With an estimated 60% drop in sales between October 1, 2019 and May 31, 2020 compared with the previous year, Tati' s decline accelerated with the coronavirus health crisis, and we learned of the closure of Tati Barbès in July 2020.
If you were wondering what will become of the building, the deputy mayor of Paris has answered the question. The Haussmann-style building has joined the"Réinventer Paris: transformation de bureaux en logements" call for projects, and interested property groups are invited to submit their plans for transforming the 6,500m2 premises. The Paris City Council is making its know-how and "engineering machine" available to help groups in this race to rehabilitate the building, which has been occupied by the low-cost habilleur since 1948.
For the time being, it remains to be seen whether project developers will opt for small or large apartments, stores, restaurants or even gyms overlooking the pavement. On a twitter post, Emmanuel Grégoire presented the view from the rooftop of this building, only time will tell if Parisians will be able to enjoy it in the years to come.
A new adventure for this veritable institution in the heart of this popular district.
