All of this is conjecture; no permits have been filed with the Department of Buildings... yet.
A northwest Tribeca block is about to be almost entirely torn down. We've known this was coming, but it still hurts. Plus: The two buildings left standing (for now). / 1 comment
The six-story building at 31 Desbrosses is being torn down. Its replacement will have 41 apartments, most likely rentals.
The Landmarks Preservation Commission was pleased with the revised plans for the single-story garage at Desbrosses: It won't be white, and it won't have a high wall around the front yard.
Plus: Venting about the 1st Precinct's above-the-law parking style; New Fancy Food says goodbye; tacky billboards mar a lovely restoration; NYC Yogurt said not to be reopening; Craigslist satire; Steven Amedee art exhibit. / 7 comments
The Landmarks Preservation Commission sent that white Greenwich Street restaurant back to the drawing board—possibly for something taller. And included in the proposal was the first look at the 11-story hotel under construction on Washington. It, too, is white.... / 1 comment
Plus: Café Noir serving lunch; kidswear pop-up; free tennis clinics for kids; 443 Greenwich sales office; Citigroup bollards; a new view of 19 Park Place construction; chair massage recommendation?; Ponte Equities office. / 4 comments
You'll be missed, 31 Desbrosses. Plus: Why the new building will likely be rentals. / 4 comments
Plans are moving forward for Ponte Equities's 11-story hotel in northwest Tribeca. One building is being demolished, while another will likely be the restaurant. / 3 comments
I went to northwest Tribeca seeking clarity on two big developments on one block. I left allowing myself to hope that a two-story brick building with historic character will be saved from the wrecking ball. / 8 comments
Arson alleged. Plus: Planet Fitness details; prime Hubert property to be rentals; Chambers Street illustration; 56 Leonard and 30 Park Place.
Plus: Details on new northwest Tribeca condos; Racines NY review; Brooklyn Bridge security breach; private-sector tenant for 4 World Trade Center; Bogardus tributes; Tribecans waxing enthusiastic; assault with a curling iron. / 4 comments
there is a mr chow's on 57th street. Wondering if the whole of Mr Chow ecosystem is folding or just... — Patrick / Mr Chow is indeed closing
Kinda wish they were opening a Boucherie instead- already plenty of italian pasta restaurants in the neighborhood, and no real... — DH / Mr Chow is indeed closing
When is Mr Chows closing? Sad, Another viable business getting pushed out by landlords jacking up the rents making it... — A / Mr Chow is indeed closing
Nooooo! Tribeca is really changing. I guess all things change sooner or later. — A2 / Mr Chow is indeed closing
A restaurant buyout means reserving an entire dining space exclusively for your event, with no regular service. — James Bogardus / Carnegie Diner and Cafe plans approved for 200 Chambers
In the description it states "no buyout"..is that the same as no Take Out??? — John / Carnegie Diner and Cafe plans approved for 200 Chambers
Seppe is quite good. And the wait staff is super nice. — Dee / Carbs are back in the neighborhood