The stats
500 feet: The distance adult businesses are supposed to maintain between each other under city law5: The number of adult video stores between 35th and 45th Streets on Sunset Park’s Third Avenue2: The number of storefront Pentecostal churches along the same stretch10 feet: The distance between the front doors of Las Video (3906 Third Ave) and Iglesia Pentecostal Alfa y Omega (3908 Third Ave)1: The number of times Rev.
Get off
Bailarina bars Queens is a haven for bailarina bars, places where men (usually Latino) pay to dance with scantily clad women. No, not lap dances-the kind of dance you did at your high-school prom. You’ll know you’re in the right place when you spot the darkened windows and bright signs advertising VENGA Y BAILE. The most famous of these is El Flamingo (85-12 Roosevelt Ave between 85th and 86th Sts, Jackson Heights), but bailarina bars dot Roosevelt Avenue between 72nd and 90th Streets.
Gay strippers Hank Krumholz, cochairman of the Queens Lesbian and Gay Pride Committee, recommends Club Atlantis (76-19 Roosevelt Ave at 77th St, Jackson Heights; 718-457-3939, clubatlantisnyc) for great drink specials, go-go boys galore and strippers every Thursday ($5 cover).Continue reading