••• The Ed Hardy Building lives: “A daring new building previously called ‘too hideous modern’ for downtown will soon rise in Tribeca, after the city Landmarks Preservation Commission voiced overwhelming support for it on Tuesday. With angled windows, an undulating brick facade and draping metal balconies, the new five-story building at 187 Franklin St. will at first glance look very different from its neighbors in Tribeca’s historic district. But the Landmarks Commission was impressed by architect Jeremy Edmiston’s playful references to the neighborhood’s older buildings, including detailed brickwork and deep, sculptural facades.” (DNAinfo; photo by Julie Shapiro, courtesy DNAinfo)

••• “Trinity Church, which runs St. Paul’s Chapel, is about to restore what historians call America’s first national monument.” (New York Times)

••• “Three ships, each from a different maritime era, have been chosen for berths at [Pier 25]. The ships will offer a variety of public programming, and fulfill a promise to honor the pier’s history.” (Tribeca Trib)

••• “A man was in custody after allegedly stabbing a woman [in the head!] with a pen [!!!] inside a downtown 3 train near Chambers Street.” (DNAinfo)

••• La Colombe Torrefaction is opening in Chicago. (Eater)