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Uhuru Has Withdrawn to Brooklyn
The burgeoning design district of northeast Tribeca has taken a hit: Brooklyn furniture company Uhuru closed its Franklin Street showroom.
Seen & Heard: Cobblestone Repair Progress
Plus: An explanation regarding the Independence Plaza sidewalk sheds; Louis Vuitton pop-up museum; Tribeca Hair Salon has moved to its new location; McNally Jackson bookstore forecast; "mind reader" performing at iPic; TV and ad shoots. / 5 comments
When Tribeca Was Small (Part One)
There's an addictive new interactive map with photos of the city in the mid-1980s. It's a stark reminder of how many one- and two-story buildings have been torn down in subsequent decades. / 16 comments
New Kid on the Block: Five & Dime
"I felt pressure to do justice to the building," says Dr. Mark J. Mohrmann of his spiffy new café and cocktail bar in the Woolworth Building. "We're right off the lobby! You can't compete with it, but we could at least be in the ballpark." / 1 comment
Newsletter: Sept. 21
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Pier 17: The Best Look So Far
People had evidently grown to think the old mall's maritime accents were cheesy, but at least it tried to fit in. This building doesn't appear to give a whit.
In the News: Woolworth Penthouse on the Market for $110 Million
Plus: Sifting through school-related data; the city established an Office of Nightlife; 66-story Fulton Street tower has topped out.
New to Market: 3-4 Bedroom Condominiums
Scandinavian inspired, Brooklyn based: Seventeen condominiums in the heart of Carroll Gardens, with prices starting from $2.3 million. / Sponsored
Seen & Heard: $5 Bills at ATMs
Plus: Benefit party for those affected by hurricanes in Texas and Florida; cast-iron decorative elements; neat old shoe repair sign; vacant retail space on Franklin; storefront paint job; Heyday expands again. / 2 comments
Nosy Neighbor: What Are Those White Bands on 1WTC’s Antenna?
"Up until recently, 1 World Trade Center's entire spire was one color. Now there are two distinct white bands. I'm wondering whether that's functional or if the rest of the spire is going to be white?" —A. / 2 comments
In the News: Democratic Party Shenanigans
Party leaders essentially chose who should get Daniel Squadron's seat. Plus: More questionable Albany behavior; Shake Shack opening in the West Village; Tamid to unveil Torah written by a woman. / 6 comments
Chick-fil-A’s Biggest-Ever Restaurant Will Be in FiDi
The company's "largest and most intricately designed restaurant in the country" will be five floors, with rooftop seating and a semi-private meeting space. / 4 comments