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Chair Louis opens Studio 54 hearing and outlines testimony process

New York City Council · Oct 20, 2026 · starts 0:05:41 · 45 sec

Chair Louis opens the hearing on LUs 153/154 for Studio 54 rehabilitation and tax amendment in Council Member Wilson's district. She explains how remote and in-person witnesses can register and notes written testimony can be emailed to the committee.

Farah N. Louis

I will now open the hearing on L.U.'s 153 and 154 regarding Studio 54 Rehabilitation and Tax Amendment in Councilmember Wilson's district.

Farah N. Louis

The applicant is seeking to restore an old theater in Midtown and transfer the development rights generated by the lot where the theater is located.

Farah N. Louis

For anyone wishing to testify regarding this proposal remotely, if you have not already done so, you must register online by visiting the council's website at council.nyc.gov backslash land use.

Farah N. Louis

For anyone with us in person, please see one of the sergeant at arms to submit a speaker card.

Farah N. Louis

If you would prefer to submit written testimony, you can always do so by emailing it to landusestestimony at council.nyc.gov.

Farah N. Louis

We've also been joined by Councilmember Carr.