BILL NUMBER: S10616
SPONSOR: GONZALEZ
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to an
exemption for certain property from the prohibition of alcohol sales
within a certain distance of a school
 
PURPOSE::
To amend the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law by enabling an establishment
located within two-hundred feet of a school to be eligible to apply for
a restaurant liquor license from the NYS Liquor Authority.
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS::
This bill amends subdivision 7 of section 64 of the Alcoholic Beverage
Control Law by adding a new paragraph describing the metes and bounds of
the property at 120 E. 16th Street in Manhattan for purposes of exempt-
ing such premises from the prohibition of holding a restaurant liquor
license within two-hundred feet of a school.
 
EXISTING LAW::
Section 64(7)(a) prohibits liquor licenses from being issued within
two-hundred feet of a school.
 
JUSTIFICATION::
33 Irving Place (also known as 120 East 16th Street) was formerly known
as the Crowne Building and is now known as the Mercantile Building. This
building has been unable to attract a restaurant tenant since 2020
because tenants are prohibited from obtaining a full liquor license at
this premise. This bill would allow a restaurant tenant to apply for a
full liquor license. A restaurant would create jobs as well as serving
both the building tenants and surrounding community. The building
borders Union square and is located steps away from numerous parks and
growing technology companies.
 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY::
New bill.
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS::
This legislation will help generate sales, excise, and property tax
revenue.
 
EFFECTIVE DATE::
This legislation will take effect immediately.

Statutes affected:
S10616: 64 alcoholic beverage control law, 64(7) alcoholic beverage control law