No Oyster Bar? How About a Methadone Clinic?
Earlier this year, the Alan Harding-Jim Mamary restaurant empire endured a setback when residents objected to their vision for an oyster bar at 299-301 Hoyt, formerly occupied by a pediatrician. The Buildings Department eventually backed the residents, says PMFA, stating that zoning would permit a Group 4 use: a community facility such as educational, recreational,…
Earlier this year, the Alan Harding-Jim Mamary restaurant empire endured a setback when residents objected to their vision for an oyster bar at 299-301 Hoyt, formerly occupied by a pediatrician. The Buildings Department eventually backed the residents, says PMFA, stating that zoning would permit a Group 4 use: a community facility such as educational, recreational, religious or health would have to occupy the spot. Apparently the landlord, none too happy with the ruling, has decided to advertise, with a tinge of anger, for the still unoccupied space. GMAP
But aren’t those examples large spaces? Again, how could this little space become such a place? It seems a little dramatic/hysterical. And why would the landlord, who one might assume has an interest in the integrity of his building, and might even live there, want his place to turn into the next Zombie Hut/frat boy central?
Pete has it right. Once the liquor license is in hand, the “theme” can change. And, ask people who live above and near the Gowanus Yacht Club or the Zombie Hut how “quaint” they seem.
Now that my friends is old school Brooklyn humor. Love this landlord.
Really Petebklyn? Nuisance how? We live right next door to two restaurants which have outdoor seating, including one at which people congregate to smoke, and while noxious to walk through for breathing’s sake, really isn’t a problem. And in fact looks rather quaint and lovely in a Parisian sort of way.
How would this tiny place turn into a frat boy hangout? And wouldn’t the owner need to get the okay for that kind of change?
Makes very little difference what type of establishment theme or idea one initially proposes for a site. Once you have the liquor license – by choice or for profitability – you change it to suit your needs.
So of course proposed idea is nice upscale little nothing – but if that doesn’t work – next week another overaged frat boy hangout.
And Mammary is big on outdoor patio business – and some of his places are a real nuisance.
Glad he didn’t get his way here.
Not sure if the effects are similiar, but methadone is almost FREE! So the crowd going there will be more fun I am sure than those asshats with money!
Does using meth give you the same effect as eating oysters??
It’s called justice.
If I were this guy, I would lease for cheap to a non-profit methadone clinic and claim the positive leasehold value of the tenant as a donation!
oh yeah……..that block is so quiet and quaint.An oyster bar would have ruined it. I agree, how dare they think of doing such a thing. The bar they have on the corner already is so wild with the wet tshirt contests and all, almost disturbing the quaintness.
A methadone clinic I would vote for!