Barbershop Application Will Head to Zoning Board
A new barbershop is proposed for 162 Edgewood Avenue in New Haven.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Zuley Lopez has filed for a special exception to open a new barbershop at 162 Edgewood Avenue in New Haven. The Board of Zoning Appeals is scheduled to review the application on October 13, 2026.
Why it matters
The proposed business is seeking a permit to operate at a site previously occupied by a clothing store. The applicant chose this specific location due to its proximity to a local police substation and a middle school.
The application for 162 Edgewood Avenue proposes a capacity of six to eight barbershop chairs and approximately nine employees. The site is a three-family residential building.
The players
Zuley Lopez
The applicant is seeking a special zoning exception to establish a new barbershop at the Edgewood Avenue location.
Board of Zoning Appeals
This local New Haven governing body is responsible for reviewing and deciding on special exception applications for property use.
Chazak CT LLC
This entity owns the three-family house located at the site of the proposed business.
The details
If approved, the barbershop would operate seven days a week with hours running from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. The building is owned by Chazak CT LLC, with Isaac Shaer, Shmuel Levitin, and Mushka Levitin listed as owners.
Timeline
A clothing store known as A Hustler's Vibe opened at the site in 2023.
The Board of Zoning Appeals will review the application on October 13, 2026.
Market Landscape
This application follows the city's established procedural requirements for changing the use of a site within a residential building. It reflects the ongoing effort by business owners to navigate local land-use regulations in New Haven to secure prime commercial space.
Nearby residents should be aware that the proposal includes daily business operations from early morning until evening hours. The outcome of the upcoming board meeting will determine if this new service becomes available to the local community.
The takeaway
Zoning reviews ensure that new commercial enterprises remain compatible with the character of existing residential neighborhoods. Residents interested in the future of this property should participate in the upcoming public board session.
Further reading
For more on upcoming business developments, visit the New Haven Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by New Haven Indy.
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