THAT WAS NOT A TYPO
Neighbors put together a rager – the first annual Tribeca Party — on the second floor of Thalassa on Franklin Street last Saturday night, inviting anyone willing to spend $120 to party together and support the after-school programs at Manhattan Youth. Pictured above, organizers Len Ellis, Henley Vazquez, Tracie Golding, Michael Brandmeyer and Rachel and Amar Kuchinad.
The bar: open. The dancing: pretty lively. The crowd: pumped.
The plan: hold this every year, picking a new neighborhood non-profit as a beneficiary – or maybe, if Bob Townley played his cards right, just sticking with MY.
TELL YOUR TEENS
The guys at GameStop confirmed the store is closing on Jan. 20. Thanks to a reader for the tip. And here’s an analysis from Barron’s on the nationwide trend.
LUBOV OPENING
Opening at Lubov gallery tomorrow, Jan. 19: Mira Dayal, Anagen. Opening reception from 6 to 9; the show is up until March 3. 373 Broadway, Suite 207, at White Street.
6 CORTLANDT ALLEY SALE
The first sale was just finalized at 6 Cortlandt Alley, with a lucky buyer paying over $5 million for the 3,646-square-foot, four-bedroom, 4½-bathroom condo in an auction managed by Paramount Realty. Principal Misha Haghani said he couldn’t divulge the new owner’s name or the exact price, but that it was closer to $5 million than $6 million. The original listing was $7.3 million; the auction bidding started at $4.75 million. Bargain.