Street Life Committee

Street Life Committee
PUBLIC HEARING
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 - 6:30 PM
This meeting was conducted via Zoom

MINUTES: May 2026 Street Life Committee Minutes

A livestream for the meeting can be found here.

AGENDA:

PLEASE NOTE: The Street Life Committee recommends a Resolution to the full Community Board, which votes on a Resolution to be sent to the appropriate governing agency. These Resolutions are advisory; the decision of the governing agency are binding. Applicants and members of the public who are interested in the issues addressed tonight are invited, but not required to attend the Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Full Board meeting. Please contact the Board Office for further details.

1. Applications to the State Liquor Authority for Liquor Licenses
   1. Alteration Applications to the State Liquor Authority for Liquor Licenses
      1. The Business of Hospitality LLC, dba Marlow East, 1022 Lexington Avenue (Between East 72nd and East 73rd Streets) Alteration Application for Expansion onto Municipal Property
         1. The Business of Hospitality LLC, dba Marlow East, 1022 Lexington Avenue
         2. 0526 The Business of Hospitality LLC, dba Marlow East, 1022 Lexington Resolution
   2. New Applications to the New York State Liquor Authority for Liquor Licenses
      1. CulinArt, dba N/A, 2 West Loop (Bloomberg Center, Verizon Center, Tata Center, Cornell Cafe) New Application and Temporary Retail Permit for a Liquor, Wine, Beer and Cider License
         1. CulinArt Inc, dba N.A, 2 West Loop Road (Bloomberg), CulinArt Inc, dba N.A, 2 West Loop Road (Cafe), CulinArt Inc, dba N.A, 2 West Loop Road (Tata), CulinArt Inc, dba N.A, 2 West Loop Road (Verizon)
         2. CulinArt, dba NA, 2 West Loop (Bloomberg Center, Verizon Center, Tata Center, Cornell Cafe) Resolution
      2. Kingsman II LLC, dba TBD, 24 East 81st Street (Between Fifth and Madison Avenues) New Application and Temporary Retail Permit for a Liquor, Wine, Beer and Cider License
         1. Kingsman II LLC, dba TBD, 24 East 81st Street
         2. Kingsman II LLC, dba TBD, 24 East 81st Street Resolution
      3. Oda Group Inc, dba Oda House, 406 East 73rd Street (Between First and York Avenues) New Application and Temporary Retail Permit for a Liquor, Wine, Beer and Cider License
         1. Oda Group Inc, dba Oda House, 406 East 73rd Street
         2. Oda Group Inc, dba Oda House, 406 East 73rd Street Resolution
      4. Fukuya Sushi, dba Sushi Fukuya, 400 East 64th Street (Between First and York Avenues) New Application and Temporary Retail Permit for a Wine, Beer and Cider License
         1. Fukuya Sushi LLC, dba Sushi Fukuya, 400 East 64th Street
         2. Fukuya Sushi, dba Sushi Fukuya, 400 East 64th Street Resolution
      5. DillyT2 LLC, dba El-Taco, 1452 Second Avenue (Between East 75th and East 76th Street) New Application and Temporary Retail Permit for a Wine, Beer and Cider License
         1. DillyT2 LLC, dba El-Taco, 1452 Second Avenue
         2. DillyT2 LLC, dba El-Taco, 1452 Second Avenue Resolution
2. New Applications to the Department of Transportation for a Roadway or Sidewalk Café
   1. 1616 Second Ave Restaurant Inc, dba Dorrian's Red Hand, 1616 Second Avenue (Between East 83rd and East 84th Streets) New Outdoor Dining Application for a Sidewalk Café – Enclosed (Deadline for Submission: 05/11/2026)
      1. 1616 Second Ave Restaurant Inc, dba Dorrian's Red Hand, 1616 Second Avenue
      2. 1616 Second Ave Restaurant Inc, dba Dorrian's Red Hand, 1616 Second Avenue
   2. C.S.L.L. Rest Corp, dba EJ's Luncheonette, 1271 Third Avenue (Between East 73rd and East 74th Streets) New Outdoor Dining Application for a Sidewalk Café – Enclosed (Deadline for Submission: 05/09/2026)
      1. C.S.L.L Rest Corp, dba EJ's Luncheonette, 1271 Third Avenue
      2. C.S.L.L. Rest Corp, dba EJ's Luncheonette, 1271 Third Avenue Resolution
   3. The New HK Inc, dba Hummus Kitchen, 1613 Second Avenue (Between East 83rd and East 84th Streets) New Outdoor Dining Application for a Sidewalk Café – Unenclosed – 4 Tables and 8 Chairs (Deadline for Submission 05/09/2026)
      1. The New HK Inc, dba Hummus Kitchen, 1613 Second Avenue
      2. The New HK Inc, dba Hummus Kitchen, 1613 Second Avenue Resolution
   4. 1291 Pub Inc, dba JG Melon, 1291 Third Avenue (Between East 74th and East 75th Streets) New Outdoor Dining Application for a Sidewalk Café – Unenclosed – 8 Tables and 16 Chairs (Deadline for Submission 05/09/2026)
      1. 1291 Pub Inc, dba JG Melon, 1291 Third Avenue
      2. 1291 Pub Inc, dba JG Melon, 1291 Third Avenue Resolution
   5. Ada Kultur LLC, dba Madame Bonte, 205 East 66th Street (Between Third and Second Avenues) New Outdoor Dining Application for a Sidewalk Café – Unenclosed – 6 Tables and 12 Chairs (Deadline for Submission 05/26/2026)
      1. Ada Kultur LLC, dba Madame Bonte, 205 East 66th Street
      2. Ada Kultur LLC, dba Madame Bonte, 205 East 66th Street Resolution
   6. 961 Rest LLC, dba Dear Margo, 961 Lexington Avenue (Between East 69th and East 70th Streets) New Outdoor Dining Application for a Sidewalk Café – Unenclosed – 21 Tables and 42 Chairs (Deadline for Submission 05/26/2026)
      1. 961 Rest LLC, dba Dear Margo, 961 Lexington Avenue
      2. 961 Rest LLC, dba Dear Margo, 961 Lexington Avenue Resolution
3. Applications to the Office of Cannabis Management
   1. Sweetlife, dba N/A, 1662 First Avenue (Between East 86th and East 87th Streets) Renewal of an Adult-use Retail Dispensary License
      1. Sweetlife, dba Sweetlife, 1662 First Avenue
      2. Sweetlife, dba NA, 1662 First Avenue Resolution
4. Old Business
5. New Business
6. Layovers For Future Consideration and Withdrawal
   1. VL Delights Lexington LLC, dba N/A, 866 Lexington Avenue (Between East 64th and East 65th Streets) New Application and Temporary Retail Permit for a Wine, Beer and Cider License
      1. VL Delights Lexington LLC, dba NA, 866 Lexington Avenue

Lindsey Cormack, Miles Fink, and Abraham Salcedo, Co-Chairs