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Lim presents front-of-house, accessibility, and restoration renderings

New York City Council · Oct 20, 2026 · starts 0:19:39 · 1 min 47 sec

Lim describes front-of-house crowding and limited circulation, then presents renderings for a restored marquee and sign, an intact original lobby, relocated and enlarged bars, a new upper overlook, and an elevator serving all levels. She stresses accessibility for patrons, artists, and staff.

Francel Lim

Next slide.

Francel Lim

So the front of house has a lot of deficiencies as well.

Francel Lim

Part is there is a limited circulation.

Farah N. Louis

If you could wrap it up.

Francel Lim

Okay.

Farah N. Louis

Thank you.

Francel Lim

And limited circulation and a lot of crowds in the lobby.

Francel Lim

So the rehab of the patient on the next slide will...

Francel Lim

Redistribute patron services and this is just a slide that talks about accessibility throughout the entire building and we want to stress that this accessibility is not just for patrons it's also for artists

Francel Lim

and staff as well as the public to make it a safe and accessible facility and then just to wrap up we have some renderings that show the work that in addition to all of this technical upgrades obviously go to the next slide

Francel Lim

We are also doing work to restore the building.

Francel Lim

And this is a look at the exterior of the building with a new renovated marquee and a new sign that mimics the original sign.

Francel Lim

Next slide shows the original lobby, which is being restored pretty much intact.

Francel Lim

Next slide shows the relocated bar taken out of the back of the orchestra to alleviate crowding, which is on the main floor.

Francel Lim

The next slide shows the new

Francel Lim

mezzanine bar enlarged to create a greater space for patrons.

Francel Lim

It also shows an upper overlook, which provides the accessibility level to the upper balcony.

Francel Lim

And what I forgot to mention is there is an elevator that is servicing all of the levels for the patrons.

Francel Lim

And the last slide, I believe, is a view of the house.

Francel Lim

In its renovated state.

Francel Lim

Thank you.

Farah N. Louis

Thank you.