Residents press for hard-close hours and ventilation fixes as Charley Boy/Bevy's seeks license at 47 7th Avenue South

The Charley Boy (d/b/a Bevy's) application for 47 7th Avenue South drew sustained public comment from residents and condo-board members who said earlier operators caused persistent noise and operational problems.

Residents described a history of late-night disturbance, airflow and exhaust problems, and unauthorized modifications to the enclosed sidewalk cafe structure. Public commenter Bonnie Slotnick, a long-time resident, urged denial: "I cannot believe that they would be given 2 full OP licenses across the street from one another with virtually no experience," she said, citing prior operators' history of loud music and after-hours activity.

Applicants described a small, enclosed sidewalk cafe arrangement, proposed hours and an operational approach that limits live/ amplified music and requires enclosed windows and doors to remain closed. The committee and residents pressed for hard-close hours, no staff use of the side door, no speakers/subwoofers in the enclosed cafe, clear documentation of Dining Out NYC/Revocable Consent status for the enclosed space, and verification that the landlord will remedy outstanding vent and DOB-related issues before operation.

The applicant agreed to many operational stipulations including hard close hours (11 p.m. weekdays, midnight on weekends), no staff use of the side door, and no subwoofers. The committee recorded a conditional recommendation: the application will be advanced only with written confirmation of Dining Out NYC permission (if required), proof that the enclosed sidewalk cafe is properly authorized, and verification that vent/hood/insulation work is completed and verified with the condo board.