Sunshine houston cinema

He had planned to convert it into a live music venue. But the community board rejected a liquor license. Nye said. So, Mr. Nye, the founder of the Nyehaus gallery in Chelsea, partnered with Landmark Theaters, a chain based in Los Angeles dedicated to screening independent films that was looking for a flagship in New York.

The Sunshine — which had seats, five screens and two Japanese gardens — rapidly became a neighborhood staple. Leitner, a former member of the local community board, was part of a group that petitioned the city to give the theater landmark status in The petition was rejected because the interior of the cinema had been significantly altered, he said.

It was a good run. Yormak said. We believe there is a real demand for office space and for people to work there during the day. The new 65,square-foot building will be designed by Roger Ferris and feature retail space on the ground floor. Demolition will begin by March and the new building, which is being branded as E. Houston Street, will be completed in late , Mr. Leitner said. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Designed by Roger Ferris and Partners, the new 65,square-foot building will have retail space and seven office floors.

Located at East Houston Street, between Forsyth and Eldridge streets, the theater was officially closed in January Built in the midth century , the building was used as a church and a fight club in the early 20th century. Before closing, the theater had been facing financial trouble due to rising rents in the area. Cookie banner We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from.