A quick update on what’s going on with Market Hotel, via Todd P:

– Paperwork has been filed with the State of New York to establish Market Hotel Project as a limited liability corporation. The next step in this process is to apply with the IRS to become a full-fledged 501(c) non-profit. While we await that process, Market Hotel Project has been offered fiscal sponsorship by the Fractured Atlas organisation.

– An application has been submitted for a “Letter of No Objection” from the New York City Department of Buildings for the Market Hotel building, which states that our current use is consistent with historic use of the building. This document is the first step toward legal occupancy and towards fulfilling requirements to obtain a license from the State Liquor Control Commission to sell beer and wine, among several other licenses. The next steps in the architectural / code compliance process are architectural renderings and plans submissions towards beginning building upgrades and obtaining a “Place of Assembly” permit.

– Market Hotel Project’s first grant proposal application has been submitted, for The Metlife Foundation / Ford Foundation / LINC jointly offered “Space for Change: Building Communities Through Innovative Art Spaces” grant. This grant application was submitted in conjunction with Showpaper. The next step in the grant writing process is to fine tune the language we drafted for this application, and apply for more grants!

The next meeting is Thursday, June 10TH, 8PM @ Market Hotel – 957 Broadway, Brooklyn | JMZ – Myrtle/Broadway.

You can also get involved by writing to markethotelproject@gmail.com.