4. First Peepshow in Times Square
Presumably this peepshow location is Carpel Books, which was at 259 West 42nd Street. The site is now a Chevys Fresh Mex. In the sixth episode, real life Times Square figure Martin “Marty” Hodas, the King of Peeps who died earlier this year, is referenced in the show. Frankie and Rudy Pipilo, of the Gambino family crime mob, sit in a car looking at guys that work for Marty along 42nd Street. “Those Gorillas,” Pipolo says, “they work for Marty Hodas.” “What are they, leg breakers,” asks Frankie. “No. Sweepers,” responds Pipilo. They empty the loop machines and bring the coin back to Marty’s office for the count. Then Marty sends me my cut for letting him put his machines in stores where I got friends.”
Pipilo says that Matty the Horse has more video spots than Hodas and he suspects Hodas isn’t being upfront about the number of locations. Pipolo wants Frankie and his guys to trail the sweepers – real money is en route from the peepshows and Pipolo wants to make sure he gets his full cut.
5. Geisha Massage Parlor
The Geisha Massage Parlor, located on 414 West 42nd Street, was allegedly owned by Martin Hodas, the King of Peeps who died earlier this year. The site is now Chez Josephine, a chic French bistro. Two competing massage parlors—Palace Massage Parlor (410 W. 42nd St.) and French Model Studio (436 W. 42nd St.)—were firebombed.
6. Terminal Bar
Terminal Bar was located across the street from the Port Authority Bus Terminal at 41st St. and 8th Avenue, now the location of the New York Times building. When it opened in 1958, it was a straight Irish bar, but by the 1970s had become predominantly gay, black, and Hispanic. It closed in 1982 and was demolished (along with the rest of the block) in the 1990s to make way for the new New York Times building.