NYC rental sues ground-floor church for leasing its space to a ‘barbershop, bar and night club’
A rental building in NYC is suing a ground-floor church for leasing its space to a barbershop and nightclub. The lawsuit claims that the church violated its agreement by allowing unruly behavior from patrons. Residents have complained about noise and drinking associated with the tenant's activities.
- ▪The condo board alleges the church failed to inform them about the tenant.
- ▪The church is only permitted to operate as a religious facility with ancillary purposes.
- ▪Residents have reported unruly crowds and loud music coming from the church's tenant.
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Real Estate exclusive NYC rental sues ground-floor church for leasing its space to a ‘barbershop, bar and night club’ By Lauren Elkies Schram Published May 26, 2026, 4:00 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google It’s a house of worship — but not everyone is acting holy inside. The owner of an East Village rental building is suing the Christian Pentecostal church at its base for leasing space to a “barbershop, bar and nightclub,” according to a new lawsuit. The condo board of managers at 183-189 Ave.
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