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Neighbors press board over Saint George Coffee’s sidewalk use and garbage complaints
Summary
Residents told Community Board 2 the enclosed sidewalk cafe at Saint George Coffee has been accompanied by unpermitted outside tables, garbage cans on Barrow Street, and confrontational behavior by the owner; the enclosed‑cafe application itself was discussed and committee members advised filing 311 complaints for ongoing violations.
Residents raised concerns about Saint George Coffee’s sidewalk use at Manhattan Community Board 2’s meeting, saying problems that pre‑dated the current application remain unresolved.
Susan Ginsburg, a resident who testified, described longstanding sidewalk encroachments and repeated problems with garbage cans and people congregating on Barrow Street. "They have people congregating... the worst is that... the garbage can is always there 24 7," Ginsburg said,…
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