Mothership, the group that used to operate ARO.space, subleased the Pike Street and 10th Avenue club space to Gibson on February 1. According to the complaint filed against Gibson and Paradise Garage, Gibson failed to pay March or April rent, a figure totaling $28,531.30. In early April, Gibson was served with an eviction notice.
According to lawyers on both sides, the parties are now attempting to solve their differences out of court. Gibson isn't currently being evicted, and he has paid partial rent for April. A remainder of $21,781.30 is still under dispute.
"I don't believe the club will last much longer," says Jeremy Kranz, a graphic designer who claims he is owed money for work he did for Paradise Garage. With an eviction notice served only days after its opening night, Capitol Hill's newest club is off to a rocky start. Gibson did not return several calls from The Stranger.