Isaac Mercado Repairs Outdoor Booth at Bravo 56 Bar and Restaurant in Inwood Amid Pandemic Challenges

This week Isaac Mercado began repairing the outdoor booth of Bravo 56 Bar and Restaurant in Inwood, which during and after the pandemic has helped them to keep the business open.

The structure cost more than 20 thousand dollars and a strong investment is also required to maintain it.

“About 22 thousand dollars because we had to repair some tars that were damaged by the snow. And then, when it rained, it was in the middle, the rain went out, and so luck,” said Mercado.

That money, however, will go away with the water, as the city has given restaurants throughout the city until August 3rd to withdraw. And also, build new structures that must comply with Department of Transportation regulations.

All four models are to follow on the new DOT website with all dimensions and specifications.

The central block is one of the simplest, a larger one for the middle of the block, another for a steep street and the one that goes on the corners of the street.

Gurpreet Singh is already at the Sunday to Sunday coffee shop in lower Manhattan.

We are one of four examples of huts: waterproof barriers and walls can be replaced if damaged by graffiti, Singh said.

In addition, all models are accessible to people with disabilities, and are built on raised platforms so that water runs underneath.

Each of the floor panels has a key to be able to lift and clean them, the idea is to be able to make sure that there are no rodent nests under the structures, said Singh.

The Department of Transport has revealed that the City worked for a year with a multidisciplinary team to design, manufacture, install and test these models. To be safe and compliant in different road conditions. The ‘Dining Out NYC’ program allows these structures for eight months of the year, from April to November, and they must be dismantled by next year.

“We also have to find a place to store it. It’s a headache, really, what they encourage to do,” said Mercado.

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