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Mishka Soho withdraws outdoor seating, agrees to noise limits and closed‑facade stipulations
Summary
Owners of Mishka Soho (519 Broom St.) told the committee they will remove an outdoor seating element from this filing, limit live music to non‑amplified acoustic sets, keep doors/facade closed during performances, and accept stipulated hours and other conditions.
Mishka Soho’s owners presented a full on‑premises liquor application for 519 Broom St. and agreed during the Community Board 2 Liquor Committee meeting to several operational limits the committee requested.
Applicant Marina and representative Rosa told the committee the proposed restaurant would operate 9 a.m. to 1 a.m., with a total indoor seating of 34, a six‑seat stand‑up bar and a side lot the applicant initially listed for three tables and six outdoor seats. During the meeting, Marina agreed to remove the outdoor seating from the current SLA filing because the necessary building‑department approvals and a certificate of occupancy update were not in place.
Why it matters: neighbors in the building and across the street had previously complained about music and open doors when another operator used the premises. The committee emphasized noise control and strict limits on the facade and exterior openings.
Key commitments from the applicant - Outdoor area: Marina agreed to withdraw the outdoor seating from the present application and said she would seek any necessary building permits before requesting an alteration. - Live music: Applicant described the program as acoustic Russian jazz (mostly piano/guitar, occasional singing), limited to one or two performers; the applicant said sets would typically occur two to three days per week for roughly 30‑minute to multi‑hour brunch or early evening slots (weekday evenings roughly 5–8 p.m.; brunch sets on weekend afternoons). The applicant agreed no amplification or drums and to close doors/facade during any live music. - Hours: the applicant accepted the committee’s clarification that closing hours mean patrons must be cleared from the premises by the listed closing time. The applicant agreed to the committee’s proposed closing hours (midnight weekdays, 1 a.m. weekends) and to follow the board’s usual stipulations regarding no dancing, background music only unless otherwise conditioned, and no operable windows or doors open during music.
Committee action and next steps The committee asked the applicant to sign the standard stipulation and confirm the facility’s Certificate of Occupancy (or building‑department sign‑off) for the interior seating; the applicant said she would supply the stipulation and the updated paperwork. Committee members recorded no formal objection once the applicant removed the outdoor area and accepted the stipulations.
Ending: Mishka’s application will proceed with the indoor‑only configuration and the committee requested submission of the signed stipulation and updated building documentation before the SLA filing.
