The city is evicting Citarella from its Harlem market and repossessing the 125th Street properties because Citarella failed to complete renovations that were part of a 2001 sale contract.

The eviction notice, which comes after a multiyear legal battle between Citarella and the city, became final last week under a ruling in State Supreme Court.

Under the order, Citarella has just 90 days to vacate the premises, which consist of a retail location at 461 West 125th Street and other industrial properties at 426-458 West 126th Street. Citarella loses all claim to its renovations that it has already done.