Floridita

M'ville restaurant owner seeks reimbursement from Columbia for abatement

For Floridita’s reopening, it’s two steps forward, one step back. While his restaurant is now asbestos-free, owner Ramon Diaz says he’s now in even more financial trouble.

By Abby Mitchell | Sep 7 01:12 am ET

Floridita owner files for courts to pick up case against Columbia

The Memorandum of Law outlines Diaz’s complaint and asks that the court “grant the request for preliminary injunctions” and set a court date for proceedings to begin.

By Abby Mitchell | Apr 28 03:23 am ET

University moves to evict Floridita for defaulting on rent payments

Notices at Cuban restaurant Floridita at 125th Street and 12th Avenue say its owner hasn’t paid rent and that its landlord, the University, may begin eviction proceedings soon.

By Abby Mitchell | Feb 18 03:12 am ET

Architecture firm may face fines for violations at Floridita

At a hearing on Thursday representatives of the firm denied wrongdoing.

By Abby Mitchell | Feb 11 03:13 am ET

Save Floridita from Columbia’s greed

Columbia's treatment of Floridita was morally reprehensible.

By Andrew Lyubarsky and Ben Totushek | Feb 10 10:40 pm ET

Floridita owner files complaint against Columbia

The owner of Floridita has filed a legal complaint against the University following a building inspection showing dangerous asbestos levels.

By Abby Mitchell | Feb 4 02:52 am ET

CB9 votes against resolution to support Floridita in injunction against Columbia

Ramon Diaz, longtime owner of Floridita, told members of CB9 that the Columbia-owned building he has moved into has a variety of problems.

By Abby Mitchell | Jan 25 04:17 am ET

New home for Floridita on 125th

Owner Ramon Diaz said he has signed a lease on a Columbia-owned building at the corner of 12th Avenue and 125th Street—just two blocks west of his former location on 125th and Broadway.

By Maggie Astor | Oct 22 03:46 am ET

Months after closing, Floridita Restaurant to reopen at 125th Street

After closing last April, the popular Cuban restaurant Floridita will reopen in a new location on 125th Street.

By Maggie Astor | Oct 5 03:17 am ET

Permit outstanding for Floridita repairs

The New York City Department of Buildings said the University does not yet have the necessary permits to repair the kitchen of Floridita, which operates out of a CU-owned building.

By Maggie Astor | Apr 29 03:31 am ET

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