Related Exec Fears 'Mayhem in the Streets'

Artichoke Pizzeria won a hard-fought battle over a liquor license for a new West Chelsea location, but the locals didn't go down without a fight. West 17th Street is home to Related's new luxury condo/rental The Caledonia, and they've had enough of nightlife noise. In fact, a Related vice president spoke up at the community board meeting: "You'll have every drunk going there at 3:30 a.m. and mayhem in the streets....Because, again, 4 a.m., pizza and beer—that's a party crowd." Artichoke agreed to serve only beer and wine until 1:30 a.m, which means The Caledonia's property values should only drop 30% or so. We kid, we kid. [Chelsea Now]