"Based upon a visual observation of the Premises on or about June 8, 2015, it appears that [Royal], Tenant of the Premises ('Tenant'), has vacated the Premises. Further, third parties [i.e., Urban] unaffiliated with [Royal] have contacted [EDC] to inquire about building permits. Because of the apparent vacancy and these inquiries, we write to remind you that the Premises are use-restricted, pursuant to the Lease.
"Article 9 ('Use of Premises') of the Lease provides that Tenant shall use and occupy the Premises 'for the storage and distribution of food products, (crackers, canned goods, soups) and alcoholic beverages, for activities directly related to the storage and distribution of food products and alcoholic beverages, for related office uses and for no other purpose.' It further provides, 'Tenant shall not use the Premises or permit the Premises to be used for any other purpose except with the prior written approval of Landlord to be given at Landlord's sole discretion.[']
"Article 14 ('Assignments, Subleases and Transfers') of the Lease conditions assignments, subleases, transfers and other actions by the Tenant upon the prior written consent of the Landlord (City of New York). Furthermore, if Landlord consents to any assignment, sublease transfer or other action as set forth in Article 14, Landlord may impose any conditions to its consent that Landlord determines, in its sole reasonable discretion, may be necessary or appropriate, including that the terms, covenants and conditions of the Lease become applicable to any Person (as defined in the Lease) to whom the provisions of Article 14 apply.