Mitch G.
Yelp
This Duane Reade location is a blight on the neighborhood. Do yourself a favor and go to the CVS at 93rd across the street.
It seems like there are more cops in the store trying to curb the rampant crime than employees working there or shoppers, a very welcoming sight. The store is a maze, with easily the worst layout of any Duane Reade in the city, making it perfect for shoplifting. I recently saw a man come in, pick up a gift bag, fill it with toiletries and greeting cards, and walk out. The cop was watching but did nothing, and no employees saw because they were too busy chatting behind the counter (that was only the second most blatant Duane Reade heist I've seen, but the most blantat was at the 88th & Broadway location which has since closed, thankfully). I don't use the pharmacy, but there's usually a long line, which either indicates that it's a popular spot for prescriptions, or an incompetent staff.