Former SPC commercial tenant Seward Park Liquors will not be re-opening on Ludlow Street any time soon.

After our Board decided not to renew their long-time lease at 393 Grand Street, Seward Park Liquors announced they would relocate to Ludlow Street this month.  But the NY State Liquor Authority website now says that a “disapproval letter” was issued on January 8, 2018, with respect to the store’s application to move their license to the new location.

Our sources tell us that the disapproval was related to recent violations for selling to minors.  Those same violations supposedly caused the SLA to deny a license to the would-be replacement tenant for the 393 Grand storefront last fall.  We understand the new tenant is appealing the decision.