UP ON THE ROOF
If, like most New Yorkers, you have a fondness for water towers, you’ll want to check out “Skyline Sentinels,” an exhibit of photographs by Jeremy G. Landau that opens Wednesday at Warburg Realty. In the meantime, here’s a sneak peek.
HOW MUCH IS YOUR APARTMENT WORTH?
A vice president at Brown Harris Stevens with over $125M worth of lofts sales Downtown, Sophie Ravet is one of the leading real estate brokers in the neighborhood. A Tribeca resident for over a decade, she is passionate about the neighborhood and its architecture. Sophie is multi-lingual and has an extensive local and international client base. As the NYC real estate market shows significant signs of improvement, now may be a good time to consider a change. Call Sophie for a free market valuation. 212-452-4470, sravet@bhsusa.com. Sponsored by Sophie Ravet.
RECENT REAL ESTATE SALES IN TRIBECA
Thirteen sales were reported in the past week, including three at 33 Vestry, three at 77 Reade, and the penthouse at 1 N. Moore.
CB1 TRIBECA COMMITTEE: THE UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
Morimoto’s restaurant is back on track! Plus: Details on the proposed wine bar for Church Street, the aquatic-fitness facility coming to Franklin Street, the food-hall restaurant’s menu, the Swedish café opening in Truffles, and more.
IN THE NEWS
••• 4/12: Fake grenade at the World Financial Center. Plus: Pianist living in Independence Plaza failed to disclose his Hamptons house; another New York Ranger lives here; Matt Bernson’s store; new members of CB1; 1WTC has a logo; another FiDi hotel.
••• 4/13: Leonard building rejected. Plus: Occupy Wall Street sleeping on the sidewalk; update on the Elevens; Amex Carriage House sells out; Jenna Lyons; men’s mani-pedis; beer garden opening; Lions Club; Flea review; Titanic wreath; Pier 17 with ads galore.
••• 4/15: A few more details on the possible Pier 40 soccer stadium. Plus: David Bouley (a) mixes things up at Brushstroke and (b) countersues; man arrested for groping; worker falls at construction site.
SEEN & HEARD
••• 4/12: Seaport soda fountain. Plus: Gehry building plaza; Super Linda serving lunch; Matt Bernson sample sale update; the Dragon’s Den.
••• 4/13: Franklin Caffé Buon Gusto is being replaced by 2 Spaghi. Plus: Pier 25 snack bar; fashion sale; massive line dance; Hebrew school.
••• 4/14: Ballfields balcony open. Plus: Playing Mantis not closing after all; the Jerry’s Café space is being shopped around; Pier 26 structure; blondes vs. brunettes; Taste of Tribeca discount.
••• Congratulations to Jim Smithers for4 correctly IDing last week’s (sort of creepy) Where in Tribeca…? And thanks to Woodrow’s for giving firefighters wings as a result (but next time let’s have some proof, eh?).
COMING UP
TOAST Art Walk, Ronnie Spector, cat women, Venus in Fur playwright David Ives, chefs Gabrielle Hamilton (Prune) and Seamus Mullen (Tertulia), stand-up comedy, singer/pianist Dan Orlando, and 8,000 feet of duct tape.
NAM REBORN
The restaurant, late of Reade Street, has been revived in Chinatown and is delivering to Tribeca. Never mind the awning….
PHOTO SAFARI
Feeling sheepish?