When the Real Estate Section of the NY Times Calls Out the Negatives of Nightlife, We Guess It Must Be Real

The rally cry of NoHo's recent opposition to the addition of another night-hip restaurant wasn't an anomoly, nor was it yet another cranky protest. When residents and property owners, some of them pretty big ones, pointed out that the unrestricted dominance of bars and night-hip restaurants was contrary to the economic and social interests in their community, it seemed a shocking reversal of the "Public Interest," as interpreted by the State Liquor Authority and to some extent New York City Government, which had all too often declared that anything that made money couldn't be refused.

Well, here it is, folks, from the most pro real estate newspaper in the City! If the nightlife industry - a potentially valuable contributor to the City's economy can't learn to manage itself, can't take an active and responsible role in the vitality of a neighborhood, bigger players in the economy may regulate them even more than laws do.

Click on the title above.

312 Bowery Sold for $22.1 Million

Massey Knakal sells mixed-use in Manhattan for $22.1M
by Rob Biedermann


Mr. CirauloMassey Knakal Realty Services arranged the sale of a newly renovated five-story mixed-use building at 312 Bowery in the NoHo neighborhood in Manhattan for $22.1 million to Bremen House, Inc.The seller, 314 Realty LLC, was exclusively represented by Massey Knakal Vice Chairman John Ciraulo, along with Managing Director James Nelson and broker James Kinsey. The five-story building sits on the west side of Bowery between Houston and Bleecker. It is a mix of residential and retail with 21 one-bedroom apartments, a three-bedroom penthouse and 5,000 square feet of retail space. The building spans nearly 23,000 square feet.

This Month's CB#2 Manhattan Hearings of Note

PUBLIC FORUM: STATE LIQUOR AUTHORITY (SLA) WORKSHOP
The SLA is presenting a workshop to CB 2 to discuss the “500 foot rule” and other issues of community interest. Board members are strongly encouraged to attend. The public is welcome.
Tues., 10/2 @ 6:45 PM-NYU Silver Building, 32 Waverly Pl. Room 809 (I.D. Required)

STREET ACTIVITY AND FILM PERMITS Philip Mouquinho, Chair
Thurs., 10/4 6:30 PM-CB#2-Man., Board Conference Room, 3 Washington Square Village, ground floor: 10/25 – University Plaza Nursery School, Bleecker St. bet. Mercer St. & La Guardia Pl.

ZONING & HOUSING Hon. David Reck, Chair
Thurs., 10/11 @ 6:30 PM – NYU Silver Building, 32 Waverly Place, Room 206 (I.D. Required)
8-12 Bond St. Board of Standards and Appeals variance application pursuant to Section 72-21 to permit hotel and retail (Use Group 6 including restaurant use) below the level of the second story in an M1-5B zoning district. The proposed new building will contain as of right hotel uses on floors two through seven and will comply with the bulk standards for the district.

INSTITUTIONS David Gruber, Chair
Mon., 10/15 @ 6:30 PM- Caring Community, 20 Washington Square North, Conference Room, First Floor: 1. NYU Update on Phase One of the Planning Process.

PUBLIC FORUM: FILM SCREENING ON NYC TRAFFIC & CONGESTION PRICING
TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION Shirley Secunda, Chair
Tues., 10/23 @ 6:00 PM – NYU Casa Italiana, 24 W. 12th St.
“Contested Streets: Breaking New York City Gridlock,” screening of new documentary film on livable streets co-sponsored by CB2 Manhattan, Transportation Alternatives & NYU Office of Gov’t and Community Relations. Remarks by: NYC Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn, State Senator Thomas K. Duane, Assembly Member Deborah J. Glick & Deputy Manhattan Borough President Rose Pierre-Louis. Panel discussion to follow.

4:00 AM Hit and Run Kills Pedestrian on Bowery & 4th St.

According to 7online: This deadly hit and run happened just after 4 a.m. Sunday morning at Bowery and east 4th Street. The 24-year-old victim suffered massive head injuries and later died at St. Vincents Hospital. Several people witnessed the horrific accident.

NY Sun Covers Bond Street

Bond Street Begins Transition
By BRADLEY HOPE
Staff Reporter of the Sun, September 27, 2007 posted 9/26/07 11:25 pm EDT

Just in case you missed it. Click on the title above.

Hotel Bulletin

We have just heard from the Chair of CB2 Manhattan's Zoning Committee Chair that the plans have changed for 8-10 Bond St. The planned as-of-right hotel is a last minute addition to the October hearing calendar. They are also seeking a special permit for a change of use on the area below the second floor.

We smell lots-o-bars and a probable endorsement from the NoHo BID.

UPDATE: ZONING & HOUSING Hon. David Reck, Chair
Thurs., 10/11 @ 6:30 PM – NYU Silver Building, 32 Waverly Place, Room 206 (I.D. Required). 8-12 Bond St. Board of Standards and Appeals variance application pursuant to Section 72-21 to permit hotel and retail (Use Group 6 including restaurant use) below the level of the second story in an M1-5B zoning district. The proposed new building will contain as of right hotel uses on floors two through seven and will comply with the bulk standards for the district.

Save Post-AL...address correction

It seems that 341 Lafayette is another address to be watching. The owners have entered into an agreement with a real estate firm to convert the ground floor spaces to high class retail (we are not sure about the second floor).

BUT, in the process Gary Patik, owner of Post-AL, our much-beloved and much-needed packing, shipping (specializes in art and antiques), printing and mailbox store is being forced to leave.

Help him find another address in our neighborhood, PLEASE. Faster, more efficient and way-more neighborhood friendly than some of his national chain competitors, Post-AL provides a needed service to our community...AND, need I add, this is a quiet, clean, 8:00 am to 6:00pm business, not attracting of vermin, eco-frieindly and the perfect compliment to our growing stable of live-work neighbors.

So, here are his specs: 750-1000 sq. ft of space. Ampirage enough to run two computers and two copy machines, and storage space for packing materials. His reputation is terrific; he has a steady and rapidly growing customer base...AND he loves the neighborhood.

If you've got an idea...or a space, you can reach him directly at CORRECTED ADDRESS: gapati8@aol.com

Schrager Bonds With His New Neighbors

Dan Levin reports in this weeks New York Magazine about our sweet victory in keeping Quiet Bond Street, actually quiet. We can't say it better...so click on the title above and enjoy...

More San Genaro....

If living with it isn't quite enough, check out the dialogue on Curbed.com , "How to Clean Up San Genaro" (click on title above)

New York Times Maps Building Permits

The New York Times Real Estate Section now includes a feature that maps building permits by date and location. Ours is Village Soho (maybe someday they'll recognize NoHo). So, now we know there are major rennovation permits at 32 Bond, 42 Bond and 53 Great Jones issued since June of this year. No surprises here...but now you know for the future.

Click on the title above, and then put the address in your favorites.

Now, if someone can figure out how to map DOB violations ...