Pre-Lease Liquor License Location Review
Before you sign the lease, we tell you whether the location is licensable. Proximity, zoning, certificate of occupancy, and lease language all matter — and all are fixable only before signing.
Full proximity analysis before commitment.
Use classification and certificate of occupancy review.
Use clauses, licensing contingencies, and build-out conditions.
Why pre-lease review matters more than any other step
Almost every catastrophic licensing failure traces back to a location that should not have been signed. Pre-lease review is the cheapest insurance in the entire process.
What we look at
Distance to schools, houses of worship, and other licensees. Certificate of occupancy and zoning classification. Hours permitted by the CO. Lease use clauses, licensing contingencies, and rent commencement triggers.
Turnaround
We can complete a full pre-lease location review in 3–5 business days for most addresses.
Frequently asked questions
We quote a flat fee for most reviews. Email us the address and we will scope it.
Yes — licensing review and lease review work together. We do both.
Ready to move your liquor license forward?
Before you sign a lease, invest in buildout, or appear before a Community Board, speak with an attorney who understands New York's liquor licensing process.