I’ll Drink to That, Too: Events venue launches in Wburg’s former Williamsburgh Savings Bank
Eye On Real Estate
The other Williamsburgh Savings Bank – the one with two domes rather than the tower crowned with four clock faces – started operating as an events venue called Weylin B. Seymour’s.
The venue at landmarked 175 Broadway in Williamsburg drew neighbors’ opposition to its liquor license application – including hundreds of petition signers – because of fears it would snarl traffic. In December, Community Board 1 refused to support the license application.
While general manager Carlos Perez San Martin sorted out a response to their objections, WBS was able to host a wedding with 200 guests in January because the catering company that worked the event has its own liquor license. The venue is getting bookings, though its website is under construction.