Broadstreet Downtown Market plans to renovate its basement said Robert Socha, co-owner of Broadstreet.
At the Hillsdale City Council March 24 meeting, Socha told the council about Broadstreet’s plans to submit an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Exemption application.
OPRA allows cities to waive property taxes on commercial buildings that require rehabilitation.
“We’re trying to maintain the atmosphere we have with the first-floor tavern and eatery in the new remodeling of the basement,” Socha said.
If its application is accepted, Broadstreet will finish two-thirds of its 7,000 square-foot basement. Costing approximately $418,000, the renovations would include creating a bar and entertainment venue with gaming area, bar, and extension of the upstairs restaurant.
While the upstairs bar and restaurant is quieter and more conducive to conversation, Broadstreet owners hope to create a more upbeat atmosphere downstairs by hosting open microphone nights and disc-jockeys. Socha said he hopes to have the basement open by mid-May.
At council’s April 7 meeting, it set a public meeting for May 5 at which residents are invited to give their input about whether or not Broadstreet’s application should be approved.
-Philip DeVoe and Macaela Bennett