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Rosenthal details requirements for theater rehabilitation bonus

New York City Council · Oct 20, 2026 · starts 0:15:46 · 35 sec

Rosenthal says the rehabilitation bonus requires major structural work for commercial viability and legitimate theater use, including expanding the stage, re-raking the orchestra, and improving accessibility. She then turns the presentation over to architect Francelle Lim.

Carol E. Rosenthal

Next slide.

Carol E. Rosenthal

And the requirements for rehabilitation bonus is not just ordinary work.

Carol E. Rosenthal

It's major structural changes for purposes of improving the theater for commercial viability, for legitimate theater use,

Carol E. Rosenthal

including work like expanding the stage, re-raking the orchestra, improving accessibility, etc.

Carol E. Rosenthal

So I'm going to turn it over now to our architect who will talk about the work that we're doing in light of these requirements.

Carol E. Rosenthal

Thank you.