SHOW US YOUR ROOF: THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING
For the past 12 years, I’ve lived in an apartment with a view of the (David N. Dinkins Manhattan) Municipal Building, wondering what it’d be like to be up there. Thanks to Open House New York, now I know!

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If you are considering a new home in New York City or you are ready to tackle the age-old debate “City or Suburbs”—this event is for YOU! Get the inside scoop on the Suburbs from those who know it best. Leaving the city-life behind is not easy. With so many fantastic towns to explore, where do you begin? We completely understand how you feel…. We’ve been there too! This unique perspective is incredibly valuable to first-time buyers considering a move to the suburbs! Specific focus towards Lifestyles, Communities, Living Space, Children’s needs, Commutes, Affordability, Taxes, Closing Costs and Financing Options. Kindly RSVP here. Children welcome to attend. For a private conversation or to learn about our signature “Suburban Excursion,” visit here. Follow along on Facebook #FromNYCtoWestchesterLiving. Sponsored.

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LE DÛ’S WINES ISN’T MOVING HERE ANYMORE
The State Liquor Authority rejected Jean-Luc Le Dû’s application for a liquor license after four neighboring wine stores testified against it.

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SHALL WE DANCE?
Fred Astaire Dance Studio Downtown New York has opened in Tribeca. Offering a First Private Introductory Lesson just for $40. Learn the basics of Ballroom, Latin and Social dancing! No partner necessary! Don’t worry if you have a busy schedule—our studio is open 7 days a week! Monday-Friday 1-10 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 212-267-9500, nydowntown@fredastaire.com. Sponsored.

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SEEN & HEARD
••• 10/16: The far right vs. Tribeca Grill. Plus: Black box locked up on Duane Street; the bulkhead at 24 Leonard; demolition at Monk McGinn’s pub; too many fireworks?
••• 10/17: Five & Dime is serving alcohol. Plus: The Woolworth Building unsheathed; NFL meetings this week at the Conrad to discuss anthem rule change; cyanotype exhibit; shoot on Hudson.
••• 10/18: Phone-payment test at subway turnstiles. Plus: Eataly shifts space away from food; Grand Banks extended its season; a meeting about storm resiliency; above-the-law behavior from someone in the state attorney general’s office; fixing the error at the Jewish Museum; film/ad shoot.

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OPEN HOUSE: SUNDAY 1:30-2:30 Stunning corner unit with southern and eastern exposures at 93 Worth Street – A beautifully converted TriBeCa prewar condo. To view, contact Eric Brown at Eric.brown@compass.com or 917-940-0676. Sponsored.

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IN THE NEWS
••• 10/16: The Battery Maritime Hotel is back on. Plus: More on the recent Styrofoam snowstorm; Community Board 1 to convene a housing subcommittee; Charlotte Gainsbourg is living in Tribeca.
••• 10/17: Blue Moon Fish cookbook. Plus: Equitable Building to get renovated; Department of Buildings saw nothing wrong at 143 Fulton, site of Styrofoam snowstorm; what’s entailed in restoring old buildings; the colorful fashion of Malcah Zeldis.
••• 10/18: New allegations in the battle for Franklin Place (above). Plus: Buildings to be lit orange in an effort to woo Amazon; Landmarks violation on Beach Street; communal living as art.

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FIELD TRIP: GOVERNORS ISLAND (REPRISE)
Governors Island is only open through the end of the month, but the great thing about going now—especially on a weekday, if you can swing it—is that nobody is there. My ferry had maybe 100 passengers on it, but once we disembarked, they must have turned invisible. And then I met Patty….

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