BY THE VILLAGE SUN | Following the recent emotional and heated meetings over a planned homeless drop-in and Safe Haven site at 231 Grand St. in Chinatown, Community Board 2 this month will be hearing an update on the status of yet another planned homeless facilty.
On Thurs., April 28, the board’s Human Services Committee will get an update from the city’s Department of Homeless Services and the operator, Westhab, about a proposed congregate shelter for 200 single adults slated for 349 Canal St., at Wooster Street. Expect a strong turnout by concerned Soho residents.
Earlier in the month, on Tues., April 5, the C.B. 2 S.L.A. Licensing Committee will hear a beer-and-wine application by the operators of Pepe Rosso To Go — a local Italian favorite which has had a few locations around the Downtown area — which is taking over the former Miss Lilly’s Jamaican restaurant space at the corner of Houston and Sullivan Streets.
On Thurs., April 7, the C.B. 2 Traffic and Transportation Committee will consider a request to co-name the northwest side of Fifth Avenue and Washington Square North as Edie Windsor and Thea Spyer Way. Windsor’s case in the U.S. Supreme Court led in 2015 to gay marriage being legalized at the federal level.
Meanwhile, also on Thurs., April 7, the Community Board 3 Health, Seniors and Human Services / Youth, Education and Human Rights Committee will follow up on a letter to Councilmember Erik Bottcher on his eight-point plan to address the city’s mental-health crisis. The committee will also discuss a possible joint C.B. 2 and C.B. 3 meeting/forum on mental illness needs in the Downtown community.
Community Board 2 meetings in April
SLA LICENSING 1 Robert Ely, Co-Chair and Donna Raftery, Co-Chair
Tues., 4/5 @ 6:30 PM – Meeting Access via Videoconference
1a.* Applications to the New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) for Corporate Change to existing Restaurant Wine (RW), Tavern Wine (TW) or Full Liquor On-Premise (OP) Licenses:
1b.* Applications to the New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) for Change in Method of Operation to existing Restaurant Wine (RW), Tavern Wine (TW) or Full Liquor On-Premise (OP) Licenses:
1c. Applications to the New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) for Alteration Application to existing Restaurant Wine (RW), Tavern Wine (TW) or Full Liquor On-Premise (OP) Licenses:
1d.* Apps. to the SLA for New License for New Beer and Cider license (RBC):
1e.* Apps. to the SLA for New License for New Beer and Wine license (RW/TW):
- Skybird Hospitality Partners, LLC d/b/a Pending, 109 Mulberry St. 10013 (RW-Restaurant) (Live Music-Various Genres) (Security Personnel) (Temporary Retail Permit)(previously unlicensed)
- No Skim Milk Corp. d/b/a Peperosso To Go, 168 Sullivan St. 10012 (RW-Restaurant) (DOT Open Restaurant Program)
- Serafina To Go 110 Uni, LLC d/b/a TBD, 110 University Pl. 10003 (TW-Bar/Tavern) (Sidewalk Café)
- Entity to be Formed by Thomas Dunbar d/b/a TBD, 133 Mulberry St. 10013 (RW-Restaurant)
- DOUP Partners, LLC d/b/a Museum of Women, 480 Broadway, 1st & 2nd Flrs., Cellar & Subcellar 10013 (TW-Tavern in a Museum) (Summer Seasonal) (Live Music-Will Vary and Only for Special Events) (Security Personnel) (previously unlicensed) (Temporary Retail Permit)
1f.* Apps. to the SLA for New License for Full Liquor On-Premise (OP):
- Pen and Frog Social Club, LLC fka L. Johnson on Behalf of an Entity TBD, 86 Bedford St. 10014 (OP-Restaurant)
- XEO Cantina, Inc. d/b/a TBD, 334 Bowery 10012 (OP-Restaurant) (Transfer) (DOT Open Restaurant Seating – sidewalk and roadbed)
- Timoni, Inc. d/b/a Tre Giovani, 548 LaGuardia Pl. 10012 (OP-Restaurant) (DOT Open Restaurant Seating – Sidewalk) (Temporary Retail Permit)
- 28 Seventh Avenue South, LLC d/b/a Castamar fka Sassy, 28 7th Ave. So. (OP-Restaurant) (DOT Open Restaurant Program – sidewalk) (Temporary Retail Permit) (already reviewed-approved in July 2021)
Astor Entertainment, LLC d/b/a TBD, 163 Bleecker St. 10012 (OP-Restaurant) (Live Music-Jazz)(laid over)- Capri Holdings Group, LLC d/b/a Mr. Capri, 33 W. 8th St. 10011 (OP-Restaurant) (transfer)
- Maison Close NYC, LLC d/b/a Pending, 15 Watts St., 10013 (OP-Restaurant) (Transfer) (DOT Open Restaurant Program – sidewalk) (Temporary Retail Permit)
- Sum Yung Gai, LLC d/b/a Char’d, 17 E. 13th St., 1st & 2nd Fl. 10003 (OP-Restaurant & Bar)
- Slowear New York, Ltd. d/b/a Slowear, 330 Lafayette St. 10012 (OP-Bottle Club)
- Slowear New York, Ltd. d/b/a Slowear, 116 Prince St. 10012 (OP-Bottle Club)(previously unlicensed)
- Inday 224, LLC d/b/a Pending, 224 Lafayette St. 10012 (OP-Restaurant) (Sidewalk Café) (DOT Open Restaurant Program – sidewalk) (Temp. Retail Permit)
- Robillo Holdings, LLC d/b/a Choy Filipino Restaurant fka Bar 9, 90 W. Houston St. 10012 (OP-Restaurant) (Temp. Retail Permit)
1g. Applications to the New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) for Removal and Relocation Application to existing Restaurant Wine (RW), Tavern Wine (TW) or Full Liquor On-Premise (OP) Licenses:
1h. Applications to the New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) for an Expansion into Municipal Property to existing Restaurant Wine (RW), Tavern Wine (TW) or Full Liquor On-Premise (OP) License:
- 3 of Cups, LLC d/b/a Three of Cups, 150 Sullivan St. 10012 (RW-Restaurant) (DOT Open Restaurant Program – roadbed)
FYI/Renewals: King, 16-18 King St. (OP);
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PARKS & WATERFRONT Rich Caccappolo, Chair
Wed., 4/6 @ 6:30 PM – Meeting Access via Videoconference
- *Update on parks and playgrounds in Community District 2.
- *Update on the Tony Dapolito Recreational Center.
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TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION Shirley Secunda, Chair
Thurs., 4/7 @ 5:30 PM – Meeting Access via Videoconference [Please note earlier Start Time.]
- *Request to co-name the N/W side of 5th Ave. and Washington Sq. N. Edie Windsor and Thea Spyer Way.
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SLA LICENSING 2 Robert Ely, Co-Chair and Donna Raftery, Co-Chair
Thurs., 4/7 @ 6:30 PM – Meeting Access via Videoconference
1a.* Applications to the New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) for Corporate Change to existing Restaurant Wine (RW), Tavern Wine (TW) or Full Liquor On-Premise (OP) Licenses:
1b.* Applications to the New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) for Change in Method of Operation to existing Restaurant Wine (RW), Tavern Wine (TW) or Full Liquor On-Premise (OP) Licenses:
1c. Applications to the New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) for Alteration Application to existing Restaurant Wine (RW), Tavern Wine (TW) or Full Liquor On-Premise (OP) Licenses:
1d.* Apps. to the SLA for New License for New Beer and Cider license (RBC):
1e.* Apps. to the SLA for New License for New Beer and Wine license (RW/TW):
- Manuel Ramirez/The Village Sand Bar, LLC, 64 Greenwich Ave. 10013 (RW-Restaurant)
- Members Only Experience, LLC d/b/a Members Only, 53 W. 8th St. 10011 (TW-Bar/Tavern) (DJ) (Live Music-Jazz-Individual Singer or Band)
- 67G, LLC d/b/a Krewe (this is an eyeglass store Krewe Eyewear-note original notice) 67 Gansevoort St. 10014 (TW-Bar/Tavern) (Live Music-Various) (DOT Open Restaurant Program – sidewalk) (previously unlicensed)
1f.* Apps. to the SLA for New License for Full Liquor On-Premise (OP):
Gansevoort Market Coffee Shop, Inc. d/b/a Hector’s Place, 44 Little W. 12th St. 10014 (Class Change) (OP-Diner)(laid over)- Jane St. Social Club, Inc. d/b/a SVB NYC, 113 Jane St. 10014 (OP-Club/Members Only/Not-for-Profit) (Basement, 1st, Mezzanine, 2nd, 3rd, 5th Flrs.) (DJ) (Live Music-Piano, Light Jazz, Small Group Live Bands) (Patron Dancing) (Security Personnel) (Rooftop)
- Maizon New York, LLC d/b/a Pending, 651-667 Hudson St. 10014 (OP- Restaurant) (DJ) (Live Music-Assorted Variety) (Patio or Deck)
- Barbuto West, LLC d/b/a Barbuto, 521 West St. aka 113 Horatio St. 10014 (OP-Restaurant) (Transfer) (DOT Open Restaurant Program – sidewalk) (Increase Occupancy on the First Floor and Cellar)
- Pyramid Effect Corp. d/b/a Sakai Sushi, 176-180 7th Ave. So. 10014 (OP-Restaurant) (DOT Open Restaurant Program)
- 239 West 4th Street Restaurant, LLC d/b/a Pending, 239 W. 4th St. 10014 (OP-Restaurant) (Temporary Retail Permit)
- Nat’s on Bleecker, LLC d/b/a TBD, 170 Bleecker St. 10012 (OP-Restaurant) (DOT Open Restaurant Program – sidewalk) (Temporary Retail Permit)
- NGN West Village, LLC fka Negroni West Village, LLC d/b/a Negroni, 117 7th Ave. So. 10014 (OP-Restaurant) (DOT Open Restaurant Program – Sidewalk)
1g. Applications to the New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) for Removal and Relocation Application to existing Restaurant Wine (RW), Tavern Wine (TW) or Full Liquor On-Premise (OP) Licenses:
1h. Applications to the New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) for an Expansion into Municipal Property to existing Restaurant Wine (RW), Tavern Wine (TW) or Full Liquor On-Premise (OP) License:
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SCHOOLS & EDUCATION Patricia Laraia, Chair
Mon., 4/11 @ 6:30 PM – Meeting Access via Videoconference
- *School Budget Cuts: What it means for you and your school
- Panelist: Yolanda Smith, NYC Independent Budget Office
- *Presentation by iMentor, a Youth Mentoring Program for College Students.
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LANDMARKS 1 Chenault Spence, Chair
Tues., 4/12 @ 6:30 PM – Meeting Access via Videoconference
- *770 Broadway – Application is to modify loading dock door bay, install new signage and new emergency back-up generator at roof and new cooling towers.
- *163 Bleecker St.– Application is to renovate the existing two-story structure with new mezzanine, raised second floor level, and new exterior façade.
- *31 Perry St. – Application is to renovate the existing four-story building with changes to the ground floor, reconstruction of existing rear façade and new steel windows at rear and side east facades.
- *24 Commerce St. – Application to reconfigure the rear roof with a large dormer window.
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LAND USE Frederica Sigel, Chair
Wed., 4/13 @ 6:30 PM – Meeting Access via Videoconference
[See amended Calendar for Agenda.]
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BYLAWS WORKING GROUP Susan Kent, Chair
Thurs. 4/14 @ 5:30 PM – Meeting Access via Videoconference
1. Review of comments received on Communications Policies draft.
2. Discussion of remaining bylaws sections needing review.”
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LANDMARKS 2 Chenault Spence, Chair
Thurs., 4/14 @ 6:30 PM – Meeting Access via Videoconference
- *118 W. 13th St. – Application is to alter and repair the existing fence, create a new egress door, add a canopy to the existing accessible entrance, new windows at the front facade, expand the eastern and western rooftop bulkhead, relocation of mechanicals, new rooftop trellis, lowering the terrace level at the rear, and altering the fenestration at the courtyard and rear facades, and the application of a mineral stain finish to the courtyard walls.
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EXECUTIVE Jeannine Kiely, Chair
Tues., 4/19 @ 6:30 PM – Meeting Access via Videoconference and In-Person.
We strongly encourage the public to attend virtually by registering here:
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However, if you would like to attend in-person, you must wear a mask over your mouth and nose during the entire meeting and register in advance here: https://cb2exec0422.
The in-person component will be in the CB2 Conference Room, 3 Washington Square Village #1A.
ARTS & INSTITUTION Robin Rothstein, Chair
Mon., 4/25 @ 6:30 PM – Location to be Determined.
[See amended Calendar for Agenda.]
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FULL BOARD Jeannine Kiely, Chair
Tues., 4/26 @ 6:30 PM – Location to be Determined.
Written testimony and/or virtual speaker cards can be submitted by email before 5:00 p.m. April 26, 2022 to speakerscard@cb2manhattan.org. [Please note that registering for the Zoom meeting does not register you to speak.] Please submit your name, agenda topic, and address. Public speakers will be limited to 2 minutes or less at the discretion of the Chair. We recommend submitting written testimony, which will be summarized at the meeting, to ensure an opportunity for your voice to be recognized.
We strongly encourage the public to attend virtually by registering here:
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However, if you would like to attend in-person, you must wear a mask over your mouth and nose during the entire meeting.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL BUSINESS Valerie De La Rosa, Chair
Wed., 4/27 @ 6:30 PM – Location to be Determined.
[See amended Calendar for Agenda.]
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HUMAN SERVICES Susanna Aaron, Chair
Thurs., 4/28 @ 6:30 PM – Location to be Determined.
- *Update from the Department of Homeless Services & Westhab about the proposed shelter for single adults that will be located at 349 Canal Street.
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Community Board 3 meetings in April
NYCHA & Section 8 Housing Subcommittee
No meeting scheduled
Health, Seniors, & Human Services / Youth, Education, & Human Rights Committee
Thursday, April 7 at 6:30pm
Online: https://zoom.us/j/92829895546
By Phone: +1 646 518 9805, +1 929 205 6099
Meeting ID: 928 2989 5546
- Approval of previous month’s minutes
- Planning for panels
- Follow up letter to CM Bottcher 8-point plan (click here to view 8-point plan)
- Possible joint CB 2/3 meeting/forum on mental illness needs in community
- CAB/CEC reports
- Discussion of future agenda items
- Vote to adjourn
Landmarks Committee
No meeting scheduled
SLA & DCA Licensing Committee
Monday, April 11 at 6:30pm
Online: https://zoom.us/j/92199317942
By Phone: +1 646 518 9805, +1 929 205 6099
Meeting ID: 921 9931 7942
Applicants must submit withdrawals and residents must submit materials and agreements by email by Friday noon before meeting
- Approval of previous month’s minutes
New Liquor License Applications
- Pinky Swear (Wallabout Entertainment LLC), 6 St Marks Pl (op) (withdrawn)
- Waypoint Cafe NYC (Waypoint Media Cafe LLC), 65 Ludlow St (wb)
- Marufuku Ramen (EK Food Services Inc), 92 2nd Ave (upgrade to op)
- Offside (OT AT LLC), 94 Ave A (op)
- Black Rose Management LLC, 159 E Houston St (op)
- Next Best LLC, 188 Ave B (op)
- Book Club Bar LLC, 197 E 3rd St (upgrade to op)
- GPGB LLC, 225 Bowery (aka 3 Freeman Alley) (op) (hotel)
- Bar Veloce (FT 328 LLC), 245 Bowery (op)
Items not heard at Committee
- Yakiniku West (E Ochi Inc), 218 E 9th St (op/corp change)
- Fat Choy (China Bull LLC), 250 Broome St (wb/corp change) (withdrawn)
- Gastronomic Investment LLC, 127 E 7th St (wb)
- Takumi Omakase (Takumi NYC Corp), 181 Essex St (wb)
- Dua Kafe (Dua Byrek Inc), 520 E 14th St (wb)
Expansion onto Municipal Property (not heard)
- Bronx Brewery (The Bronx Brewery East Village LLC), 64 2nd Ave (expansion onto municipal property)
- Vote to adjourn
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Transportation, Public Safety, Sanitation & Environment Committee
Tuesday, April 12 at 6:30pm
Online: https://zoom.us/j/91684505952
By Phone: +1 646 518 9805, +1 929 205 6099
Meeting ID: 916 8450 5952
- Approval of previous month’s minutes
- School Construction Authority: Construction repair project at Tomkins Middle School, PS 64 and Earth School campus (click here to view letter from School Construction Authority to nearby residents of the project)
- Informational presentation re: CM Marte initiative with ACE to expand street cleaning services on LES
- Follow up to list problem intersections for FY 2023 budget planning
- Discussion of future agenda items
Block Party
- Street Naming Celebration for Avenues for Justice Way, 5/21, Avenue B (btwn E 6th St and E 7th St)
- Vote to adjourn
Economic Development Committee
No meeting scheduled
Parks, Recreation, Waterfront & Resiliency Committee
Thursday, April 14 at 6:30pm
Online: https://zoom.us/j/97669441619
By Phone: +1 646 518 9805, +1 929 205 6099
Meeting ID: 976 6944 1619
- Approval of previous month’s minutes
- Parks Manager Update
- ESCR update
- Vote to adjourn
Land Use, Zoning, Public & Private Housing Committee
Tuesday, April 19 at 6:30pm
In Person: Community Board 3 Office, 59 East 4th Street
Online: https://zoom.us/j/93439932803
By Phone: +1 646 518 9805, +1 929 205 6099
Meeting ID: 934 3993 2803
- Approval of previous month’s minutes
- Hotel Assoc of NYC: oversupply of hotel rooms and low utilization rate of state program to convert hotels to housing
- Finalization of Urban fellow Urban fellow sustainability resiliency project
- Continued revision of housing questionnaire
- Vote to adjourn
Personnel and Board Member Matters Task Force
Wednesday, April 20 at 6:30pm
Community Board 3 Office, 59 East 4th Street
- Interview and selection of candidates for the ADM position
Executive Committee
Thursday, April 21, 2022 – 6:30pm
Community Board 3 Office – 59 East 4th Street
Community Board 3, Full Board Meeting
Tuesday, April 26, 2022 – 6:30pm
PS 20 – 166 Essex Street (E Houston & Stanton Sts)
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Why is nobody from the Community Boards and most politicians saying anything about the announced closing of the 23st. Veterans Hospital? Support the troops, keep it open. Most city media do not seem to care either?