.92 in back rent and water bills to the owner of its former building at 122 7th Avenue. Owner Husain Najar leased the former Bagel Market space one block north and plans to add espresso drinks and smoothies. Caputo Bagels, a separate new shop, opened on Fifth Avenue in October.

Why it matters

This inspection is a hurdle in keeping a 23-year-old neighborhood institution alive after it was pushed out by a building sale.

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Key Indicators

23 years
Tenure at 122 7th Ave
La Bagel Delight operated at its previous address for over two decades before losing its lease.
1 block
Distance of new location
The new shop at 106 7th Avenue is one block north of the original location.
$86,227.92
Court judgment owed to landlord
March 2026 ruling that the shop owed seven months of unpaid rent and two water bills.

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People Involved

Husain Najar
Husain Najar
Co-owner of La Bagel Delight and president of La Bagel Delight Corp
Awaiting permit decision; overseeing renovation at 106 7th Avenue

Organizations Involved

La Bagel Delight
La Bagel Delight
Restaurant
Awaiting the result of its October 7 pre-permit inspection before a food service permit can be issued for 106 7th Avenue. No result reported as of October 26, 2026.

A Park Slope bagel shop known for hand-rolled bagels and cream cheese spreads.

Timeline

October 2025 October 2026

5 events Latest: October 7th, 2026 · 1 month ago
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  1. Pre-permit inspection filed for new location

    Latest Regulatory

    NYC Department of Health performs a pre-permit inspection at 106 7th Avenue, a required step before a food service permit is issued.

  2. New location announced at former Bagel Market space

    Business

    Owner Husain Najar confirms a long-term lease at 106 7th Avenue, one block north. The Bagel Market's last day was May 23.

  3. Court rules against La Bagel Delight in eviction case

    Legal

    Judge Rena Malik ruled in favor of the landlord at 122 7th Avenue. The court found La Bagel Delight owed $86,227.92 in unpaid rent and water bills, and set the earliest warrant execution date for April 2, 2026.

  4. Landlord files eviction lawsuit

    Legal

    122 7th Avenue BK LLC sued La Bagel Delight in Kings Civil Court in November 2025, alleging the shop stayed after its termination notice and owed back rent.

  5. La Bagel Delight loses lease at original location

    Business

    After 23 years, the shop loses its month-to-month lease at 122 7th Avenue after the building is sold.

Scenarios

1

La Bagel Delight passes inspection and opens at 106 7th Ave

Likely Resolves by Q1 2027

Discussed by: Local news outlet coverage of the renovation and permit application

The pre-permit inspection finds no significant violations. The city issues a food service permit, and owner Husain Najar completes renovations, allowing the shop to open its doors at the new location.

2

Permit delayed, reopening pushed back

Possible Resolves by Q2 2027

Discussed by: Analysis of typical NYC construction and permitting timelines

Renovation takes longer than expected or the pre-permit inspection requires follow-up. Najar may have to fix violations and schedule a re-inspection, which delays the reopening and extends the shop's temporary closure.

Historical Context

One moment from history that rhymes with this story — and how it unfolded.

May 2026

The Bagel Market's closure (2026)

The Bagel Market, the previous tenant at 106 7th Avenue, closed its doors on May 23. The owner's daughter said her father planned to close this chapter and wouldn't reopen elsewhere.

Then

The space became vacant, leaving a hole in the local bagel scene.

Now

La Bagel Delight's owner stepped in to lease the space, preserving a nearby option for customers.

Why this matters now

The current story is a direct continuation of The Bagel Market's exit, as La Bagel Delight fills the newly vacant spot.

Sources

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