PITTSFIELD — Methuselah Bar and Lounge is up for sale, but the business will remain open for the foreseeable future.

Yuki Cohen, owner of Methuselah and a former city councilor, said Saturday in a Facebook post that she decided to sell the North Street bar after more than a decade of ownership.

“This decision wasn’t made lightly,” she wrote. “Methuselah has been one of the great loves of my life and has given me more than I could ever express.”

“The bar remains open and business continues as usual,” she added.

Cohen could not immediately be reached for further comment.

Owner Yuki Cohen said Saturday that Methuselah Bar and Lounge is up for sale, but will remain open for business in the meantime.

The business at 391 North St. is currently listed for sale at $168,000 by William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty, a brokerage based in Lenox. The sale includes a lease extending through May 2029, with two additional five-year renewal options.

The listing describes Methuselah as “a fully operational, turnkey business” that includes a transferable liquor license, prep kitchen, sound system and more. The space is 2,500 square feet.

Methuselah, which opened in 2015, serves a variety of craft beers, wines and cocktails along with food. The bar is known for hosting events, including live music and karaoke.

The listing says that Cohen has invested more than $150,000 in the business and projected more than $450,000 in sales last year.

"Methuselah Bar & Lounge was transformed from a nearly empty shell into a thriving neighborhood gathering place with a loyal customer base, strong late-night following, and reputation for creative cocktails, themed events, and community programming," the listing reads.

The listing includes the neighboring commercial space at 393 North St., which is currently vacant.

The bar has also been disciplined by the Pittsfield Licensing Board multiple times following allegations of overserving and fighting among patrons, most recently in September. The bar was also cited for several COVID-19 violations during the pandemic, though The Eagle reported that Cohen successfully appealed two of them.

“If you have ever dreamed of owning a bar, creating community, hosting live music, serving great cocktails, and being part of the vibrant Berkshire scene, I’d love to hear from you,” Cohen wrote.