After 74 Years Of Business, Famed Prime Burger Set To Close Its Doors For Good

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) - A piece of classic New York closed on Saturday.

The Prime Burger restaurant -- across from St. Patrick's Cathedral on E. 51st Street -- has been around since 1964. Prior to that, the establishment was called Hamburger Heaven, which opened in 1938.  So for the past 74 years, New Yorkers could always get a delectable burger at that prime location.

53-year-old John DiMiceli owns Prime Burger, and he acknowledges that it will be sad closing the restaurant's doors.

"[I'm going to miss] the customers, the many friendships and relationships that I've made here, and the men, the crew that work with me every day," DiMiceli told 1010 WINS. "I was 17 when I started here, so it's really all I know. I'm going to miss everything about this."

DiMiceli said that the current landlord has a new plan for the property, and that it doesn't include burgers.

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