That Brooklyn Board and Blade place opened up in the old Bike Station location. Bike Station moved to a slightly larger (though more storage space) on Park and Adelphia. That's my Brooklyn shop, although B's Bikes in Greenpoint had a good mechanic the last time I was there.

In Manhattan, since I tend to stay below 14th Street most of the time, Continuum is my shop of choice. Amazing selection of vintage parts, good service, Jeff is a great mechanic, and Fritz and Amanda are good to hang out with if it isn't too busy. Continuum does a lot of custom builds, not just fixed gear and single speeds. Jeff has designed three frames now since the shop opened like two years ago (two aluminum models and the new steel lugged ones that ride sooooooooo smooth). Owern of NYC Velo is nice, as are most of the employees and Bike Works builds good wheels. From what I can tell, Chari & Co. seem to be able to sell products way below retail value. Got to wonder how they are surviving.

NYC shops are just different than in other cities. They aren't as many big box shops and most shops are staffed by a few people and the owner. The selection may not be as large but you get more attention and better treatment without having to know the owner or a shop employee.