2020-00744 REQUEST FOR DIRECTION MONROE L...

2020-00744

MONROE L 3163892 SNAPPIE SIPS INC

NEW YORK STATE LIQUOR AUTHORITY FULL BOARD AGENDA

MEETING OF 06/24/2020 REFERRED FROM: LICENSING BUREAU

REASON FOR REFERRAL REQUEST FOR DIRECTION

FILED: 10/07/2019 815 PORTLAND AVENUE ROCHESTER, NY 14621

(NEW PACKAGE STORE)

The Members of the Authority at their regular meeting held at the Zone 2 Albany Office on 06/24/2020 determined :

To:

From:

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Members of the Authority

MEMORANDUM State Liquor Authority

License Bureau

Date: May 27, 2020

Adam Roberts, Deputy Commissioner

Monroe L 3163892 Snappie Sips Inc 815 Portland Ave Rochester, NY 14621

Type of Application: New Package Store

Question(s) to be considered: Will issuance of this license serve public convenience and advantage?

Protests: None

Description of Premises: The proposed premises is located on the ground floor of a multi-unit, two story mixed use building . Premises is 924 total square feet with 395 square feet dedicated to retail space

Method of Operation: Liquor store with a manager and one employee. Store will have a "bullet proof' configuration and engage in internet sales.



2020-00745

KINGS L 1322973 LADY STARDUST LLC OBA: QUEEN OF SWORDS WINE

AND SPIRITS 127 KINGSTON AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11213

(NEW PACKAGE STORE)


FILED: 11/01/2019

The Members of the Authority at their regular meeting held at the Zone 2 Albany Office on 06/24/2020 determined:

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From:

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License Bureau

Date: May 11 , 2020

Adam Roberts , Deputy Commissioner

Kings L 1322973 Lady Stardust, LLC 127 Kingston Avenue Brooklyn , NY 11213



Protests: Yes Kings L 1011410 - Tung Cheng Liquors Corp OBA: Tung Cheng Liquor Kings L 1259167 - CNC Liquor & Wine LLC

Description of Premises: The premises is located on the first floor of a multi-story, mixed use building . It will consist of a retail area, refrigerators, storage room , walk in freezer, ATM, grill , refrigerated display case, and restroom. Alcohol will be stored in the refrigerators . There is one entrance door in the front of the premises.

Method of Operation: Liquor store with four employees and principal will employ a manager. Applicant will not offer internet sales and will not have a bullet proof configuration .



2020-00746

BRONX L 1322946 BLUE WINE & SPIRITS INC 132 WEST 238TH STREET BRONX, NY 10463

(NEW PACKAGE STORE)


FILED: 11/01/2019


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License Bureau

Date: May 11, 2020


Bronx L 1322946 Blue Wine & Spirits Inc. 132 W. 238th Street Bronx, NY 10463



Protests: Bronx L 1295623 - Iris & Angus Liquor Store Inc

Description of Premises: The premises is located in a one story, multi-unit commercial building. The premise consists of retail sales area and storage. Total space is 460 square feet with 350 square feet devoted to retail space.

Method of Operation: Liquor store with two employees and principal will manage. Applicant will not offer internet sales and will not have a bullet proof configuration.



2020- 00747

KINGS AX 1325283 MUCHO LOCO 2 DELI

GROCERY CORP 168 LIBERTY AVENUE BROOKLYN , NY 11212


FILED: 01/26/2020

(NEW GROCERY STORE BEER/WINE PRODUCTS)


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License Bureau



Kings AX 1325283 Mucho Loco 2 Deli Grocery Corp 168 Liberty Ave Brooklyn, NY 11212

Date: May 22, 2020

Type of Application: Grocery Store Beer and Wine Products

Question(s) to be considered: The applicant was previously disapproved with-in the last two years at this location for not disclosing a felony arrest of the applicant's principal during the application process.

Protests: None

Description of Premises: Premises is located on the first floor of a single unit building. The first floor consists of a retail area, storage area, food prep area, deli and one (1) restroom. Alcohol will be stored in the walk-in cooler. There is one (1) customer entrance.

Method of Operation: Grocery Store with two (2) employees, principal to manage.



2020- 00748

SUFFOLK OP 1323931 SPACE LOUNGE INC OBA: SPACE LOUNGE 413 WEST MAIN STREET SMITHTOWN, NY 11787

(NEW ON PREMISES LIQUOR)


FILED: 12/06/2019


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License Bureau

Date: May 29, 2020


Suffolk OP 1323931 Space Lounge Inc. 413 W. Main St. Smithtown, NY 11787

Type of Application: New On-Premises Liquor

Question(s) to be considered: Is there good cause to deny issuing this license? (1) Only licensee at this location had extensive disciplinary history resulting in cancellation of the license. (2) The applicant's principal has no experience managing or working in a licensed establishment. (3) Applicant's proposed manager's only experience is owning an unlicensed "hospitality industry" company.

Protests: Town of Smithtown

Description of Premises: Premises occupies a one story (with basement) freestanding building . Premise consists of food prep area, dining area, bar, bathroom, storage and a yard that will be contained by shrubbery/fencing . There is a set of stairs on the first floor that lead to the basement. Maximum occupancy is 45 with table seating for 40 and no seating at the customer bar. The outdoor area has a maximum occupancy of 20 and has table seating for 8.

Method of Operation: Bar/Tavern with 5 employees, the applicant's principal and a hired individual managing and a security staff that will vary in size. Recorded music only, no other music and no dancing.



2020- 00749

QUEENS OP 1324209 LA HUECA GUAYACA CORP 88-09 JAMAICA AVENUE WOODHAVEN , NY 11421



FILED: 12/17/2019


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License Bureau

Date: June 2, 2020


Queens OP 1324209 La Hueca Guayaca Corp 88-09 Jamaica Ave Woodhaven , NY 11421

Type of Application: On Premises Liquor

Question(s) to be considered: The previous license at this location was recently cancelled due to multiple sales to minors. The principal of the previous licensee is Carlos Castro. He is the owner of the property (and the applicant's landlord) and a friend of the applicant's principal.

Protests: None (The Community Board does not oppose provided the applicant provides it with a copy of the proper Certificate of Occupancy or Letter of No Objection).

Description of Premises: The proposed premises occupies space on the ground floor and basement of a mixed-use two-story building. The premises consists of dining, customer bar, service bar, restrooms and kitchen on the ground floor and storage/food prep in the basement. Maximum occupancy is 75. There is one (1) 21 ' x 2.5' L-shaped customer bar and one (1) 5' x 5' L=shaped service bar. There are 14 tables, 63 seats at the tables and 7 seats at the bar.

Method of Operation: Tavern with 5 employees, principal to manage, recorded music, DJ, jukebox, karaoke, live music & 1-2 security personnel.

2020-00750

BROOME L 2219749 DANG P NGUYEN




FILED: 11/22/2019 OBA: 116 LIQUOR AND WINE 116 GLENWOOD AVENUE BINGHAMTON, NY 13790

(NEW PACKAGE STORE)


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License Bureau

Date: May 27, 2020


BROOME L 2219749 DANG P NGUYEN 116 GLENWOOD AVE BINGHAMTON, NY 13790



Protests: Divyang M. Shah Owner d/b/a Laurel Wine & Liquor (Broome L 2198343)

Description of Premises: Premises occupies a one story (with basement) building. Premises is 1,931 square feet with 956 square feet devoted to retail space. Premise consists of retail sales area, office and storage.

Method of Operation: There will be 3 employees with the applicant's principal managing the business. The applicant will not engage in the internet sale of alcoholic beverages and the premises does not have bullet proof configuration.

2020-00766

BRONX AX 1323298




EL DUO DELI & GROCERY INC 1960 BATHGATE AVENUE BRONX, NY 10457

FILED: 11/15/2019



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License Bureau

Date: May 27, 2020


Bronx AX 1323298 EL Duo Deli & Grocery Inc. 1960 Bathgate Ave Bronx, NY 10457

Type of Application: Grocery Store Beer and Wine Products

Question(s) to be considered: (1) The applicant was availing the license of the prior owner, resulting in the cancellation of that license. (2) During the availing investigation , the applicant's principal disclosed that he was just one of several investors in the applicant.

Protests: None

Description of Premises: The premises occupies space on the ground floor and basement of a mixed use, multi-unit five story building. The basement is accessed by interior stairs. It consists of basement storage and shelving , refrigerators, storage room, restroom , and checkout counter on first floor.

Method of Operation: Grocery store with two employees and applicant principal as manager.



2020-00767

CHAUTAUQUA L 3164020 575 CONVENIENCE STORE INC OBA: 575 LIQUOR STORE 575 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE JAMESTOWN, NY 14701

(NEW PACKAGE STORE)


FILED: 10/18/2019


To: Members of the Authority


License Bureau

Date: May 20, 2020

From:

Subject:


Chautauqua L 3164020 575 Convenience Store Inc 575 Liquor Store 575 Fairmount Ave Jamestown, NY 14701


Question(s) to be considered: Will issuance of this license serve public convenience and advantage? Applicant principals have history of sales to minors at their existing licensed locations.

Protests: None

Description of Premises: Premises will occupy a space currently used as part of the applicant's convenience store which holds an off-premises beer license. The Establishment Questionnaire states the premises is 340 square feet, however, that form also states in another section that the premises is 1190 square feet with 1100 square feet devoted to retail sales. The diagram submitted with the application depicts an 864 square foot store.

Method of Operation: Liquor Store with 2 employees, will employ a manager, no bulletproof configuration or internet sales.



2020-00768

RICHMOND RW 1325198 CASA DEL MOLCAJETE INC 635 BAY STREET STATEN ISLAND, NY 10304

(NEW RESTAURANT WINE)


FILED: 01/27/2020


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License Bureau

Date: June 5, 2020


Richmond RW 1325198 Casa Del Molcajete Inc 635 Bay St Staten Island, NY 10304

Type of Application: New Restaurant Wine

Question(s) to be considered: (1) Is there good cause why this license should not be issued? (1) The prior licensee at this location had an extensive disciplinary history resulting in the revocation of its license. (2) The applicant's principal , who will be managing the business, has no experience working in or supervising a licensed establishment. (3) The last two applications for a license at this location were disapproved. (4) The Community Board objects to the issuance of this license.

Protests: Staten Island Community Board #1

Description of Premises: The premises occupies space on the first floor and basement of a mixed use, three story building . The first floor consists of: a seating area, customer bar, kitchen and 2 restrooms. The basement consists of a storage area and 1 restroom. The maximum occupancy is 74 and there will be table seating for 28 with 11 seats at the customer bar.

Method of Operation: Restaurant with 2 employees, no security and the applicant's principal to manage. There will be recorded and juke box music.



2020-00769

NEW YORK RW 1323468 JADE SUSHI AND BAR INC OBA: MR MANGU'S KITCHEN 1506 ST. NICHOLAS AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10033

(NEW RESTAURANT WINE)


FILED: 11/21/2019


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License Bureau

Date: May 29, 2020


New York RW 1323468 JADE SUSHI AND BAR INC 1506 ST. NICHOLAS AVE New York, NY 10033

Type of Application: New Restaurant Wine

Question(s) to be considered: Last two licensees at this location had extensive discipl inary history, including the revocation (with two-year licensing proscription) of the last license. This application was previously disapproved for failure to provide adequate notice to the municipality. Reconsideration was granted.

Protests: No

Note: The Community Board submitted a letter of no opposition to a restaurant at this location, but the name of the applicant is not the same as this applicant.

Description of Premises: The premise occupies a one-story building . Premises has a maximum occupancy of 7 4. The Establishment Questionnaire states that there are 5 tables with seating for 30 and 4 seats at the customer bar. The diagram depicts 3 tables with seating for 6, booths with an unspecified number of seats and a customer bar with 4 seats

Method of Operation: Restaurant with 4 employees, the applicant's principal managing and no security. Recorded and live music (non-amplified Jazz)with no dancing.

Note: The applicant states that it has agreed to stipulations with the Community Board that includes a 2 AM closing. The applicant has not provided that stipulation.

2020-00770

KINGS AX 1325232




WINTHROP DELI GROCERY INC 1044 WINTHROP STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11212

FILED: 01 /27/2020


The Members of the Authority at their regu lar meeting held at the Zone 2 Albany Office on 06/24/2020 determined :

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License Bureau

Date: June 5, 2020


Kings AX 1325232 Winthrop Deli Grocery Inc 1044 Winthrop St Brooklyn, NY 11212

Type of Application: Grocery Store - Beer and Wine Products

Question(s) to be considered: The previous license at this location was cancelled for availing and sales while under a suspension order. An application filed by the individual who was availing the license was disapproved. That individual is selling the business to the applicant and holds a promissory note for most of the purchase price.

Protests: None

Description of Premises: The premises occupies space on the ground floor and in the basement of a three story, mixed use building. The ground floor space consists of a retail area, checkout counter, deli , food prep area and 1 restroom. The basement consists of a storage area. There is 1 customer entrance. Alcoholic beverages will be stored on the ground floor of the premises.

Method of Operation: Grocery store with 2 employees, principal to manage.



2020-00771

NEW YORK OP 1323955 MATES GLOBAL LTD OBA: HUDSON YARDS TAVERN 360 9TH AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10001



FILED: 12/09/2019


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License Bureau

Date: May 19, 2020


New York OP 1323955 Mates Global Ltd Oba Hudson Yards Tavern 360 9th Ave New York, NY 10001

Type of Application: On-Premises Liquor

Question(s) to be considered: (1) The applicant corporation was previously disapproved for a license at this location based on false material statements made regarding the criminal history of two of the applicant's principals. Both individuals are no longer principals of the applicant corporation. (2) The Applicant references its principal 's "numerous years of food and beverage experience" in the Method of Operation form . However, the principal did not disclose any such experience in his Personal Questionnaire. He also failed to disclose the prior application disapproval. (3) Is the menu sufficient for a restaurant?

Protests: Yes Community Board #4 unless all stipulations in agreement with applicant are made part of approved method of operation .

Description of Premises: The premises occupies space on the ground floor of a four-story mixed use building . The maximum occupancy of the premises is 7 4. It has table seating for 52, a customer bar with 19 seats, a kitchen and 2 rest rooms.

Method of Operation: Restaurant with eight employees, no security personnel , and the applicant's principal will manage. There will be recorded music but no dancing and no promoters.

Note: Stipulations with Community Board include 1 AM closing Sunday through Wednesday nights and 2 AM closing Thursday through Saturday nights.



2020-00772

BRONX OP 1322935 JACKSON BX CORP OBA: MEXICOCINA 503 JACKSON AVENUE AKA: 500 TRINITY AVENUE BRONX, NY 10455



FILED: 10/31/2019


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License Bureau

Date: June 4, 2020


Bronx OP 1322935 Jackson BX Corp. Oba Mexicocina 503 Jackson Ave Aka 500 Trinity Ave Bronx, NY 10455

Type of Application: New Restaurant On Premises

Question(s) to be considered: (1) The applicant is seeking a waiver of the requirement to have two restrooms, the premises has one restroom. The applicant claims the maximum occupancy is 74 and therefore the municipality does not require a second restroom. However, the Certificate of Occupancy submitted by the applicant sets the maximum occupancy at 107. (2) Prior license at this location was cancelled and last two applications for a license at this location were disapproved for availing

Protests: None

Description of Premises: Premises occupies space on the ground floor of a mixed use, 6 story building. Premises consists of a dining room, kitchen , service bar, restroom, and walk-in cooler. The maximum occupancy is either 107 or 7 4 (see "Questions To Be Considered) with table seating for 35 and a counter (not a customer bar) with 4 stools.

Method of Operation: Restaurant with 4 employees, no security with a hired manager and the applicant's principal managing. There is recorded music with no other music or dancing.



2020-00773

QUEENS OP 1323988 LIMELIGHT LOUNGE &

RESTAURANT INC 125-22 MERRICK BOULEVARD SPRINGFIELD GARDENS, NY 11434



FILED: 12/09/2019


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License Bureau



Queens OP 1323988 Limelight Lounge & Restaurant 125-22 Merrick Boulevard Springfield Gardens, NY 11434

Date: June 2, 2020

Type of Application: On-Premises Liquor

Question(s) to be considered: Is there good cause why this license should not be issued? (1) A prior license issued to Savannah Bar Corp at this location was revoked in 2018. (2) The principal of Savannah Bar Corp was James Manbahal. He is the applicant's landlord and is also the source, through a loan to the applicant, of all the funding for the applicant's business. (3) Mr. Manbahal was also the source of all the funding for the last licensee at this location, Club Illusions Inc. That license was cancelled in 2016. (4) The applicant's principal has no experience working in or supervising a licensed establishment. Mr. Manbahal identified himself as a friend of the applicant's principal

Protests: None

Description of Premises: The premises occupies a one story (with basement) building . The maximum occupancy is 73. The ground floor consists of a stage, kitchen, dining area (with 33 tables seating 65) , a customer bar with seating for 8, and 2 restrooms. The basement consists of two storage spaces and interior access between both floors via the kitchen stairs.

Method of Operation: Restaurant with 4 employees, 2 security guards and the principal as the full-time manager Entertainment will consist of recorded music, DJ, karaoke, juke box, and live music (acoustic Jazz). There will be no dancing. The kitchen will be open during all hours of operation.



2020-00774

NEW YORK TW 1321548 TXOKOA LLC OBA: HAIZEA 142 SULLIVAN STREET NEW YORK, NY 10012

(NEW TAVERN WINE)


FILED: 10/02/2019


To: Members of the Authority


License Bureau

Date: April 24, 2020

From:

Subject:


New York TW 1321548 Txokoa LLC 142 Sullivan Street New York, NY 10012

Type of Application: New Tavern Wine

Question(s) to be considered: (1) In September 2019 the Community Board voted to oppose the application based in part on the residential character of the area where the premises would be located. (2) In May 2020, the Community Board voted to oppose the application until the applicant presents the matter before the Community Board. The applicant agreed not to file this application until it went back before the Community Board. (3) The applicant is seeking a waiver of the two-restroom requirement.

Protests: Manhattan Community Board #2

Description of Premises: The premise is located on the ground floor and basement of a ?-story apartment building. There is a "cooking area" with customer bar in the front of the premises and a second customer bar in the rear of the premises. The maximum occupancy of the premises is 70. The front customer bar has seating for 12, the rear customer bar has seating for 6 and there is 1 table in the rear bar area with seating for 2.

Method of Operation: Tavern/Bar with 3 employees, no security and the applicant's principal as the manager. There will be a disc jockey, recorded music, and live non-amplified jazz. The premise will host private events once a month or bi-monthly.


MEETING OF 06/24/2020 REFERRED FROM: COUNSEL'S OFFICE

2020- 00775

KINGS L 1321430 LAUGH LIVE LOVE WITH LIQUOR

AND WINE CORP 879 KNICKERBOCKER AVENUE BROOKLYN , NY 11207

REASON FOR REFERRAL REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION

FILED: 09/30/2019 FB DISAPPROVED: 04/30/2020

(FULL BOARD DISAPPROVAL: NEW PACKAGE STORE)




2020- 00701 (OVER) 2020-00778

KINGS L 1323157 ME LIQUORS CORP 245 STANLEY AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11207

(NEW PACKAGE STORE)


FILED: 11/12/2019


Item held over to the 06/24/2020 Full Board meeting to allow for the 200' measurement.




2020- 00704 (OVER) 2020- 00779

WESTCHESTER OP 1322304 CAFE TA CUBA OF YONKERS INC OBA: MARGARITA'S RESTAURANT &

LOUNGE 332 334 SOUTH BROADWAY YONKERS, NY 10705



FILED: 10/16/2019


Item held over by the Members to the 06/24/2020 Full Board meeting to obtain clarification of the Method of Operation



MEETING OF 06/24/2020 REFERRED FROM : LICENSING BUREAU

2020- 00709 (OVER) 2020-00780

KINGS OP 1324521 V&A STEAKHOUSE LLC DBA: PANORAMASTEAKHOUSE 2402 86TH STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11214



FILED: 01/03/2020


Item held over to the 06/24/2020 Full Board meeting at the applicant's request



MEETING OF 06/24/2020 REFERRED FROM: COUNSEL'S OFFICE

2020- 00782

SUFFOLK OP 1316553 EL LIMENO SPORTS BAR INC 290 EAST MAIN STREET PATCHOGUE, NY 11772

(FULL BOARD DISAPPROVAL)

REASON FOR REFERRAL REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION

FILED: 03/04/2019 FB DISAPPROVED: 07/31/2019




2020-00783

NEW YORK AX 1323356 YUMMY FOODS CENTER CORP 2240 7TH AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10027


FILED: 11/15/2019



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License Bureau

Date: May 22, 2020


New York AX 1323356 Yummy Foods Center Corp 2240 7th Avenue New York, NY 10027

Type of Application: Grocery Store Selling Beer and Wine Products

Question(s) to be considered: The premises has a history of disciplinary violations, including six sales to minors since 2004, and the cancellation of the last license. There is no apparent connection between the prior licensee and the applicant.

Protests: None

Description of Premises: The premises is located on the first floor of a five-story mixed, multi-unit building. It consists of retail shelves, deli counter/checkout, walk-in boxes, refrigerators , and a restroom.

Method of Operation: Grocery store selling beer and wine products with 2 employees. Principal to manage.



2020- 00784

BRONX OP 1323619 EAZYLIFE RESTAURANT AND

LOUNGE INC 1300 EAST 222ND STREET BRONX, NY 10469



FILED: 11/22/2019


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License Bureau



Bronx OP 1323619 Eazylife Restaurant and Lounge Inc. 1300 East 222nd Street Bronx, NY 10469

Date: May 20, 2020

Type of Application: On-Premise Liquor

Question(s) to be considered: (1) Extensive disciplinary history exists at the premises, including the cancellation of the most recent license and the revocation of the preceding license. (2) Applicant's 2019 application for a license at this location was disapproved for cause. (3) Another applicant's 2011 application was withdrawn due to opposition from local police precinct.

Protests: None

Description of Premises: Located on the ground floor of a multi-unit commercial building. The premise has a maximum occupancy of 115. There is table seating for 62 spread between a dining area and four lounge areas. There is a customer bar with seating for 12. There is a dance area in the middle of the premises.

Method of Operation: Restaurant/lounge with the principal managing 6 employees and 3 security personnel. There will be recorded music, DJs and karaoke with patron dancing.

2020-00786




NEW YORK RW 1301366 RH NY MP F&B LLC FILED: 06/11/2020 9-19 9TH AVE. NEW YORK, NY 10014

(REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY ALTERATION )


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License Bureau

Date: June 11, 2020

Adam Roberts, Deputy Commissioner1Jt

NEW RW 1301366 RH NY MP F&B LLC 9-19 9th Ave NY, NY 10014

Type of Application: Request for Temporary Alterations

Question(s) to be considered: On July 12, 2017, Members of the Authority imposed stipulations restricting the use of an outdoor rooftop at the premises which were in line with stipulations from the community board. Applicant is requesting the temporary use of the rooftop space, for dining service only, under the Governor's Executive Order 202.38. A plan submitted by the applicant 's representative proposes a seating limit of 56 patrons and an 11 pm closing time daily.



2020-00787

QUEENS OP 1312894 GUAN FU INC 39-16 PRINCE ST. , UNIT G01 FLUSHING, NY 11354


FILED: 08/20/2018 CONDITIONAL APPROVAL: 12/01/18

(NEW ON PREMISES LIQUOR- REQUEST TO EXTEND CONDITIONAL APPROVAL)


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