**Click here to view CB5’s license dispositions by month**
Before filing an application with the State Liquor Authority (SLA), establishments wishing to serve alcohol must send the community board notice that they intend to seek a license. CB5 receives dozens of notices each month and carefully reviews each notice.
For each notice, CB5 issues a disposition, or decision, which is sent directly to the SLA and published online at the end of the month.
In reaching a disposition, CB5 considers a variety of factors, such as: the type of application (new, renewal, alteration, corporate change, etc.), the type of license sought, the size and location of the establishment, the proposed method of operation (hours, DJ/live music, dancing, etc.) and whether there will be a rooftop or outdoor space.
Typically, there are several different outcomes for notices that come before the board:
- No Comment: The board has no comment on the application.
- No Comment With Affidavit: The board has no comment on the application at this time, as long as the operator abides by certain stipulations that address potential community concerns.
- Denied: The board has recommended that the SLA deny the application.
- Withdrawn: The applicant has chosen to withdraw their notice and will not file an application with the SLA.
Dining Out Sidewalk/Roadway Cafe Comments
The Dining Out program offers the community an opportunity to review and comment on sidewalk and roadway café applications within Manhattan Community Board 5. Below, you’ll find a list of active and finalized applications submitted to the NYC Department of Transportation (DOT), including each café’s name, address, and type (roadway or sidewalk). For finalized applications, both the original DOT application and the Community Board’s comments are available as PDFs. If an application does not yet include both PDFs, public comments are still welcome.