CB 10 Bay Ridge Wrong to Oppose Liquor License For the Former V Lounge

In the Bay Ridge section of Brooklyn, Community Board 10 has voted unanimously to recommend that the SLA deny a liquor license application for a karaoke lounge by the new owner of the formerly troubled establishment, V Lounge, located at 834 62nd Street.  Susan Pulaski, Chair of the board’s Police and Public Safety Committee called [...]

 

Documentary Evidence Required Where SLA Suspicious of Fraudulent Transfer

On September 15, 2011, in Overcoming a Previous Owner's Negative History, by Argilio Rodriguez

The transfer of a liquor license is often hotly contested, particularly when the previous licensee was hit with a proceeding to revoke or cancel their license due to any of several typical violations (sales to minors, unlicensed security, purchase from unauthorized wholesaler, etc.).  The major concern being that the new applicant is a front for [...]

 

Criminal Activity and Violations by Previous Bar Owner Not Enough To Deny License

On September 15, 2011, in Overcoming a Previous Owner's Negative History, by Argilio Rodriguez

When attempting to obtain an on-premise liquor license for your establishment, the first hurdle is often your local community board.  Unfortunately, it is well known within the nightlife community that such committees often include self-appointed community activists whose sole purpose is to derail your plans by citing any of a dozen reasons explaining why they [...]

 

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