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Why it matters

The project couples brand marketing and public hospitality in a large, 40,000+‑square‑foot space in a mixed commercial area near the High Line. Committee members and nearby stakeholders focused on how frequently the space could host private events with DJs or live music, whether alcohol service would be allowed on the Ground Floor showroom outside private events, and how live music on public floors would be limited so the venue does not “morph” into a general entertainment space.

Applicant presentation and proposed program

Donald Bernstein (counsel) and Genesis/Restaurant Associates representatives described the layout and hours: public hours proposed 10 a.m.–midnight Sunday–Wednesday and to 1 a.m. Thursday–Saturday; the outdoor terrace would close at 10 p.m. on weekdays and 11 p.m. on weekends. The lower‑level event space (seller) is intended for private events and is acoustically treated; counsel said that space would be available for events and could host DJs and amplified music without the same restrictions. The applicants proposed limiting full buyouts of all floors to 15 times per year and discussed a suggested cap on private events with DJs/live music on Floors 1 and 2 (the committee proposed 18 per year; applicants proposed 24).

Committee and neighborhood concerns

Two issues dominated the discussion:

1) Live music and amplified sound on public floors. Neighbors and committee members asked that the Ground Floor showroom and Second‑Floor restaurant not host DJs or live music when open to the public. The applicants said they proposed acoustic, unamplified live music on public floors and suggested up to eight acoustic performances monthly; the committee pressed for stricter limits. Counsel said live music in the showroom would be unamplified and intended to create a “mood of elegance” rather than a band setting; the applicants offered to end live music earlier than the final closing hour.

2) Alcohol consumption on the Ground Floor showroom. The committee sought to limit carrying alcohol and in‑showroom consumption outside of private events; the applicants agreed to modify service practices so that patrons would obtain drinks at the Second‑Floor bar rather than having wait staff circulate with drinks on the Ground Floor when the showroom is open to the public. Private events were described as permissible, but the committee sought numerical limits for events with DJs/live music and for whole‑venue buyouts.

Other clarifications

- Outdoor terrace: applicants agreed no speakers would be placed outside; terrace seating was described as roughly 45 seats (12 tables) and would be seated service with a host/hostess and monitored occupancy.
- Private events: applicants said most private events would be brand‑related programming (talks, design/automotive presentations) rather than third‑party club events; committee members asked for clearer written stipulations describing the intended programming and whether third‑party buyouts would be permitted.
- Hours and music timing: applicants proposed ending any live music an hour before the venue’s final closing time on the relevant night (for example, live music would end by 11 p.m. when the venue closes at midnight).

Where it stands

Committee members and applicants exchanged several stipulation proposals. The committee asked the applicants to provide a written set of agreed stipulations that (a) limit the number and type of events with DJs or amplified music on Floors 1 and 2, (b) bar outdoor speakers on the terrace, (c) restrict alcohol service on the Ground Floor to private events or require drinks be procured at the Second‑Floor bar for showroom visitors, and (d) cap full‑venue buyouts per year. No formal committee vote or final stipulation package appears in the transcript excerpt; staff and applicants agreed to draft and exchange written stipulation language.

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The application and why it matters

The application matters to neighbors because the site previously held an on-premises (OP) license and the new proposal would be a beer-and-wine (restaurant-wine) license; the applicant said the business would operate with earlier closing hours than the prior tenant. Max Bookman said the proposed hours are 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily but that the applicant would accept 10 p.m. closing to allow operational flexibility. The applicant also told the committee they intend to apply to the Department of Consumer Affairs for a sidewalk-cafe permit and preliminarily plans for about 12 tables and roughly 24 sidewalk seats.

What the committee discussed

Committee members asked the applicant to confirm closing times and whether any operable windows or French doors would be left open while alcohol was being served. The applicant agreed on the record that 9:30 p.m. in the application meant the premises would be closed to patrons at 9:30 p.m. and later accepted 10 p.m. as an agreed closing time in committee discussion to avoid future alterations. Max Bookman said: “If we think we should put a little room, shoulder in there, we could say 10PM,” and later confirmed the applicant would set 10 p.m. as the operating close.

Neighbors raised outreach and outdoor seating concerns. One resident asked whether building residents above the site had been contacted; Rudin said outreach letters were sent and she had informally spoken with some neighbors who were supportive. The committee suggested the applicant contact the local Business Improvement District and neighborhood representatives; the applicant agreed.

Operational details and stipulations discussed

- License type: restaurant beer-and-wine (applicant stated existing use previously held an OP license and the new application is for beer-and-wine only).
- Seating: applicant gave 52 seats (23 tables plus 4 counter seats).
- Hours: applicant originally listed 9:00 a.m.–9:30 p.m.; in discussion the applicant agreed to a formal closing hour of 10 p.m. to provide flexibility and to avoid returning for an alteration.
- Sidewalk cafe: applicant intends to apply to DCA for a sidewalk cafe; they estimate about 12 tables/24 seats based on the prior tenant’s sidewalk layout but have not yet filed with DCA.
- Noise and music: applicant said there would be no loud music; the committee pressed for and the applicant agreed to close operable doors/windows at 9 p.m. under the committee’s standard stipulation (applicant later confirmed willingness to close the operable doors by 9 p.m.).

Where it stands

No formal committee vote or resolution was recorded in the transcript of the meeting segment. Committee members and the applicant negotiated hours and operational items to be reflected in the application packet and customary stipulations; the committee advised the applicant to follow up with the neighborhood BID and to file the sidewalk-cafe paperwork with DCA.

Closing note

Committee members indicated they would include standard stipulations (hours, door/window closing time, no loud music) when drafting the committee’s recommendation to the full board and noted the applicant’s agreement to contact neighborhood groups before the board vote.

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Why it matters

Neighbors and committee members voiced concern because the block already has heavy sidewalk seating density, and because the prior tenant at the address generated contentious permit and operating-history questions. Committee members pressed the applicants on hours, sidewalk-cafe size, music, events and whether those operating the new restaurant have verifiable New York experience.

What applicants said

Representative Max Bookman said the application is an OP-to-OP transfer; he and the named operators described plans for a 9-table sidewalk cafe (18 seats) and asked for the committee’s usual stipulations on door/window closing. The applicants told the committee they would forgo DJs and amplified live music after resident feedback and would limit live music to occasional acoustic performers; they said they would keep doors closed during any live performances. On private events the applicants proposed 4–6 private closures per year for the restaurant; they said promoters would not be used and that events would be run by the restaurant.

Neighbor and committee concerns

Neighbors raised multiple issues: (1) density of sidewalk seating on the block (Bagatelle and other businesses already have large outdoor footprints), (2) potential crowding on cobblestone/open-street pedestrian corridors, (3) prior operator noncompliance at the site and (4) uncertainty about certificates of occupancy/TCOs and building permits. Committee members asked for clarity about who would be physically present and managing the restaurant; applicants said one of the managers (Evgeny/Eugene Yevgeniy Zhuravidov) would run operations on-site while owner-licensee Eric Agababayev would be on the license. Applicants said other partners have restaurant experience in Russia and that the manager has restaurant operations experience in New York.

Operational details discussed

- License/transfer: OP-to-OP transfer (previous tenant listed as Coco/meat packers); applicants said they were seeking the same hours as the prior operator but acknowledged ambiguity in the prior operator’s advertised hours.
- Hours: committee pressed applicants to accept more restricted hours; applicants suggested typical committee stipulations could be acceptable (closing by 10–11 p.m. on weekdays/weekends respectively), but requested later hours for weekend nights. Some committee members opposed granting 2 a.m. hours and suggested midnight or 1 a.m. as limits for inexperienced operators.
- Sidewalk cafe: applicants requested a sidewalk cafe (they referenced prior sidewalk seating numbers roughly 12 tables/24 seats but later asked for 9 tables/18 seats); applicants said any sidewalk seating would close at the premises’ closing time and would conform to Department of Consumer Affairs rules.
- Music and doors: applicants agreed (on the record) not to have DJs and not to have amplified live bands; they said occasional acoustic performers could be permitted if doors were closed during performances and that live music would end earlier than hard closing hours.
- Private events: applicants proposed 4–6 private closures a year; committee members sought limits and clarity about promoters and buyouts.
- Building permits/TCO: applicants and committee discussed existing Department of Buildings/Certificate of Occupancy issues. Applicants said a stop-work situation and prior owner’s permit issues led to delays; they said they will secure an active TCO and required permits before opening and are working with an architect and expediting firm.

Where it stands

No vote or final resolution is recorded in the transcript excerpt. Multiple committee members said they would recommend tighter limits on late-night hours for operators without a local track record and asked the applicants to provide verified documentation on DOB/TCO status and to formalize specific stipulations on music, hours and sidewalk seating before the board votes.

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