In a legal battle that highlights the ongoing struggle for accessibility rights, a New York resident has taken legal action against a local business for alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Luigi Girotto filed a complaint on November 26, 2025, in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against 873 Broadway LLC, operating as The Sixth Floor Loft. The lawsuit seeks to address alleged barriers that prevent individuals with disabilities from accessing and enjoying the facilities at this establishment.
The plaintiff, Luigi Girotto, claims that during his visit to The Sixth Floor Loft on October 30, 2025, he was denied full and equal access due to architectural barriers. Girotto, who uses a wheelchair for mobility, asserts that these barriers violate not only the ADA but also the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) and the New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL). According to the complaint, Girotto was unable to attend a jewelry show held at the venue because of inaccessible entryways and facilities. “The Plaintiff has been unable to enjoy full and equal safe access,” states the complaint, emphasizing how these obstacles have impacted his ability to conduct business in his field of fine jewelry.
Girotto’s legal team argues that The Sixth Floor Loft is non-compliant with several ADA requirements. These include failure to provide an accessible entrance due to steps without ramps or lifts, inaccessible restroom facilities on higher floors, and inadequate signage for people with disabilities. Furthermore, it is alleged that these conditions have persisted despite being readily achievable modifications since January 1992 when compliance became mandatory under federal law. “Defendant has discriminated against Plaintiff by denying full and equal access,” claims Girotto’s attorneys.
In addition to seeking injunctive relief mandating necessary modifications at The Sixth Floor Loft, Girotto is pursuing compensatory damages amounting to $1,500 under state human rights laws. He also requests punitive damages as stipulated by New York City’s Administrative Code due to what he describes as egregious disregard for accessibility standards. Moreover, Girotto demands coverage of attorney fees and litigation costs associated with this case.
Representing Luigi Girotto are attorneys B. Bradley Weitz and Robert J. Mirel from The Weitz Law Firm P.A., based in Aventura, Florida. They argue that their client’s experience exemplifies broader systemic issues faced by individuals with disabilities in accessing public accommodations across New York City. As this case unfolds before Judge yet unnamed under Case ID: 1:25-cv-09848; its outcome could set significant precedents regarding enforcement measures surrounding disability rights legislation within urban environments like Manhattan where such disputes frequently arise.
Source: 125cv09848_Luigi_Girotto_v_873_Broadway_Complaint_Southern_District_of_New_York.pdf
