The venue was temporarily shuttered in 2000 for being a public nuisance. swarming the Cock as often as twice a week, ticketing for anything they could find". That "anti-nightlife" era saw "cops and inspectors. The bar was raided frequently during Rudy Giuliani's tenure as mayor of New York City. not only horny young men but also plenty of spectacle-seeking celebrities," including Christina Aguilera, Boy George and George Michael. According to New York magazine, " sordid acts and general carefree air. In its early years, the venue hosted exhibitionist shows organized by promoter Mario Diaz. Since then, it has relocated twice: first to 29 Second Avenue and then slightly northward to 93 Second Avenue. The Cock opened in 1998 and was originally on Avenue A in Manhattan. It is owned by Allan Mannarelli, a straight proprietor who also operates Albion, a bar in Kips Bay, and who used to manage Superdive, a now-closed establishment in the East Village. The bar's street presence is minimal, marked only by a neon sign of a rooster. New York magazine describes the venue as having "a rollicking backroom sex scene", while the main room features theme parties, go-go dancers and DJs. The interior consists of two levels, with the basement serving as a dark room. The Cock is one of a few remaining cruising spaces in New York City, and photography is prohibited inside. Critics characterize the bar as "filthy", "seductive", and "alluring", noting that it is an unusual find in the United States and bears resemblance to European red-light district establishments. Two other attempted moves, in 20, were blocked by the community board. The Cock has relocated twice, and its 2015 move along Second Avenue was met with opposition by nearby residents and Manhattan Community Board 3. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, it experienced frequent police raids under Mayor Rudy Giuliani's anti-nightlife crackdowns. magazine as "a rarified taste of old New York and the cruisy gay scene that existed in the '80s and '90s". Opened in 1998, the venue has been described by them. It is noted for its exhibitionist atmosphere and popularity as a cruising destination. The Cock is a gay dive bar in the East Village neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City.
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