The Times' art critic tours the shows up now in the Tribeca Gallery District; union launches campaign against SL Green for 15 Beekman; Art In General closes permanently.
A developer working with Pace University is poised to demolish an 1890s McKim, Mead & White building and replace it with a 27-story tower -- and neighbors won't have it. / 6 comments
...for good and bad reasons. Century 21's liquidation sale is drawing lines down the block, as is minigolf at Pier 25. K&M moves to BK; construction halted at 86 Warren. / 12 comments
News from Fidi: Dance photog Jordan Matter charges the bull; Nobu lights up Broadway; Eataly opens on Cortlandt Way; cutting it out at a construction site. / 3 comments
"Numerous huge blocks of the existing roadway on both northbound and southbound carriageways are periodically being surgically cut out and removed and replaced by huge pre-cast blocks."
Cape Advisors have liberated the sidewalks at 30 Warren, which will be open this summer, and started work again at the ill-fated site on Warren and West Broadway. / 1 comment
After more than three years, the city is preparing to do the final paving of Warren Street from Greenwich to Broadway next week. / 5 comments
The hotels under construction at 86 Warren and 456 Greenwich cannot continue work, despite some action on Warren Street last week. / 6 comments
Construction on street projects is deemed essential and continues in the neighborhood, though often the sites seem quiet. / 7 comments
Plus Joe and the Juice is open for takeout via the app; Giorgia has discounts on gift cards; a real-time map of permitted and essential construction projects.
"I’ve noticed two street lamps have been cut down. Our block has become so dark in their absence."
The bridge will be dismantled between now and May; both the basketball court and the garden will be expanded by October. / 4 comments
Congratulations for staying in business in Tribeca. I had a storefront in Tribeca with my family for over 50 years... — Amy Bergenfeld / Spotlight: Greenwich St. Jewelers at 50
Apparently Chip City shuttered all 20+ of its retail locations this week. — James Bogardus / Cookies coming to 325 Greenwich
Sorry, but to whom should businesses cater, if not the neighborhood families who live and raise children there? — K / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Even though the location was busy, the setup isn’t aligned with the renewed architectural focus of the brand. There is... — Matt / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Spas……we need more nail spas. — Francesco / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
You are absolutely right. Tribeca has become a soulless land of chain cafés, spas and orthodontists. All about Tribeca moms... — R. / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Looking at other people = fun. Being looked at = not so fun. This is (still) a gross invasion of... — Downtown Dad Again / Giving new meaning to nosy neighbor