Bway Theaters Sued for ADA Violations

This is why we can't have nice things.

...and before anyone says anything, I am a big believer in accommodating mobility challenged and disabled people but that isn't what this is about. This is about mis-use of litigation to drum up attorney fees. It has jack squat to do with helping the people he "represents".

Updated On: 2/20/18 at 12:35 AM

Not sure about NYC specific codes but in many places landmark status only protects the exterior.

Not sure about NYC specific codes but in many places landmark status only protects the exterior.



In NYC, there are two types of landmark designation: exterior and interior. An interior designation is rarer and means you cannot make changes to the interior without specific approval. Most of the landmarked Broadway theaters are interior landmarks, though not all.



A few years ago I found a great site that explained the difference and listed all the interior landmarks, but I cannot find it right now.

Updated On: 2/20/18 at 07:03 PM

Actually, it looks like disabilities advocates are against it. From WaPo:

"“We know of no other law that outlaws discrimination but permits entities to discriminate with impunity until victims experience that discrimination and educate the entities perpetrating it about their obligations not to discriminate,” said a September letter from the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities signed by more than 200 disability rights groups. “Such a regime is absurd, and would make people with disabilities second-class citizens.”

“No federal civil rights statute imposes such onerous requirements on discrimination victims before they can have the opportunity to enforce their rights in court,” said Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.), speaking against the bill on the House floor Thursday.