Valentino v. O'Connell

This is a proceeding under article 78 of the Civil Practice Act to compel the Commissioner of Licenses to issue a license to petitioner, or to review the determina*225tion of such Commissioner refusing or denying petitioner’s application.

Petitioner filed an application for a license to operate a pool and billiard parlor on premises 715 Avenue IT, Brooklyn, New York. After a rehearing of the application, the Commissioner of Licenses indicated his approval thereof subject to approval of the use of the premises or the proposed business by the Department of Housing. The Borough Superintendent of…