{"id":9557,"date":"2021-09-02T04:10:50","date_gmt":"2021-09-02T08:10:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shorebeat.com\/lavallette-seaside\/?p=9557"},"modified":"2021-09-02T04:10:50","modified_gmt":"2021-09-02T08:10:50","slug":"bamboo-property-ready-for-demolition-in-seaside-heights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shorebeat.com\/lavallette-seaside\/2021\/09\/bamboo-property-ready-for-demolition-in-seaside-heights\/","title":{"rendered":"Bamboo Property Ready for Demolition in Seaside Heights"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Bamboo, Seaside Heights, Sept. 2021. (Photo: Daniel Nee)<\/p><\/div>\n

The former Bamboo nightclub and an attached restaurant is ready to meet the wrecking ball, officials confirmed.<\/p>\n

The nightclub, operated for years by local businessman John Saddy, went bankrupt along with its sister club, Karma, and was sold at auction last year. The property has sat vacant ever since, falling into disrepair with weeds growing feet high on the patio where partygoers once danced and enjoyed drinks until the early-morning hours.<\/p>\n

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Bamboo, Seaside Heights, Sept. 2021. (Photo: Daniel Nee)<\/p><\/div>\n

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Bamboo, Seaside Heights, Sept. 2021. (Photo: Daniel Nee)<\/p><\/div>\n

“They have gotten their permits for demolition and environmental approvals,” said Borough Administrator Christopher Vaz.<\/p>\n

The demolition of the building will likely come before a new project is approved by the borough’s planning board, though it is expected that the property’s new owner is poised to pitch an idea to the board shortly.<\/p>\n

“Their deal is consummated and they will knock the building down in September,” said Mayor Anthony Vaz. “From what I hear, what\u2019s under consideration is a similar concept to the steel structure \u2013 mixed use.”<\/p>\n

Last summer, at auction, the winning $1.2 million bid for the property was submitted by Robert Veloso, who has developed several properties in Long Branch and Asbury Park. Veloso\u2019s bid was below the initial minimum bid set at $1.5 million.<\/p>\n