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Exclusive | Beloved Lower East Side dive 169 Bar could be destroyed by bizarre battle between owner and landlord

169 Bar on the Lower East Side faces eviction as its lease is not renewed, sparking a court battle.
The owner of the building reportedly seeks to take back control of the bar and may not renew the lease.
Charles Hanson, the bar’s owner since 2006, argues the dispute centers on lease renewal and brand protection.
Court proceedings are set for April 2, with the outcome determining how long the bar can operate at its current site.
169 Bar remains a neighborhood institution with high-profile patrons and a storied history on the Lower East Side.
The building owner allegedly used disguises in disputes, amplifying tensions with bar management.
The bar’s cultural impact includes its history as a former ‘Bloody Bucket’ and its role in local lore.
Hanson claims the lease fight could determine whether the bar reopens under its historic name.
Observers say the dispute reflects broader tensions over control of a neighborhood institution and its branding.

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