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Committee tells Luxor Lounge applicant to provide health certificate if hookah will be offered
Summary
The Luxor Lounge application proceeded with community support but committee members flagged hookah service as requiring a health/ventilation certificate; applicant agreed to submit documentation before the committee advances any approval.
The committee reviewed an application for Luxor Lounge, a long‑standing cocktail lounge in the West Village, where the owner described bringing on a new partner and planned interior improvements. A local block association representative told the committee the business had not caused problems and supported the application.
However, during questioning a committee member asked whether the operation would include hookah. The applicant confirmed hookah would be offered. Committee members noted they did not see a health certificate or ventilation documentation in the application packet and instructed the applicant to submit a health/ventilation certificate before the matter is voted on or recommended to the SLA.
The applicant said he would provide the requested certificate to the office. The committee also reiterated standard stipulations: background music only, no promoted events, and no operable façade changes.
