Community First Credit Union to open Murray Hill branch in former Edgewood Bakery

After nearly a decade of standing vacant, the site of the former Edgewood Bakery at 1012 Edgewood Ave. South will be given new life as a Murray Hill branch for Community First Credit Union.

The bank announced its purchase of the property last month, adding that it is currently assessing the building to see if it can be repurposed or renovated for the incoming branch.

This announcement comes as Community First continues to expand its branch network, with seven new branches opened or announced since 2022.

“Community First has a long history of serving our members and being strong community partners,” said CEO Sam Inman. “We intend for this future Murray Hill location to become an asset to the historic Edgewood Avenue Business Corridor retail strip that has been serving the neighborhood for almost 100 years.”

Murray Hill Preservation Association President Greg Beere said Community First’s activation of this defunct corner continues the building momentum for the Edgewood Avenue South business corridor.

“On a personal note, I’m really happy that something’s happening and that corner is going to get activated,” Beere said. “As a board, I can say that it’s right in line with what we’re trying to do and what we’re trying to accomplish in the neighborhood.”

The Edgewood Avenue South property has been vacant since the 2016 closure of neighborhood staple Edgewood Bakery, which had served the Murray Hill community since 1947.