By Stephen Stirling
City Councilman Tony Avella (D−Bayside) has renewed his fight against InSpa World in College Point, calling for the Korean establishment to be closed down after it received several fire violations from the Fire Department.
Avella said the FDNY issued violations to InSpa World for blocked exits, inadequate exit signs, double cylinder locks, no proof of flame proofing and the lack of maintenance of a fire suppression system.
“I find it completely disgraceful and unacceptable that the facility has remained in operation under such blatant negligence and mismanagement,” Avella said. “This building should be shut down immediately until all corrections are made.”
The Korean business, which opened last year, features dozens of spa treatments, mainly themed around water, geared toward relieving stress and relaxing muscles.
Avella and several influential community groups have fiercely opposed InSpa World since it opened last year, contending the large complex poses a “quality of life nightmare” for the surrounding community.
Residents say the spa, located at 11−11 131st St. and can hold up to 1,200 people, aggravates traffic woes in an area already congested and saturated with commerce.
InSpa World Manager Jean Choe told TimesLedger Newspapers last year that the facility had adequate parking, with nearly 200 spaces on the property and has not severely affected local traffic.
Choe could not be reached for comment by press time.
Reach reporter Stephen Stirling by e−mail at sstirling@timesledger.com or by phone at 718−229−0300, Ext. 138.
