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Gymshark seeks curbside queue for Bond Street flagship; residents push for outreach and 5-foot pedestrian access
Summary
Gymshark asked Community Board 2 to allow partial sidewalk and curb closures for a Dec. 13 store opening at 11 Bond Street, proposing 300— 500 guests, four security guards and goodie bags; the committee pressed for neighborhood outreach, a cut-off point if lines approach Broadway and an assurance of a five-foot pedestrian corridor.
Gymshark representatives told Manhattan Community Board 2Strategic Resilience Committee on Nov. 25 that the UK-based retailer plans a flagship opening at 11 Bond Street on Dec. 13 and is seeking a partial sidewalk/curb permit to manage queuing for an anticipated 300— 500 guests. "We just have some goodie bags for the first, like, 150 people," Jay from Gymshark said, noting the company would station security and brand ambassadors to police line movement and store access.
Why it matters: The opening would bring concentrated foot traffic into a narrow West Village/SoHo block with multiple residential entries. Neighbors warned that long lines can block doorways and narrow sidewalks; the committee has a long-established requirement that…
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